Country Piano Method

Accompaniment and solo piano techniques for Country music are covered.

Familiarizes students with basic country music chord progressions and rhythmic patterns.

Introduces C, F, and G chord basics for country piano playing.

Introduces the C major chord formula and its notes (C, E, G) with a focus on playing it as an arpeggio.

The G major chord formula is covered, along with instructions for playing it on the keyboard.

F Major Chord construction involves combining notes from the F Major Scale.

Covers chord construction techniques for left- and right-handed accompaniment, including voicing and inversion methods.

Broken chord techniques for Country music are introduced, applied to popular songs including Banks of the Ohio.

Introduces the fundamentals of country music's iconic alternating bass note pattern, emphasizing the use of roots and fifths within each chord.

Alternating bass notes and chord voicings are applied to Country piano playing through mastery of two-handed accompaniment techniques.

Eighth note rhythms in Country and Country Rock music are covered.

Creates syncopated rhythms using eighth-note patterns, octaves, broken chords, and alternating bass notes.

Left-hand techniques for harmonizing with others in eighth-note rhythms are covered.

Major chords are covered, including recognition and playing techniques for different shapes.

Covers the techniques and applications of C major chord inversions to enhance harmonic guitar playing.

Inversions of the G major chord include root, first, and second.

The three inversions of the F major chord are covered, including their application in music.

Introduces techniques for expanding chordal voicings through mastery of inversions and arpeggios.

Introduces rhythmic patterns, chord progressions, and sound manipulation techniques for creative musical expression.

The fundamental structure and application of 12-bar blues music are introduced, covering its use across multiple genres.

Eighth note triplets are played within one beat, and exercises illustrate their application.

Ties notes together and simplifies notation using common substitutions for creating swing rhythms.

Shuffle rhythms and their applications in Country music are covered, including Western Swing accompaniment patterns.

Applies blues note additions to Country music, enhancing sound with the Blues scale.

Introduces enharmonic notes with identical sounds but varying notations.

Introduces third intervals as a fundamental concept in Country music melody playing.

Seventh chords are covered, including formulas, applications to G7, and techniques for country music.

The C7 chord's notes and positions are covered, including root, first, second, and third inversions.

Covers the D7 chord's notes, positions, and inversions in detail.

The F7 chord is introduced in its four basic positions.

Seventh chords are covered, including their common omissions and applications across various music genres.

Introduces chord progressions for harmonizing with other keys and rhythmic applications of 16th notes.

The key of G includes its major scale and common chords, providing a foundation for musical exploration.

D major chord inversions covered, including root, first, and second positions, with applications to common accompaniment patterns.

The blues scale in G is introduced, featuring its distinctive notes and demonstrated through practical musical examples.

Bass runs are played in Country piano style using the left hand to move between chords.

Introduces the Major Pentatonic Scale's key features and its use in Country music to create melodies and patterns with a concise 5-note structure.

Sixteenth notes are examined for duration, rhythm, and musical application.

Introduces the art of playing country-style grace notes, enhancing expressiveness and musicality.

Introduces strategies for developing finger and brain coordination through solo piano exercises.

Piano notes and their relationships are analyzed, focusing on the fundamental concepts that govern music notation.

Introduces various chord positions and types, including major, minor, seventh, and others.

Substitutes unfamiliar chords with simpler alternatives to achieve desired sound outcomes.