Matrix Theory – What is a Beat?
Play by ear fans, could there be any more of an obvious question than this? I hear some groaning “We’re not in kindergarten anymore, ya know. A beat’s a beat, alright?” Okay, but first let’s delve into your full understanding and clarify a few things. The conversation usually goes something like this: Me: “How…
Counting Is the Key to Playing Anything
Reading music is a major part of playing the piano by ear. Ideally, you want to look at any lead sheet with chords and make your own arrangement. The Ultimate End Game is to quickly interpret and play any song that is written; familiar or not. The best music in your future is stuff you…