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10 Playing Styles for Beginner Pianists
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10 Playing Styles for Beginner Pianists

A charcuterie board of musical options!
Created byJosh Cook
Last updated 1/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn to navigate the basics of 10 different musical styles
  • Gain the potential to fuse genres together using their core techniques
  • Expand your stylistic flexibility as a pianist
  • Feel comfortable playing in band settings of various styles
  • Obtain 5 core tricks/techniques from 10 different styles
  • Learn piano styles through video and pdf formats

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Course content

2 sections • 13 lectures • 2h 38m total length

  • Introduction4:20

    Before I teach you a variety of different piano styles, we should first cover what exactly a piano "style" is.  This class will give you an idea of how an instrumental style relates to its affiliated genre.

  • Reggae & Ska10:43

    Let's getting you playing on some upbeats!
    While there are many nuances to these genres, they may act as a more simple starting point for those looking to explore a genre they don't already know how to play.

  • The Blues17:57

    From basslines to rolling, this class will cover a bunch of basics to get you jamming some blues with your friends!

  • Rock13:51

    Whether you just want to stomp along with some chords, or come up with a catchy ostinato, this class will help you fit right into any rock band as a keyboardist.

  • Classical15:57

    A big genre to cover, so let's start with the basics!

  • 90's Dance10:14

    Pick a bright piano sound, lock into some syncopation, and you got yourself some sweet 90's style dance piano.

  • Drum n' Bass15:39

    While a genre based around production, there are some key piano approaches you can take to get that authentic Drum n' Bass sound.

  • Ballads11:16

    Let's get slow, emotional, but in a manageble way for any level of player.

  • Jazz27:10

    From teaching you how to swing, to helping you navigate the basics of jazz harmony, this course will help you get kick started as a jazz pianist.

  • Cinematic Piano9:17

    Here are some subtle tricks to help you underscore your first film with some beautiful keys.

  • Romantic16:09

    Learn fundamental tricks that the likes of Chopin and Liszt would use in their timeless compositions.

Requirements

  • You should know the basics notes of a piano, and preferrably know a few chords.
  • It's always recommended that you pair the course material with a private music instructor

Description

Whether you're a beginner pianist that doesn't know what style you want to learn, or a more seasoned pianist that has some room to expand their stylistic palette, this course has something to offer!
Each class offers 5 fundamental concepts to help you achieve a convincing playing style for that style.  From melodic and harmonic concepts, to rhythmic and basic sound design approaches, we really cover all of the basics.

Learning a variety of styles helps keep you flexible as a musician, but also allows you to start to combine styles so that you can fuse hybrid genres all of your own!  Personally, I love mixing elements from various styles, and frequently mix the concepts offered within this course with great results.

If you are a performer, composer, or producer, this class can help you navigate the ever evolving stylist needs as a modern pianist.

We will cover stylistic basics from the following styles:

- Reggae and Ska

- Blues

- Rock

- Classical

- 90's Dance

- Drum n' Bass

- Ballads

- Jazz

- Cinematic Piano

- Romantic


So if you're new to any of these styles, let me help you kick start your confidence!

I've included pdf's for each course so that if you prefer a more traditional learning approach, that's also available to you.  Do make sure to download the pdf's from the resource section of each class, as it will help supplement your learning.

After taking this course you'll surely know what a piano style is, and you will be able to play NUMEROUS tricks from these 10 popular styles.  So whether you'd like to know how to play the rhythm of reggae, the harmony of the romantic era, the lush left hand parts of ballads, or the driving force of rock piano, I got you covered!

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner pianists that want to achieve versatility on the instrument
  • Intermediate pianists looking to fill out their stylist palette
  • Music theorists hoping to learn more about playing styles of some popular genres
  • Beginner piano players that aren't sure which style they want to specialize in

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