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Piano Runs & Fills #2: Play Rolling Cascading Runs for Intro

Name: Piano Runs & Fills #2: Play Rolling Cascading Runs for Intro
Rating: 3.8 (17 reviews)

Play Piano Runs by Ear: Master triplets to create Cascading Runs on the piano or keyboard. You will sound like a Pro!

Created byRosa Suen

Last updated 10/2019

English

What you'll learn

PLAY By EAR when playing these 36 note runs
PLAY 36 note runs without the need of score sheet
PLAY these cascading runs creatively by putting the 36 notes in groups
ROLL their fingers easily in playing the triplets to come down
CREATE dreamy feel in this rolling cascading runs
MAKE interesting melodic variations to lead to the next chord
COORDINATE with both hands easily when playing the 1625 Bass line
USE Augmented chord in place of the Dominant 7 Chord
PLAY this cascading runs for introduction to any songs in C Key
EASILY mesmerize the audience with this fun playful run

Course content

15 sections • 30 lectures • 54m total length

Introduction to the Course: Rolling Cascading Runs2:42
Master rolling cascading runs across four measures using a 1-6-2-5 progression, and learn to play by ear with groupings of four and triplets for a dreamy piano introduction.
Overview of the Course0:50

What is the 1625 chord progression in the Key of C?1:52
Learn to craft a dreamy song intro with the 1-6-2-5 chord progression in C major, using a dominant seventh to lead into the melody and set up the first line.
Use different Piano Techniques to create the dreamy introduction Run1:01
Combine two piano techniques to create a dreamy introductory run, using chords in both hands over c major seven, a minor seven, d minor, f, and g augmented.

Piano Tip 1: Play 3 Tone Triplets in 1 Beat2:59
Learn how to craft a rolling cascading piano effect by playing three tone triplets in one beat, using a descending scale across the first three measures with practical piano tips.
Fun Activity 1: Write down the first tone of each measure!0:25
Piano Demo 3: Triplets Coming down1:25
Explore piano triplets coming down and practice rolling cascading runs for intro. Build coordination and expressive phrasing through this piano demo.
Piano Demo 4: Triplets Coming down in slow motion0:41
Watch this piano demo showing triplets coming down in slow motion, and learn rolling cascading runs for an intro.

Piano Tip 2: Play 36 Notes in a Flowing Manner - "THINK" in Groups of 42:21
Master flowing 36-note piano runs by thinking in groups of four and improvising without memorizing notes, learning to skip notes when descending for a simple, effective approach.
Piano Tip 3: Put the Weight On the Pinkie0:41
Place the weight on the pinkie to create a rolling effect. Let this technique guide your touch into triplex sounds.
Piano Demo 5: Play in Groups of 4 as you come down the Cascading Rolling Run2:24
Learn to play cascading rolling runs in groups of four as you descend, using precise pinky-finger technique for intro piano fills.
Piano Demo 6: Put the Weight on the Pinkie in the Triplets0:29
Learn to place weight on the pinkie in triplets to shape rolling cascading runs and intro phrasing.

Dm7 - Melodic Variation in the last triplet to lead to G+3:02
Demonstrates how to build rolling cascading runs for an intro in Dm7 by varying the last triplet to lead into G+ with an augmented chord, creating a dreamy, audience-ready change.
Piano Practice 3: Dm7 - 12 Notes in the Cascading Run coming down3:29
Practice a cascading Dm7 run in triplets: 12 notes per measure, three notes per beat, with the first three triplets the same, then beat four varies toward G augmented chord.

Requirements

have a little knowledge about chords
beginners can try this course as I have laid out everything to its specifics

Description

Piano Runs & Fills: Play Rolling Cascading Runs for Introduction of Songs

Do you often wonder what chord progressions musicians use when they perform at the beginning of their song?

Many musicians love to play the 1625 Chord progression for the introduction of their songs. They create a dreamy atmosphere for the audience to flavor as they listen to the performance.

Many piano players are frustrated when it comes to playing runs, especially when they see that there are lots of notes going up or coming down. They will be forever counting where the notes are and how to keep up with the rhythm?

Do you know that there is a MUCH easier way to play runs?

You do not need to spend all your time counting the notes and tapping the beat to see if you are playing in the rhythm.

Here's the SECRET of this course: You are going to learn how to play 36 notes beautifully in this rolling cascading run without the need to practice for days to get your notes correct.

What you need is to learn a NEW way of thinking when you play Runs!

1. Learn to see notes in groups.

2. Learn to put the notes in triplets to create a group.

In this course, you will learn the following piano techniques:

1. Piano Technique 1: Play Triplets for each beat

2. Piano Technique 2: Play runs in Rhythm

3. Piano Technique 3: Keep the Sustain pedal on

4. Piano Technique 4: Use Color Chord Augmented +5 for the dominant chord

5. Piano Technique 5: Left hand plays the 1625 Bass line with variation

Follow my 3 Piano Tips:

Piano Tip 1: Use Triplets to create the Rolling Effect

Piano Tip 2: Do not count 36 notes but THINK in Groups

Piano Tip 3: Put the weight on the pinkie when you come down on the triplet

You will learn easy right hand techniques to create flowing beautiful runs without hesitation.

Once you coordinate both Left hand & Right hand in a well coordinated manner, you will be putting these 1625 Rolling Cascading Runs to any songs you with in C Key.

There are 8 Piano Demos and 8 Piano Practices for you to play along!

Come on in and enroll in this course!

Let's have some fun together,

Rosa

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Who this course is for:

students who want to play by ear should take this course
students who want to free themselves from score sheet when they play runs

Piano Runs & Fills #2: Play Rolling Cascading Runs for Intro

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Course content

Welcome to the Dreamy Rolling Cascading Run for Songs Introduction2 lectures • 4min

Introduction of Songs - 1625 Chord Progression2 lectures • 3min

Piano Demo: 1625 Dreamy Rolling Cascading Run for Introduction2 lectures • 3min

RIGHT HAND Piano Technique 1: Use Triplets to create the rolling effect4 lectures • 6min

RIGHT HAND Technique 2: To Play Runs in Rhythm - THINK in Groups!4 lectures • 6min

Piano Practice 1: Measure 1 - CM71 lecture • 3min

Piano Practice 2: Measure 2 - Am71 lecture • 3min

Piano Practice 3: Measure 3 with Dm7 has a melodic variation in the triplet2 lectures • 7min

Piano Practice 4: Measure 1 - 3 in different speed in the cascading run 36 Notes1 lecture • 4min

PianoTechnique 3: Keep the Sustain Pedal on!1 lecture • 1min

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