Lesson Learn to Solo Part 2 (Piano/acoustic guitar) over vi-IV-V-vi (Dm-Bb-C-Dm) by James Graff
Basic rules to playing a good solo (Analyse: how do the “noodling” solos in the video fit – and break – these rules?):
1. Play simple, catchy, melodic phrases separated by plenty of pauses (you could spend only half the time playing!! especially in the first section of the solo) and sustained notes (use smooth, slow, [...]
1928 WINIFRED CHRISTIE on BECHSTEIN MOOR DUPLEX GRAND PIANO J. S. Bach Toccata and Fugue
The Mor Duplex Grand Piano was a fascinating two keyboard piano that enjoyed a certain notoriety in the interwar years. With 164 keys on two keyboards, it allowed to play spreads of 2+ octaves with a single hand, and was much appreciated especially for the rendition of Bach Organ works.
Listen how Winifred Christie brings out [...]
