Christmas Piano music
Arranged by Alana LaGrange
 

White Christmas/  Clip
Piano music Arranged by Alana LaGrange

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Playing White Christmas, first of all, memorize the song.

Right Hand progressions
1.  The melody is played with the 5 finger.
2.  The right hand:  Position your right hand starting with
     the CM7 chord: E-B-E  (3-7-10)
3. Hold the hand position and move up to F: F-C-F (3-7-10)
4. Hold the hand position and move to E: E-B-E

This pattern continues following the melody until the Chorus.

Left Hand:  Also, holds the original position up and down the meldoy
1.  Start with CM7: C-G-C   (1-5-8)
2.  Hold the hand position and move to Dm7: D-A-D  (1-5-8)
Continue this pattern to the chorus.

If you would like to make this a technical exercise, try playing the
5 finger in the right hand louder then the rest of the notes below.
This is the melody, and it could be played louder.  It takes some
work, but try it.  Practice playing 1 chord at a time in the right
hand and play the top note louder than the rest.  You are separating
your fingers gaining control over each finger.

This technique has to be used if you are playing Chopin Waltzes, and
is very important to master in classical or jazz music.  A Hint would be
to relax the fingers and stiffen only the 5 finger.

 

CHRISTMAS TIME, A PERFECT TIME TO BUY A PIANO

If you need a piano, this is the perfect time to buy one.  Great Sales.
I am asked every week about pianos and this is my suggestion.  All of
my work for the internet is on a Yamaha Electric Clavinova, and you
can hear the great quality.  Yamaha ordered this piano special for me
since I use their pianos in performance, and I have really enjoyed playing
this piano. 

There are several advantages to an electric piano.
1.  They come with weighted keys, excellent for practice
2.  Includes the pedals
3.  Never is out of tune.  When playing and recording using my acoustic
    grand I have to have it tuned every 2-3 days, but my electric is always
    in tune.
4.  Light weight, can be moved easily.

Right now I really like what Casio has to offer, plus it's on sale, free
shipping, and can be purchased on paymens.  I have had several students
order this piano, and have been very happy with the quality.

HERE ARE MY 2 SUGGESTIONS.
 

Casio PX-700 Privia Digital Piano

Casio PX-700 Privia Digital Piano 		Don't miss this one!

It's on special!  Normally
$999.95

NOW: $699.00
w/free shippping
Plus monthly payments as low as $15.00

 
 
Yamaha YDP213 88-Key Digital Piano with Bench
Yamaha YDP213 88-Key Digital Piano with Bench
List: $1,099.99
Sale Price: $899.99

This does not have free shipping,
but I love the Yamaha quality.

 

 
 
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