This tutorial explains the difference between the terms Metre, Beat and Rhythm, and contains helpful definitions and examples.0:17 Introduction and reference to my companion tutorial ‘Metre and Time Signatures – Explained’1:10 Definition of ‘Beat’1:26 Definition of ‘Metre’1:43 Definition of ‘Bars’ and ‘Barlines’2:11 Definition of ‘Time Signature’2:36 Listen to an example ...

In this Tutorial I get right down into the nitty-gritty of Metre and Time Signatures. Taking you through step by step, I explain the concepts with straight-forward definitions and clear examples.0:08 Introduction and reference to my companion Tutorial ‘Difference between Metre and Beat – and the Rhythm’0:39 Definition of ‘Beat’1:43 ...

Learn how to play a D Major scale. I take you through one octave, each hand separately and then together, and then we progress onto two octaves, separate hands first, followed by both hands together.00:34 Introducing the Key Signature00:53 Right Hand 1 Octave1:31 Left Hand 1 Octave2:10 Hands Together 1 ...

In this tutorial, I not only play Struttin’ so you can hear what it sounds like, I also provide lots of tips and advice for how to go about learning it – it’s really like a mini-lesson!Struttin’ is a great little jazzy piece to learn when you’re still a relative ...

Learn how to play an E Major scale. I take you through one octave, each hand separately and then together, and then we progress onto two octaves, separate hands first, followed by both hands together.00:26 Introducing the Key Signature00:44 Right Hand 1 Octave1:30 Left Hand 1 Octave1:55 Tips to avoid ...

Watch me working with a student (my husband Shane!) on how to play one hand ‘loud’ and the other hand ‘soft’ – at the same time. I introduce him to my three favourite techniques:‘Staggered Entry’‘Pretend Play’‘Play it on your Legs’0:18 Introductory Comments1:06 Technique No.1 ‘Staggered Entry’4:40 Technique No.2 ‘Pretend Play’9:51 ...

Check out my three tips for learning how to play one hand ‘loud’ and one hand ‘soft’ - at the same time. I introduce you to three different techniques for developing this skill: ‘Staggered Entry’‘Pretend Play’‘Play it on your Legs’0:23 Introductory Comments1:47 Technique No.1 ‘Staggered Entry’5:04 Technique No.2 ‘Pretend Play’8:19 ...

Learn how to play a C Major scale. We’ll go through one octave first, each hand separately and then together, and then move onto two octaves, separate hands first, followed by both hands together. ...

This tutorial describes what tied notes are and how to play them. I also explain the difference between notes which are tied, and notes which are slurred. ...

Learn how to play a B Major scale. I take you through one octave, each hand separately and then together, and then we progress onto two octaves, separate hands first, followed by both hands together. ...