Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Hello

This issue of eNotes contains an audio lesson on the Locked hands style of playing. It is made famous by the pianist, George Shearing, and is even referred to as Shearing Voicing. It is characterized by very thickly textured chords harmonizing every note of the melody.

First, let's look at a video of George Shearing himself playing in this way, then we'll have our lesson.
George Shearing

Incredible pianist, huh? Well, let me see if I can explain some of what he is doing with the locked hands and demystify it for you. Just click this link....

Locked Hands Lesson

UPCOMING CLASSES

Pop/Jazz Piano for the Busy Professional (same as Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People) - Thursday, April 30, 6:30 - 9:30PM.
Assabet Valley Regional School

Shower Singing in Public - Saturday, May 2, 9AM - 12PM 5 more open spots.

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People -Saturday, May 2, 1-4PMSOLD OUT
Cambridge Center for Adult Education

Playing with Style - Tuesday, May 5, 6:30-9:30PM
Assabet Valley Regional School

Talk soon,
Yours truly,
Debbie