Summary of Piano Reharmonization Level 4 Circle of 5ths - ii7 iii7 vi7 - Adult Piano Lessons With Videos: Level 4: Intermediate Song: Away In A Manger, by Rosa Suen

Transform your piano skills with reharmonization! Learn to elevate 'Away In A Manger' using the Circle of Fifths and impress your audience.

Welcome to the magical world of reharmonization, where the Circle of Fifths isn't just a fancy term to impress your friends, but a whole new level of musical wizardry! In Piano Reharmonization Level 4 Circle of 5ths, Rosa Suen takes us by the hand (with an occasional shove) into the depths of music theory, specifically tailored for those daring enough to tackle the intermediate level of piano playing. You may want to have a glass of water and a snack at hand because we are diving into some serious musical munchies from the traditional to the contemporary.

Hold onto your sheet music, folks, because we're starting with Away In A Manger. Yes, you heard right! That's right, we're reharmonizing a classic Christmas carol that has been around longer than most of your relatives' last good ideas.

Let's break it down: First, you will be introduced to the Circle of Fifths - think of it as a magical wheel that essentially tells you what chords go with others, like a dating app but for music. Suen unravels the secrets behind a few major chord movements: ii7, iii7, and vi7. For the musically inclined, these aren't just random letters - they represent a theoretical buffet that enhances your music, giving it more flavor than your Aunt Margie's holiday casserole.

Suen explains how you can work with these chords and reorganize your pieces like a professional remix artist! You will be cruising through ii7, iii7, and vi7 like a pro, which might make you feel like a musical genius - just don't forget to practice!

Through video tutorials (yes, video!), you'll not only see how to rework this classic carol but also learn to apply these concepts to other pieces. Imagine performing at your next family gathering with an impressive reharmonization of "Away In A Manger" while your relatives ask you where they can buy your album. Spoiler alert: your album might be a little while yet.

As you plow through the pages (and possibly some piano keys), keep your sense of humor close. Learning music theory can sometimes feel like trying to decode ancient hieroglyphics. But don't worry! Rosa Suen is here to help you make sense of it all, leading you out of the wilderness of confusion and into a delightful park of musical knowledge.

So, if you're ready to spice up your piano game and impress everyone with your jazzy new reharmonizations while secretly commanding the Force of music theory, this book is your ticket! Dive in, and may the reharmonization odds be ever in your favor! 🌟

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