Focusing on the Left Hand- (Hymn Playing Series- Part 3)

[@timeghostband9594]

I love to see the cats playing in the background ❤

[@irs686]

Love you for a million reasons 😍😘

[@antitwits8125]

I just found these videos. I will be showing my son. He plays some piano and is always looking for teaching videos. Thank you!

[@GentlyLedSisters]

I hope they help!

[@glennkoch863]

Love the kittens playing behind you!!

[@Cleanwithmepodcast]

Please keep making these!

[@glennkoch863]

Love this lesson! You stated "keep going". I have the worst habit of trying to go back and fix my mistake. I have to force myself to keep going...

[@GentlyLedSisters]

You can't fix mistakes while accompanying! It's hard to get used to, but you can do it!

[@BettyHorton-c4p]

You help me so much, Thanks

[@lisamccloskey2975]

Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for!

[@mcmurrayashley]

Sounds awesome!! Thanks for sharing

[@kensan6500]

That was really helpful, cant wait for next week's 😊

[@NotLilyLivvy]

Wow!! Excellent,

[@Jessica-fj5fd]

Can you please do more piano lessons? These are really helping me!

[@GentlyLedSisters]

I plan on it! Hopefully in the next few weeks. 🙃

[@ericscheermusic]

First of all please keep the videos goinf you have some FANTASTIC tips. Also funny thing since you mentioned messing up this in this one... I was playing Joseph's lullaby for special music this week, and at the beginning something juat didn't sound quit right, but again had to keep going, and it ended up actually sounding like the first line or so of Brahms lullaby on the front if Joseph's lullaby which fit super well and actually sounded neat to. So one tip I have for people ( I am by NO MEANS a pro) but someone who is very passionate about music and lives to play. But one tip inhave rin acrossed and I am not saying do it on purpose. But sometimes if you mess up it can up giving you another idea thst actually works really well. And thst was what happened to me this week

[@GentlyLedSisters]

Thanks for your kind words! I am glad it can be a help. If you are playing, you will always make mistakes, but using those mistakes will help you grow as a musician!

[@signingwithMrsRachel]

This is very helpful. Thank you for this trick!

[@lanastehle9274]

what is the beautiful song you play following Standing on the Promises? Thank you

[@GentlyLedSisters]

Wonderful Peace, I believe. I had to rewatch it to remind myself. 😆

[@lanastehle9274]

Thank you so much

[@sarahbond-z1x]

Finely somebody who actually tells you how to actually play the piano!

[@GentlyLedSisters]

Awww thanks. I teach hymn playing now- it's my passion. It's a lot easier than most people think if you know a few basic skills! I need to make more of these videos.

[@keneikeretsii8517]

Would be greatful if you show series 5

[@josephsello7040]

These broken chords are interesting but can have the written notes, slow explanation but very good indeed

[@kerrymessenger3954]

My difficulty is knowing which notes to play in the run ups and downs. How do you know that? Is it the scale of the key of the song? Thank you.

[@GentlyLedSisters]

I try to look for the connecting notes between octaves. I follow the bass line and play octaves in the left hand, based off of the bass line. Let's say I am in the key of F. My main octaves/chords in the key of F will be F, C, Bflat. So if I have a F octave and a C octave in close proximity, I will find a way to put eighth note runs in between, connecting them. I hope that makes sense.

[@kerrymessenger3954]

@@GentlyLedSisters thank you so much for replying I have only just seen it. I think I need to keep watching and learn. Thank you again. K

[@kensan6500]

What music theory do I need to learn to be able to improvise hymns? like do I need to learn all chirds and scales?

[@GentlyLedSisters]

Yes, I would. It will help you tremendously. Chords are foundational for improvisation.

[@juliannapetersanchez331]

I always like the simple way to play, not so "full" Probably because I'm a terrible singer 🙈

[@GentlyLedSisters]

Lol. Hey, whatever works. 😂 I just like the "gospel style" hymn playing.

[@lanastehle9274]

Good morning. Do you offer online lessons? Thank you. Lana😅

[@lanastehle9274]

Do you accept pymt for online lessons

[@GentlyLedSisters]

I do teach online, but I have a pretty full studio right now. However, something might open in the fall. (August) You can check out my website- www.churchmousepianoacademy.com/ You can also email me at [e-mail] or [e-mail] I do have a waiting list, but sometimes I can fit in single lessons here and there if I have a cancellation.

[@GentlyLedSisters]

www.paypal.com/paypalme/GentlyLedSisters?locale.x=en_US When I do online lessons, I accept Paypal or Zelle.

[@lanastehle9274]

Please tell me if you have a place online for your waiting list. Thank you

[@lanastehle9274]

How to get on a waiting list? Thank you