I am playing background piano music at a dinner tonight. It is the first time I have done this and I wonder if there are guidelines on the order of pieces or if I can just wildly mix fast and slow, major and minor, jazz and classical. Also are there maybe more advanced ways (based on tonality for example) to connect pieces seamlessly?
Can't tell you what sort of pieces in what order - that's partly down to intuition on the night: reading audience reaction (or not!) and doing more of the same or not as the case may be. But, segueing is not that difficult. Sometimes a number needs to come to a proper end, but since it's background stuff, what I do is try to keep the music going, by either moving straight from one song to the next, or using the 'mortar' of a few bars to change key - ii-V-I is an industry standard - or maybe playing the first couple of bars of the new song in the key of the last, and moving chromatically up/down the 3 or 4 semitones to the new key. Sometimes an abrupt stop is effective, in that those listening (and those not!) sense something has happened ('Did the piano player fall off his stool?') and suddenly you've gained a bit of attention. Why shouldn't you? I also may play a couple of bars of the new song, stop for a bar, do it again. A bit like 'Do you know what it is yet?'If you think a number is being well received, why not put an extra middle 8/chorus in? Likewise, cut something short if you feel it doesn't work 'in the moment'.
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Remember what your basic function is here - you are being paid (I presume!) to provide "elevator music", not play a concert. If you do something that makes the conversation fall silent because everybody is listening to you, that's bad.
The pianist was very nice, and explained that what he would do is work our music in, with some similar stuff, but that the bulk of it would come from songs that were/are popular with the average age of the audience.
I find it helps to practice these progressions in a variety of keys. The most common key signature I seem to find in modern worship music is D major. G major, C major, and F major are also quite common!
These chords are my favorite way to play background music at church because they can go on forever. You can alternate between the sus2 and sus4 and even play different notes (from the 1-5-6-4 progression) in your left hand.
Lisa Witthas been teaching piano for more than 20 years and in that time has helped hundreds of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others. Learn more about Lisa.
Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer wrote this for the end scene of Pirates of the Caribbean. Hans Zimmer is a name you will see often in the movie music world as he has scored over 150 films! The halting rhythm this one has is from its 3/4 time signature.
Once this movie was released, the soundtrack became an instant classic for piano players. The sheet music on OKTAV is available in 2 difficulty levels. Therefore even piano beginners can play our easy arrangement of Interstellar.
And there you have the top 20 movie theme songs to play. No doubt some of them are tough, but with patience you will get there. If a song is too advanced just break the chords down, find the main riffs/themes, and slowly build up until you can bring it all together on the piano. Keep practicing and you will get it! By the way: Never forget to warm-up before practice. It will help you to make progress faster.
The Piano is the original soundtrack, on the Virgin Records label, of the 1993 Academy Award-winning film The Piano. The original score was composed by Michael Nyman and is his twentieth album release. Despite being called a "soundtrack", this is a partial score re-recording, as Nyman himself also performs the piano on the album (whereas the film version is performed by lead actress Holly Hunter). The music is performed by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Nyman with Michael Nyman Band members John Harle, David Roach and Andrew Findon performing the prominent saxophone work.
Two additional solo piano pieces, "The Attraction of the Pedalling Ankle", which is based on Frdric Chopin's Mazurka Op. 7/i, and "Deep Sleep Playing" are featured in the film, the former in scenes 51, 57, and 88, and the latter in scene 100. While not on the album, they are included in the published sheet music.
In December 2010 Italian rock noir band Belladonna released "Let There Be Light", a single written in collaboration with Michael Nyman and based on "The Heart Asks Pleasure First". Michael Nyman himself plays piano on the track.[5]
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto used music from The Piano (soundtrack) in her free program for the 2018/19 season. With the program, she placed first in the 2018 Japan Figure Skating Championships.
Despite containing some of the most recognizable and popular melodies and themes in the world, movie music can be tricky to transition into piano music. Some pieces translate well, while others require a more careful adaptation. Often, arrangements of movie music end up being either quite clunky or quite difficult, which can be a disappointment if you're really excited to play some of your favorite film fanfares.
Fortunately, Liberty Park Music piano instructor West Troiano has some experience adapting different kinds of music to the piano; we think these arrangements are a good blend of sensible and satisfying.
Not an intermediate player but still want to play the themes from the intermediate arrangements? Each arrangement is designed so that the melody can be pulled from the music to stand on its own. That way, you can still learn those iconic themes, even if you can't play the arrangement as a whole.
Tan Dun's beautiful orchestral score for Ang Lee's hit 2000 Chinese martial arts epic, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon brims with fluid motion and rich colors. Thematic material often reveals itself fleetingly before drifting off into the musical distance, but one theme in particular stands out, gently highlighted by Yo-Yo Ma's effortless cello mastery. Don't be afraid to take this one nice and slow, and to let the pedal help you achieve a wide resonance and space!
Studio Ghibli animated films are renowned for the quality of their music, which is largely composed by the highly adaptable Joe Hisaishi. Many different genres and historical styles can be heard in Hisaishi's orchestration, but his melodies often stand out for their blend of memorability and subtlety. Perhaps most recognizable of them all is the wistful melodic waltz from the 2004 animated fantasy adventure, Howl's Moving Castle, known as "The Merry-Go-Round of Life," which serves as the film's main theme.
Steven Spielberg's 1993 film about reincarnated dinosaurs wreaking havoc on an island park solidified many new expectations regarding what a summer blockbuster should be. But supporting the onscreen chaos and offscreen notoriety is one of the most iconic scores in cinematic history, composed by one of the greatest film composers of all time - John Williams. Name five movie themes you can think of off the top of your head, and chances are most of them will be William's themes. The Juilliard trained composer is regarded a paragon of cinematic music craft, and his ability to forge memorable melodies together with astonishingly detailed orchestral development has resulted in many of the world's most recognizable film themes.
The cinematic phenomenon that was Peter Jackson's first, early 2000's Lord of the Rings trilogy would not have been the same without Howard Shore's instantly memorable themes threaded throughout. Ranging from idyllic, Celtic music-inspired melodies, to martial anthems of percussion and horns, the music from Lord of the Rings seemingly gifts everyone with a clear musical identity. The wistful, peaceful theme of the Hobbits and the Shire is a standout favorite (as is the more resolute theme of The Fellowship, which is tacked onto the end of this arrangement).
2012's iteration of the James Bond franchise, subtitled "Skyfall," presented something of an origin story for the classic spy character (played for the third time by Daniel Craig). As in most bond films, the opening credits are accompanied by a dramatic, sleek musical number, this time composed by singer Adele and producer Paul Epworth. While not exactly a "theme," in the classic sense, the song has become a well-regarded addition to the Bond musical identity, expertly capturing the blend of somber gravitas and polished production that has come to characterize the Bond films after the year 2000. If you haven't heard the original song, be sure to check it out - it's well worth a listen!
Ironically, this theme is actually a bit tricky... In true Williams form, what seems to be a rather simple melody is in fact loaded with detailed little twists and turns, as it sneakily navigates a rich internal harmonic motion. This arrangement has been designed to help you focus on getting all of that musical content, while still providing a simple, satisfying play through.
Henry Mancini's theme for the 1963 investigator comedy, The Pink Panther, has retained a surprising amount of popularity among burgeoning piano learners. Despite a high degree of chromatic movement (movement using notes outside the main scale), the theme is memorable, and filled with musical character. The classic, slippery saxophone of the original recording was performed by saxophonist Plas Johnson, who Mancini had in mind specifically when writing the melody.
In the wake of the success of The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter franchises came another fantastical film franchise arrival in 2003, with the casting off of the first Pirates of the Caribbean film. Starring Johnny Depp as the unintentionally charismatic pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, the films deliver a popular blend of fantasy pirate visuals, sea-bound action, and rousing music. Klaus Badelt's main theme from the first film became and instant, swashbuckling favorite, but beware intrepid travelers; this bouncing, triplet-laden theme is not for the faint of heart! (though, of course, we've tried to make it easier for you...) 0852c4b9a8
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