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Come see both bands at Battle of the Bands, Saturday, October 24, at the Normandy Fall Festival.
Rock and pop keys, played in a real band. Ages 8 to 18, beginners welcome.
Our keys players learn piano the way it's played in rock and today's popular music: chords, rhythm and big sounds, with a band behind them. They start with chord shapes they can use right away, then learn to switch between piano, organ and synth sounds to fit each song.
This isn't classical training or recital pieces. It's how keyboard players in bands actually play. Rehearsals are one evening a week in Normandy, TN, with families coming from Manchester, Tullahoma, Shelbyville, Winchester and McMinnville.
What your keys player will learn
What your keys player will learn
Major and minor chord shapes
Playing with both hands: the root note in the left, the chord in the right
Reading chord charts
Choosing the right sound: piano, electric piano, organ or synth
Long, sustained chords versus short, punchy ones
Using the sustain pedal
Staying in time with the drummer
What you'll need
Keyboards are provided at rehearsal. For home practice, any keyboard with full-size keys is plenty to start. 61 keys is a good size for beginners.
keyboard questions
keyboard questions
Will my child learn to read music?
They'll read chord charts, the way most band keyboard players do. We add more music reading and theory when a song calls for it.
My child already takes piano lessons. Is this a good fit?
Yes. Piano students already know their way around the keys. A band teaches what lessons often don't: playing from chords, keeping time with a drummer, and performing with other musicians.
Do we need a keyboard at home?
Yes, for practice between rehearsals. It doesn't need to be expensive, and we're happy to help you find one.
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