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How to purchase a used Mac for Mainstage

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People can argue whether Macs or PC's are the better computers.  For me, the biggest reason I use Mac is so I can hook up my keyboard and play sounds through Mainstage.  Mainstage software is cheap and amazing.  The problem is you need a Mac to run it, and a new Mac is expensive.  Here is the method I have used to save hundreds of dollars and safely purchase a great used Mac on several … [Read more...]

Gospel piano – when and how to use the 13 chord

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When you need a gospel piano flavor, there are a few techniques that will take you a long way.  One of those techniques is the 13 chord. The 13 chord is a fairly easy-to-use technique.   There are a couple things to understand about it so you can use it effectively. An easier way to think about it Let's use a G13 chord as an example.  The 13 means you add the note a 13th above the root of the … [Read more...]

Worship keyboard tutorial: four inexcusable mistakes

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This worship keyboard tutorial covers a common role for church keyboardists: creating the transition from the message to a final worship song. There are several things that can go wrong.  In this post, we will identify four common mistakes - from playing technique to controlling your sounds - and how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Loud sounds Like a classic Steve Carell character, I'm not a fan … [Read more...]

Arpeggiator effects for huge synth sounds

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Whether you have great technique or are just getting started, arpeggiator effects are a great way to add dynamics, texture, and excitement to your keyboard sounds.  In this post, we will cover what arpeggiators do and how to use them effectively in your worship keyboard approach. What an arpeggiator does An arpeggiator repeats the notes you play in a rhythmic sequence. For example, it … [Read more...]

Develop your chords: 10,000 Reasons

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https://youtu.be/ysae7oqQOwE?t=27 Whether you just started on piano, or have been playing for a while, you can learn a lot to develop your chords by learning a song like 10,000 Reasons. One thing you should know about me, though: I'm not content to just teach you one song.  The reason is that with a little attention to a couple small steps, you can take what you learn in that one song and use … [Read more...]