Yea I knew that !! LOL! Thanks , going to look it up.

To all without the endless quotes.

Sounds like my piano teachers in College. No clue on popular music or anything that wasn't completley notated. They could sight read fly s*** from a score but couldn't jam on a Blues Progression.
For referance I would highly reccomend the book
"Piano Chords and Progressions by Duane Shinne. "
I've had many piano books and they bore me after a short time but this one is very simple and explains things in a concise manner. You will understand Chord Construction, Voicing, Extensions and Progressions in very little time. I wish I had this book years ago. I like it so much I just went looking for my copy to give you this name and couldn't find it so I just ordered another. Great referance and review even for advanced players. I would also suggest looking into the "Nashville" numbered system of notating chords. It will help you play easily in all twelve keys. Good playing

Jill, my favorite subject, chords. My wife who passed away in 1994 attended the School of Performing Arts, you would recognize the name Fame, there was a movie about the school. She played beautifully, sad to say she could not play without the music, unless she memorized the piece.

I started my journey with guitar. I studied with my first teacher for four years. After I spent my time searching for any teacher who knew more than I did. In 1987 I bought my first keyboard. (If my memory serves me right) I used all that I had learned with my guitar and brought it to the keyboard, the best thing I have ever done.

Part two: (smile) Chords and Chord Progression.

1-Chords are the basic harmony in all types of music.

2-Chord theory is important. You should be able to understand any chord, even if it is C13b9 sus4 #5. This is not a difficult learning.

3-If I am backing a singer or a solo instrument, chords and how they are played will effect notes they are singing or playing. Many years ago, a jazz singer asked if the accordion player would sit this one out. When I asked why she said; Accordion players normally voice their chords with the melody on top, which restricted her freedom to express what she was feeling.

4-Chords should be telling a story. It is that story that adds to a song. Chords are very important.

The above does nit normally apply to songs with three and four chords, but they could.

Jill, if you want the rest of the story please let me know.
John C.

the video at the start of this thread is an impressive highlighting of the great sound of the Genos, no doubt about it.
What has come to draw my attention over the last 12 months or more is the fact that more often than not performances on the Genos are INSTRUMENTAL rather than backing up vocals. EVen my highly proficient fellow countryman Rico mainly ( or solely?)does instrumental stuff on the Genos. Whereas quite a number of folks who use the keyboard as the band accompanying their vocals, e.g.
Don Mason, Uncle Dave, Donny,Scott Yee, etc. tend to go for the Korg PA4x or other arranger. Gary is a noticable exception here, loyal as he has been to Yamaha, and to his vocal chords...

regards
John

You are quite right John,....Playing as a pro arranger Kb artist
and being a singer is the total package and requires and exceptional skill.
When it is done right using both it sounds amazing....
but when done not so good it can leave a listener wondering what is going on
It is definitely an squired skill that needs to be honed on stage performing in front of hundreds of people for many years to get it right and you will learn more each time after that.
Most shy away from singing or use some weird excuses not to.
I agree after using many many many kORG & Yamaha,
Ketron & Roland units...sure you can do it with them all if you know how...but, I have to tip the hat to KORG Pa4x for the
LIVE pro Arranger/Singer hands down it has it all. I've already had two of them.....
& who knows I just might go back for a third try.
It is certainly the Total performance package.

Like it or not but just to prove a point,..
...Here is a short PA4x demo w/vocal using the KAOSS feature to change the rhythm mid stream I recorded with my last KORG Pa4x....

https://app.box.com/s/ueeuroicimykiuyant7ja07005tr012t

Damn donny That was GOOD !! Changing the Style was impressive. If I was in the market you could of sold me on a Korg
I think you should of kept it.

Bill... Thank you
Sometimes I still think about it...
I started with Korg before arrangers were invented.... Kinda miss the PA4X...

“Donny, -- I started with Korg before arrangers were invented.... Kinda miss the PA4X...

Me to, John C.

I don't miss it. I alternate it with Roland EA7, depending on my mood.

Don I said "kinda"