Publication Code: CP01 Title: Chord Play 1: The Art of Arranging at the Piano Summary:

Create your own arrangements at the piano in a variety of styles with this exciting new series by Forrest Kinney. Learn how to:

• Make your own piano arrangements of popular songs, classical themes, and more
• Improvise on your arrangements
• Read “lead sheets” and add chords that sound stylish and colorful

This series is ideal for anyone who wants to create their own piano arrangements in a number of styles including classical, jazz, and popular. With Chord Play™, pianists of all ages and levels will discover that arranging at the piano is not only a practical skill, but also an art!

Chord Play™ starts at the very beginning and offers a progressive way to learn arranging at the piano using all the most commonly used chords. There has never been a series of books quite like this before. In Chord Play™, creative author Forrest Kinney explores the art of arranging as only he can!

Chord Play™ 1

• Arrange familiar melodies with triads in a variety of styles including classical, ragtime and boogie
• Add seconds and sevenths to triads
• Make surprising harmonies by substituting chords
• Add finishing touches including introductions, fills, and endings

Author/Composer: Forrest Kinney