Free Halloween Piano Music

Happy Halloween!

This is the piano theme from the soundtrack for the movie "Halloween" by John Carpenter. The director/co-writer is also the composer of a great soundtrack for this great film.

Halloween Theme Piano Cover - Sheet music

Great piano playing by pianolion! He offers free sheet music to the song here.

 What's happening in this song that produces this eery sound? Probably Augmented chords.




 F#F#/ C#, F#, F#, C#, F#, F#, C#, F#, D, F#...


 Here's a selection of sites that offer special songs for this holiday.


 Halloween Songs for Beginners

 HalloweenFreebies

 Halloween Music

 Halloween Sheet Music for Spooky Songs

 Free Halloween Piano Music

 Free Virtual Sheet Music

Free Sheet Music-Yoke Wong

 Additional Resource:

 http://ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-play-minor-third.html

http://ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2010/03/augmented-and-diminished-chords.html

Have a fun and safe Halloween!


-- LadyD


"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King

Learn To Play Trading My Sorrows

Image via WikipediaHave you ever had a bad day? Has something got you down? Sometimes just singing and playing your instrument can lift your spirit. Again this week, so many requests kept pouring in from you, dear readers. Many have asked me for the chords to the song Trading My Sorrows.

Trading My Sorrows Lyrics 

Artist: Darrell Evans
Copyright Credits: 

I'm trading my sorrows I'm trading my shame I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord I'm trading my sickness I'm trading my pain I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord And we sing Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Yes Lord Amen I'm trading my sorrows I'm trading my shame I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord I'm trading my sickness I'm trading my pain I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord And we sing Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Yes Lord Amen I'm pressed but not crushed Persecuted not abandoned Struck down but not destroyed I'm blessed beyond the curse For His promise will endure His joy's gonna be my strength Though the sorrows my last for the night His joy comes in the morning I'm trading my sorrows I'm trading my shame I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord I'm trading my sickness I'm trading my pain I'm laying them down For the joy of the Lord And we sing Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Lord Yes Yes Lord Amen  

About Darrell Evans, The Musician 

Darrell Evans is an evangelical Christian musician and songwriter, known primarily for his contributions to contemporary Christian worship. Influenced by the music of Bruce Springsteen and U2, his style of music is noted for its extensive use of free form composition, with several of his songs having been written spontaneously during concerts and worship times. Besides his music writing, he is an accomplished guitar player and singer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell_Evans_%28musician%29



 Chord Chart in Key of E

INTRO: E A2 C#m7 Bsus4  E A2 C#m7 Bsus4  E A2 C#m7-Bsus4-A2 

E  A2        C#m7  Bsus4
I'm trading my sorrow
E  A2        C#m7  Bsus4
I'm trading my shame
E  A2        C#m7  Bsus4                 E   A2   C#m7   Bsus4
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
E  A2         C#m7  Bsus4
I'm trading my sickness
E  A2         C#m7  Bsus4
I'm trading my pain
E  A2         C#m7  Bsus4                E   A2   C#m7   Bsus4
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

Chorus:
       E       A2        C#m7  Bsus4
We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
E       A2        C#m7  Bsus4
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
E       A2        C#m7  Bsus4    E   A2   C#m7   Bsus4
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

      E            A2            C#m7     Bsus4
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
E      A2               C#m7  Bsus4
Struck down but not destroyed
      E           A2                 C#m7      Bsus4
I'm blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
       E     A2           C#m7  Bsus4
And His joy's gonna be my strength

Bsus4
Though the sorrow may last for the night
    C#m7                A2
His joy comes with the morning...

Artist: Darrell Evans
Chord Chart Key of G

G   C         Em    D
I'm trading my sorrow
G   C       Em    D/F#
I'm trading my shame
G   C          Em          D           G   C      Em  D/F#
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
G   C         Em   D
I'm trading my sickness
G   C         Em  D/F#
I'm trading my pain
G   C          Em          D           G   C      Em  D/F#
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

Chorus:
           G       C         Em     D
And we say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
G       C         Em     D/F#
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
G       C         Em     D       G  C      Em  D/F#
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

    G              C            Em         D
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
G       C             Em    D/F#
Struck down but not destroyed
    G                 C            Em            D
I'm blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
G        C               Em    D/F#
And his joy's gonna be my strength

D                   
Though the sorrow may last for the night
    G                  C
His joy comes with the morning...

Artist: Darrell Evans

Chord Chart Key of A

A   D         F#m    E
I'm trading my sorrow
A   D         F#m   E/G#
I'm trading my shame
A   D          F#m          E           A   D      F#m  E/G#
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
A   D         F#m   E
I'm trading my sickness
A   D         F#m  E/G#
I'm trading my pain
A   D          F#m          E           A   D      F#m  E/G#
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

Chorus:
           A       D         F#m     E
And we say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
A       D         F#m     E/G#
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
A       D         F#m     E       A  D      F#m  E/G#
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

    A              D            F#m         E
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
A       D             F#m    E/G#
Struck down but not destroyed
    A                 D             F#m            E
I'm blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
A        D               F#m    E/G#
And his joy's gonna be my strength

E                   
Though the sorrow may last for the night
    G                  D
His joy comes with the morning...

For more information visit Darrell's website: http://darrellevans.com/

 Next time, more theory! As always, thanks for stopping by!
-- LadyD



"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King

How to Play Amazing Grace: Jazz Style

Image via WikipediaThis past week I have received song requests for Amazing Grace. Whether you play it "bluesy" or "jazzy", the song remains #1 in my book. I've played it many times in church, have heard it with bagpipes at memorial services and especially sung acapella. The harmony is wonderful. 
So, I'll pause for a moment and take a break from the theory sessions on reharmonization and share some chord charts with you on this beautiful hymn.  Learn to play the song, Amazing Grace, no matter what level your piano playing experience may be.

1. Amazing Grace: Beginner Chords

Amazing Grace
by John Newton - Copyright PD, this arr. Russ Reese © 2000
1. A^Dmazing ^D7grace! How ^Gsweet the ^D/Asound
that ^Bmsaved a ^E7wretch like ^A7me!
I ^Donce was ^D7lost, but ^Gnow am ^D/Afound;
was ^Bmblind, but ^Anow I ^Dsee.

2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed.

3. Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.

4. The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be,
as long as life endures.

5. Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
a life of joy and peace.

6. When we've been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we first begun.

http://4praise.com/cgi-bin/files/chr/91.htm


2. Amazing Grace: Intermediate Chords


You'll find Amazing Grace Chord Chart in the Key of E and Key of G here http://www.guitarmann.com/articles/amazing-grace-chord-chart
 Key of F for Amazing Grace http://www.8notes.com/scores/2765.asp

Amazing grace Sheet Music

 
And you can print the above chords here http://www.jazzguitar.be/amazing_grace.html

3. Amazing Grace: Gospel Chords  


EGC/ C (Cmaj)
EGC/ E
EbGAC/ C (F9)
EGC/ G (Cmaj)
AbCDF/ G (E7 b9#5)
EAC/ C (Amin9)
F#ACE/ E  (D9)
FACE/ G (G13)
CE/ GG (Cmaj)
GCE/ E
EbGAC/ C (F9)
EGC/ G (Cmaj7)
AbCDF/G (E7 b9#5)
EAC/ C (A min9)
GCE/ E (Cmaj/G)
FAD/ D (G9)
EGC/ C (Cmaj)

4. Amazing Grace: Jazz Style

GM7      Bm7          CM7      Am7
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
       GM7     Bm7           Am7  D9
That saved a wretch like me
GM7         Bm7      CM7      Am7
I once was lost but now I�m found
        GM7       Bm7      CM7 � Bm7 � Am7 � GM7 
Was blind but now I see

http://www.higherpraise.com/lyrics/cool/a/7990.htm

Amazing Grace- Jazzy Lead Sheet   

G

G/B, D-7, F#-7

G7, B7

C, E-7

G, D-7

(There's more... this is just a tease!)

I'm thinking I should post a video on YouTube playing this style of Amazing Grace.

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Former Posts You May Like:
Amazing Grace on Black Keys
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
Amazing Grace Chords
Coordinating Left/Right Hand for Amazing Grace
Progressions for Amazing Grace

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"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King

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