Hi, I'm new to this site and I need a bit of help: although I can play piano profficiently (I can read music and have been classically trained), I have a very basic and limited knowledge of music theory, and how to write sheet music- (in England you don't have to learn music theory until you reach grade 5) I've only just started taking music theory lessons and it's all a bit foreign to me, so I was wondering if anyone had any tips to help me out, because I'd really like to become a fully rounded piano player and perhaps one day play in church. Thanks v. much :wink:
Hi there and welcome to our community!!!
Continue with the music theory lessons. It time it will begin to make sense. Just be patient.
In the mean time, since you are a profficient pianist, I suggest that you purchase different types of music, i.e., traditional & contemporary gospel, jazz. Start listening to the music to develop your ear. On my site (link below) I have a "how to listen to a song" article there that may help.
Also, purchase gospel sheet music or songbooks. A good start is the WOW Gospel Songbooks (about $25 here in America). The music is transcribed well in those books. Also songbooks by John P. Kee, Fred Hammond, & Hezekiah Walker are pretty good too.
