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How can I play invention of C major in a song?

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Most songs can be transposed to an easier key with music software, where you can compose and transpose.

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I did not understand the third step in learning how to play bassline, can you help?

Elizabeth Filippi

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Whichever chords you play on the piano, it needs to be inverted into a bassline. An example would be if we use the C major chord on my right hand without bassline, I would play C, E and G. With a bassline, I would play E on my left hand and C and G on my right. Same with all the other chords (I believe).

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How can I play the words "now congratulate me"?

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.You can't. Piano only has letters A-G, because octaves are only eight notes apart.

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How do I combine the bass line with chords?

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You need to stretch your hands a lot. It takes lots of time and skill, so its okay to not get it at first. You just need to play the chords and move your other fingers to make a bass line.

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