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"Sure, It's One Of The Greatest Songs
Of All Time, But Exactly How Do You Turn
A Classic Lead Sheet With Just Melody Line And Chords Into A Beautiful,
Professional Arrangement On The Piano?"


"Take The Guesswork Out Of Playing From A Lead Sheet And Add
One Of The Greatest Songs Of All Time To Your Piano Repertoire!"

"Why Spend Hours Playing Around With Different Chords And Voicings When I've Already Done The Work For You?!
Watch Over My Shoulder As I Dissect A Classic Lead Sheet And Put It All Together Into A Great-Sounding Piano Arrangement."


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Dear Piano Lover,

When you sit down at the piano, what do you play?

Do you just noodle around and try to improvise a little?

Are you a sight reader, as I was growing up? (I tell you, sheet music is a WHOLE lot more expensive today than it was when I was younger!)

Or do you thumb through a "fake book" looking for new tunes to play?

If you haven't discovered fake books yet, I URGE you to get one as soon as possible. The way I look at it, fake books are collections of the most efficient type of music that you can buy...

The lead sheet.

With just melody, chords and sometimes lyrics on 1 or 2 sheets of paper (sometimes just half a page), lead sheets have all the "key" information you need to play virtually any tune on the piano.

But What EXACTLY Should You Play
When Reading A Lead Sheet?!

There are plenty of piano methods, courses, lessons and techniques you could turn to.

In fact, my own video piano courses and guides have taught 1000's of piano players around the world how to improve their playing - from small improvements to major breakthroughs.

And even though my goal is always to provide fast, simple, effective piano tools you can use in all your playing...

And even though I do my best to give examples of the techniques I teach with every course, it's not often that I really DIG DEEP into a song and explain exactly how to build an arrangement from scratch.

And how to make a particular song just sound GOOD.

But that's about to change.

You see, while talking about an augmented chord in one of my recent courses, I was reminded of the Jimmy Durante recording of that great old song - "Stardust" - from the movie "Sleepless in Seattle."

There's just something so dreamy and intoxicating about that melody, and Jimmy Durante's interpretation is a classic.

So, I grabbed a lead sheet for "Stardust" and sat down to play it.

That's when I realized that it's high time I did an in-depth "dissection" of a lead sheet and really put the techniques I teach into practice, explaining every step in detail.

"Lead Sheet Breakdown" Is Born

And that's the moment I decided to create a series of lessons called "Lead Sheet Breakdowns."

And what better tune to start with than "Stardust"?

This song was written in 1927 by Hoagy Carmichael, on an old upright piano in the Keuka Hotel on Keuka Lake, a Finger Lake in Western New York. It's been recorded over 1500 times and is regarded by most critics as one of the greatest songs of the last 100 years.

Rather than just do a quick 15-minute lesson showing how to play this great song, I decided to do it right for this first lesson in my "Lead Sheet Breakdown" series.

So, I created 7 different videos - a total of nearly 90 minutes - covering everything from creating an introduction, analyzing the melody to help your playing and memory, creating an overall arrangement, adding embellishments and improvisation.

I've created a number of substitutions for the main chords, and I've even included an 8-page "music-less" piano chord chart showing the exact voicings I use in the videos, so you'll have ALL the pieces you need to recreate my arrangement of this great song for yourself.

Chord Chart


Oh, and just a quick note, for copyright reasons, I can't give you the lead sheet directly. However, in the course, I show you where you can get the very same lead sheet I use for under $3 (or free!) - so you can follow along with me.

It's not absolutely necessary, but it is handy.

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Here's Exactly What You'll Learn In This
Lead Sheet Breakdown Of "Stardust"

How to quickly look at the structure of the lead sheet to find melodic and harmonic patterns - this really helps in memorizing the tune (if you want) and reducing it to its simplest components to make it easier for your brain and fingers to comprehend.
   
How to create a quick, simple introduction and ending - in fact, I give you several different ideas for an ending.
   
Exactly where to play chords for the best sound and maximum effect.


Chord substitutions to give your arrangement that professional sound.


How simple little embellishments can really improve the sound of the song.


How to create a quick bass pattern - rhythmically and harmonically - that keeps the song moving while keeping it easy to play and sounding great.


How to use chord inversions to support the melody and provide additional rhythm.


Where and how to improvise within the arrangement.


It's Like Taking 3 Half-Hour Piano Lessons...
For About 1/3rd The Investment!

Because of the time and detail I put into this lesson, this lesson has a value of at least $105, based on current private lesson rates.

However, for a very limited time only, you can get your copy of my "Lead Sheet Breakdown" of "Stardust" for just

$27
(plus shipping for DVD/CD)

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This Lead Sheet Breakdown of "Stardust" is available on a single DVD with a companion resource CD, and includes online access to the videos and chord chart. Just click this link to order the DVD/CD version:

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Don’t Just Believe What I Say…
Check Out What Others Have Said…

Here’s what just a couple of my 1000's of students have said about my original “Professional Piano Chords for Everyday Pianists” course:

Read What One Frustrated, "Traditional" Student
Has To Say After Using My Original, "Professional Piano Chords" Guide:

Sir:

Finding you on the internet was the greatest piano blessing that I have discovered. Purchasing your product is the BEST MUSICAL INVESTMENT that I have spent my money on in the last 3 years. And believe me... Over the past 3 years I have invested literally thousands of dollars in CD's, Tapes, Books, Music Lessons.

Your program has simplified, what I have exhausted myself searching for. I am a disabled veteran, so I have much time to practice, study and research. I literally spend 4 to 5 hours a day practicing on my Yamaha Piano. For the past 2 years, I have spend $100 each month for music lessons from a very talented music director. Although he is an excellent instructor, (I could say musical genius) he sometimes teaches over my head. (And I consider myself to be intelligent). I have figured out in 3 hours of disecting your section on 13th Chords, what has bewildered me with his methodolgy of instruction. Dont get me wrong .. I have learned a great deal from him, but your program has regenerated my enthusiasm and has uplifted my spirits and given me great encouragement.

I finally genuinly feel that there is light at the end of my tunnel. It all makes sense now. You have filled in the gaps, and I am able to do this at my pace.

I thank you again, and would highly recommend your product to anyone that is serious about learning to play music on a keyboard or piano.

Tony Willis
US Army Veteran
San Antonio, TX

And Another Student Who Can Finally Play What He Only Just Heard Before:

Dear Bill:

Your guide to professional-sounding chords is nothing short of brilliant! I have been in bands semi-professionally for years as a singer-guitarist, and now in later years I have enjoyed playing piano around home as a hobby. Your informative guide is a terrific teaching tool, but perhaps your follow-up e-mails are even more "key", since they serve as further incentive for someone to pitch in and get this stuff learned.

Your information, together with your follow-up program is the best I have seen in terms of communicating how music works, especially to those who are intimidated by notes, staffs, clefs, rests, etc. In my case, I have always been able to "hear" the chords I wanted - now that I have your book, I am able to play most of them as well.

Thanks, Bill, for sharing this absolutely terrific knowledge.

Richard Narrell


And, Yes, It's Completely Guaranteed!

As with all of my courses, this one carries my 8-week, 100% full money-back guarantee:


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Your "Stardust Lead Sheet Breakdown" video piano course comes with a no-questions-asked 100% Money-Back Guarantee. If for any reason (it really doesn't matter why), you decide that "Stardust Lead Sheet Breakdown" just isn't for you, simply return it for a complete refund (minus shipping - or just email bill [at] pianofast.com if you purchased the online-only version).

Bill Romer

(On the other hand, if you do find it useful and your playing improves as a result, I would love to hear about that, too!)

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I wish someone had taken the time to do this for me when I was studying piano - putting together a complete arrangement with specific chord voicings and accompanying videos.

As it turns out, I had to create those arrangements on my own, which was VERY time consuming.

With my "Lead Sheet Breakdown" of "Stardust," I've done all the heavy lifting for you, and you can quickly add this great song to your piano repertoire.

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I know you'll enjoy this "done for you" piano arrangement and seeing exactly how I build a piano arrangement from complete scratch.

Let's Make Beautiful Music Together :-)


Take Care,
Bill Romer

PS: Don't you owe it to yourself to find the fastest, easiest route possible to the most interesting, professional-sounding professional piano chords? Check out my powerful video course today and you'll be sounding like a pro before you can play a C major scale!
PPS: Your friends and family will be amazed at how quickly your piano playing improves, and you'll have the confidence and skills to sit down at the piano - anywhere, anytime - and be the center of attention (if you like that sort of thing
;-)


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