I am working on building a New Orleans Piano section of the site. The information will include what is covered in my new book, "How to Play New Orleans Piano", as well as other misc info I come up with along the way. The book has been released, and can be found in the "Bookstore" area of the site. Videos and lessons will be gradually uploaded and added over the coming months.
Enjoy!
Cant wait to get cooking nola style
Thanks Arthur
Thanks so much Arthur for this wonderful site. I had seen you several years ago at a performance in Vermont. I've just recently switched over to piano after 12 years of playing acoustic guitar. I purchased your New Orleans Piano book and donated to your site as well. I'm really enjoying this "new" retirement hobby and if I play the keyboard with headphones on, at least I don't annoy my wife with the mistakes, etc. Here for the long haul. Wally (aka Mountain Hiker)!
Dom,
Sorry I didn't see this great question until just now!
Really, the answer is up to you. Whatever gives you the most comfort and fits your hand the best is the correct fingering. Seriously, simple as that.
My hands generally have 2 or 3 fingerings for everything they know how to do, and I unconsciously switch between them based on the context of what else is happening.
So, if you like the third finger when you're playing single notes, great. If you add notes and find that the third finger is no longer comfortable, try the 4th finger when you add notes.
Whatever gives you the most strength, stability, and energy efficiency is correct!
hi arthur,
for the basic new orleans bass patterns in your n.o. book should one use the 4th finger on the 3rd of the chord? the 3rd finger seem easier but i'm thinking the 4th might be more flexible if wanting to add notes to the pattern. in your boogie book you do suggest using the 4th finger on the n.o. bass patterns.
your videos are so helpful! thanks for all you do!
- dom