Originally Posted By: Bill Lewis
Hate to contradict Fran but it CAN BE a lot simpliler than it looks. I sat in with a guy who did that and he got me up to speed in a few minutes. Its really one player holding down the fort and the other doing embeliishments or adding to the basic rhythm, or trading leads.

And like everything else, the audience to focused on the vocals.

I'm sure there are duos with complex intertwining arrangments but I bet they are few and far. To spend a multitude of time to do Sweet Caroline in a bar gig seems kind of silly.

We ain't talkin Ferrante and Ticheser. ( Anyone remember them ? ) They were fantastic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22qKRkjOWpI




Bill, you can disagree with me...just once though smile

There are two ways to do the dueling pianos...the wrong way and the right way.. grin

You described the wrong way shocked

Trading turns to do your own thing..is not what I call dueling pianos..
The real dueling pianos, are spontaneous interaction between the dueling players..un rehearsed interaction, that builds both interest and a musical climax..

I have had friends that were of both types..All good players, but taking turns to perform there style, doesn't measure up to the "right" way that I described..Then it is a treat to be present at the dueling piano performance..

It is not just piano skills but the comedic interaction that sets the good guys (gals)apart.. wink
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