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Piano Basics and Essentials

Playing the First Scale and Chord 1

A course by David Snyder , Piano Instructor and Composer

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94% positive reviews (17)

3,291 students

Audio: English, Spanish

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About the video: Playing the First Scale and Chord 1

Overview

“This lesson gives you your first dive into music theory! I will teach you to understand what a scale is and how to play any given major scale. ”

In this video lesson David Snyder addresses the topic: Playing the First Scale and Chord 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Piano Basics and Essentials. Learn piano basics and essentials to read notes, navigate the keyboard, and compose your own music confidently.

Partial transcription of the video

“Welcome to lesson four. And I'm going to be honest with you. I think that this might be one of my favorite lessons. I'm going to be teaching you how to play the major scale. And the major scale is so underrated because it is so foundational in all of music. All of music is based off of this principle. And I love to teach students this very early on in their learning journey because it completely changes the way that they see music. And so what is a scale? A scale is consecutive notes from one note to the same note in a pattern of half steps and whole steps. What does that mean? Translation,...”

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Course summary for: Piano Basics and Essentials

Level: Beginner
94% positive reviews (17)
3291 students
6 units
33 lessons (5h 57m)
23 downloads

Category
Music & Audio
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Music

David Snyder

A course by David Snyder

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Piano Instructor and Composer

David Snyder, a pianist, composer, and performer, is known for his dynamic artistry and innovative approach to music. Growing up in Grand Forks, ND, David's passion for the piano was evident from a young age. He honed his skills under the guidance of two classical teachers, developing a strong foundation in classical music which later became the backbone of his diverse musical influences. His early exposure to teaching allowed him to share his love for the instrument, starting with lessons for children when he was only 14. Despite stepping away from classical piano due to creative disagreements, David rekindled his love for the piano through composition and improvisation, eventually sharing his work on social media.

David's career took a remarkable turn as he gained recognition for his compositions, leading to performances with renowned artists such as Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. His versatility as a musician is evident in his ability to seamlessly integrate classical, jazz, rock, and cinematic elements into his work. David's journey has been highlighted by his participation in America's Got Talent and a nationwide tour that showcased his unique blend of comedy, improvisation, and musical storytelling. Now based in Los Angeles, he continues to create, perform, and inspire aspiring musicians through his engaging online content and courses.