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Piano Basics and Essentials

Understanding the Staff 2

A course by David Snyder , Piano Instructor and Composer

Piano Instructor and Composer. Los Angeles, United States.
Joined May 2024
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3,289 students
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About the video: Understanding the Staff 2

Overview

“You're now playing your first songs on the staff! So, let's practice Yankee Doodle, Ode to Joy, and Merrily We Roll Along by following key steps: finding hand positions, identifying the time signature, clapping the rhythm, and then playing slowly. With each song, you'll build confidence reading notes and keeping steady timing. ”

In this video lesson David Snyder addresses the topic: Understanding the Staff 2, 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

“All right, I am so excited. If we are playing your very first songs on the staff, this is huge. Okay, so we see here, Yankee Doodle. It's no longer cheesy. It's a traditional song, but it's an adult one. All right, this is your first song. How many measures is the song? Let's count. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. This is an eight measure song. Remember, a measure is just this chunk, one bar line to the next, this chunk, one bar line to the next, this chunk, one bar line to the next, right? Measure is just a way that we organize music. Now we see we have notes. All right, before we...”

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David Snyder

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.


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Piano Basics and Essentials

A course by David Snyder
Piano Instructor and Composer. Los Angeles, United States.
Joined May 2024
  • 94% positive reviews (17)
  • 3,289 students