Piano Basics and Essentials
Understanding Major and Minor Scales 1
A course by David Snyder , Piano Instructor and Composer
About the video: Understanding Major and Minor Scales 1
Overview
“Now that you understand the importance of scales, it’s time to learn them all! This lesson covers ALL scales, major and minor, and even begins to display how you can use a scale to improvise. ”
In this video lesson David Snyder addresses the topic: Understanding Major and Minor Scales 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 two. The previous lesson taught you all about how music works, and now we are going to place your scale knowledge to the test. In this lesson, we are going to learn the black note major scales, and we're also going to discover what a minor scale is. All right, let's head over to the piano and get started. Now that we know all about what a scale is, we also know what a key is and what a tonal center is. So every song has a tonal center. That tonal center is home. When we have a song that's in the key of C, that means that C is our tonal center, and that song revolves around...”
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David Snyder
A course by David Snyder
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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