Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence

Chords: Harmony Changes Everything 2

A course by David Snyder , Guides students in piano improvisation

29 students

Audio: English, Spanish

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About the video: Chords: Harmony Changes Everything 2

Overview

“Here, you will explore extended chords like sevenths, ninths, and elevenths, plus slash chords and inversions. You'll also learn how to build them, understand their function, and apply them to real songs. ”

In this video lesson David Snyder addresses the topic: Chords: Harmony Changes Everything 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence. Unlock creative piano skills, learn improvisation, composition, and band collaboration for expressive, original music creation.

Partial transcription of the video

“Awesome. Let's go back to this chord building chart. So we know how to play a major chord. Major seven. That's my favorite chord. Keep an eye on the ones that you like. Remember, write down the ones that you like. Just a seven chord, a dominant. That would be a dominant. We call that also a dominant. if it's just a seven. And then we have a minor seven right here. That's what we just learned. Those chords that I just circled, your most important points. For sure. So then we get more and more chords. I'm actually not going to talk through every single one of these, because I think there's li...”

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Course summary for: Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence

Level: Beginner
29 students
4 units
25 lessons (6h 5m)
27 downloads

Category
Music & Audio
Areas
Music

David Snyder

A course by David Snyder

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Guides students in piano improvisation

David Snyder is a highly acclaimed pianist, composer, and performer based in Los Angeles, California. His journey with the piano began at a young age in Grand Forks, ND, where he cultivated a deep love for music. With a strong foundation in classical music, he honed his skills and eventually ventured into composing and improvising with his family during high school. His passion for sharing the joy of music led him to social media, where he quickly gained a large following by posting his compositions and improvisations. Snyder's diverse career includes composing for films and commercials, performing with renowned artists such as Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and Flo Rida, and even appearing on America's Got Talent.

Snyder's music is a unique blend of classical, jazz, rock, and cinematic elements, reflecting his wide-ranging influences and personal experiences. He has released over 50 piano tracks and embarked on a nationwide tour, captivating audiences with his storytelling through music. His album, "The Piano Says It Better," showcases his cinematic compositions and his ability to evoke emotions through sound. Residing in Los Angeles, David continues to compose, perform, and inspire others through his engaging social media presence, sharing the transformative power of music with a global audience.