Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence

How to Make an Improv Sound Classical 1

A course by David Snyder , Guides students in piano improvisation

19 students

Audio: English, Spanish

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About the video: How to Make an Improv Sound Classical 1

Overview

“Improvisations have the capabilities of expressing so many different flavors and ideas. This lesson focuses on how to make an improvisation sound classical. What elements in music give a song a “classical” feeling. Let’s unpack that during this lesson! ”

In this video lesson David Snyder addresses the topic: How to Make an Improv Sound Classical 1, 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

“All right, now you know all about improv. You know about dissonance and you know about phrasing. This is the basis of everything that you do even as a composer, even as an improviser, You know where home is, so you get to journey away from home. And now you even know that you can target chords on that journey. So... Let's talk about flavors. What gives a specific improvisation a feeling or a flavor. Well. That's what we're going to learn about in this lesson. We're going to learn how to improvise in a classical. way. Seeing that it's a classical lesson, it only makes sense for us to be at t...”

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

Level: Beginner
19 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.