Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence
The Target Method 2
A course by David Snyder , Guides students in piano improvisation
About the video: The Target Method 2
Overview
“In this lesson, you will improvise using target tones and chromaticism. You'll connect melodies to chord tones and use chromatic movement for smooth phrasing. Practice these techniques to create expressive improvisations.”
In this video lesson David Snyder addresses the topic: The Target Method 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
“All right, let's head over to the keyboard and I wanna show you what this looks like when we're actually jamming in real time to a jam track. For this jam track, we are in the key of C minor, so we can utilize our C minor scale for this target method approach. I have the chord progressions to this jam track right here on the iPad so you can see it. The verse is gonna be C, for two beats. G for two beats. and A-flat major for three beats. If I wanted to make it more jazzy, which we'll talk about soon, I can just add a seven. out of seven. Out of seven. Our bridge and our build is F minor. To...”
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Course summary for: Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence
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David Snyder
A course by David Snyder
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.
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