Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence

How to Make an Improv Sound Classical 2

A course by David Snyder , Guides students in piano improvisation

23 students

Audio: English, Spanish

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About the video: How to Make an Improv Sound Classical 2

Overview

“During this second part of the lesson, you will learn how to play arpeggios—broken chords played in sequence. Using proper hand posture and smooth thumb transitions, you'll develop speed and fluidity. Arpeggios add excitement to improvisation, helping you create dynamic, expressive runs across the keyboard.”

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

“The final pattern that I want to impart to you that is going to be a game changer are arpeggios. Arpeggios are immensely famous It's simply a descending or an ascending broken cord. So you know Accord. as a C chord. G-Quad. G minor chord. We can play an arpeggio by playing the chord broken As an octave, though, I'm playing the root at the top. And then multiple. in a row. You'll see me do this all the time on my social media. I'm always playing like crazy arpeggios to Taylor Swift. It's like, Those are arpeggios. I'm just breaking up those chords and throwing them up and throwing them down....”

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

Level: Beginner
23 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.