Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence
How to Compose a Song 2
A course by David Snyder , Guides students in piano improvisation
About the video: How to Compose a Song 2
Overview
“Here, you will explore how altering chords creates different emotional “flavors” in music—sci-fi, dreamy, horrifying, or happy. You'll experiment with progressions, dominant tension, and the tonic-subdominant-dominant relationship to enhance compositions. Active listening and motif-building will refine your creative approach.”
In this video lesson David Snyder addresses the topic: How to Compose a Song 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
“So, Let's look at some more flavors. We're talking about flavors, a sci-fi sounding progression, sci-fi movies. What kind of flavors do they add? This is what they do. They make the four. major. Let's try it. B major. B major. to F major. Sounds sci-fi, right? Like we're going through space. Do you see Jupiter? I see Saturn. An alien is appearing. Whoa, that sounds like sci-fi, right? All I did was sharpen fourth, chord of the scale. One. Three. Four. This is the fourth chord of the B major scale, an E chord. Instead, i sharpen the E. What's an A-sharp? E sharp is just F. Shepard's spoon is...”
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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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