Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence
How to Make Things More Interesting 2
A course by David Snyder , Guides students in piano improvisation
About the video: How to Make Things More Interesting 2
Overview
“During this second part of the lesson, I'll teach you how to use passing chords to create smoother transitions and tension. You'll also explore modulation techniques to shift between keys seamlessly. These tools will add depth and movement to your compositions.”
In this video lesson David Snyder addresses the topic: How to Make Things More Interesting 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
“Next, we're going to learn about passing chords. Remember how we talked about the journey? or going from one chord to the next, one chord to the next. Remember how I told you that musicians We should think about where we're going. Passing cord is all about thinking where we are going. Let's look at our core progression. We have an F chord. a G minor chord, a B flat chord, and a D minor chord. This is how the chord progression would sound. G minor. B flat major. to the D minor. What does that sound like to you? It sounds like it could be kind of like a whimsical, I feel like it sounds like i...”
This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.
Course summary for: Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence
-
Category
Music & Audio -
Areas
Music
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.
- 19 students
- 25 lessons (6h 5m)
- 50 additional resources (27 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
