Music Theory
My favorite chord progression (2 chords only, i-VI)
In today’s video, I wanted to talk a bit more about songwriting and share my favorite chord progression of all time. The nice thing about this progression is it’s only two chords, so it’s an incredibly easy one. It’s the i-VI progression – but if you don’t know what that means, fear not, we’ll be…
Read MorePiano Q&A: All about tempo markings in music
In today’s video, we’re going to answer a question about tempo markings in music. It’s a pretty straightforward answer so this won’t be a hugely long video, but it’s an important topic that I’ve yet to discuss on this channel.
Read MorePiano Q&A: How to remember the sharps and flats
Hi and welcome to today’s Q&A session on PianoTV! Today’s question will be a short and sweet one, but I really like this question and have seen it in my studio a fair amount. So without further ado, let’s get into it!
Read MorePiano Q&A: How do I read both hands at the same time?
For today’s episode of PianoTV, we’re going to try a new Q&A format. Previously we did a big monthly Q&A where I answer four of your questions, but I’d like to try breaking that big video into shorter weekly ones.
Read MoreWhy Learning Intervals by Ear is Important (And How To Do It)
Today we’re going to talk about learning intervals by ear – how to do it, but especially why it’s such a useful skill.
Read More5 Songwriting Tips for Beginners
I want to start this video on songwriting tips by saying I’m not some authority on songwriting. I’m just sharing tips with you from the perspective of someone who has been writing songs since I was a small child (probably 5 or younger).
Read MoreRules of Fingering: Minuet in G Minor (Anh. 115) Tutorial
In today’s PianoTV tutorial, we’re going to look at Minuet in G Minor, Anh. 115, from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. We’ve done it’s happier major twin on this channel before, so check it out if you missed it.
Read MoreHow to Play Ornaments: Trills, Mordents and More
So you’re playing your piece, and suddenly you come across a strange, squiggly line. What does it mean? How do you play it? That’s going to be the topic of today’s video.
Read MorePlaying Unusual Time Signatures: Strong & Weak Beats with Examples
Today we’re going to talk about unusual time signatures. We’re going to look at some of the weird counting patterns you might come across, and how to approach them and “feel them out”. This is the second part of a video series about strong and weak beats – if you missed the first one, check…
Read MoreSongwriting Inspiration: 5 Classical Composers Inspired by Nature
In today’s video, we’re going to get some songwriting inspiration. We’ll take a look at five composers who have been inspired by nature and the outdoors, and listen to a specific nature-inspired piece by each of them.
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