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PianoTV tries Playnote/Auralbook (Exam prep) [ad]
In today’s episode of PianoTV, we’re experimenting with the app by the company Playnote called “Auralbook“. This is an app designed to help with exam preparation, whether through the RCM, ABRSM or AMEB.
Read MoreHow to play cadences (level 5-6)
In today’s video I wanted to discuss how to play cadences. We’ve talked about cadences before on this channel – what they are, what the point of them is – so check out that video for more information. Today is going to be about the practical application of cadences. This is going to be especially…
Read More30 days of piano group: Q&A
Hey friends, If you missed the last video on the “30 days of piano” group, definitely check it out. I’ll be doing live 30-minute lessons for every day in September, and it’s going to be a lot of fun! Here’s the page with more information on joining the group.
Read More30 Days of Piano Group: The Details
Hi all! Today’s video is all about the live course that we’ll be doing from September 1 – September 30, 2018. It’ll be one live video lesson each day with PDFs and other goodies. Everything is explained in the video, so be sure to check it out. For more details, please visit this page.
Read MoreMy baby writes a song! [sheet music arrangement]
In today’s episode of PianoTV, I sat my baby down at the piano to play us a masterpiece. She smashed some keys – a very abstract melody – and I went ahead and penned the notes down, adding my own twist.
Read MoreInstagram PianoTV Q&A: Your 19 music questions, answered
Hey friends, Instagram recently rolled out a new “questions” feature on Stories. I decided to play around with this and asked you guys if you had any music-related questions for me. You were awesome – I received so many questions!
Read MorePianoTV tries Flowkey! (An App for Learning Piano)
In today’s episode of PianoTV, I’m going to be trying out the app Flowkey. Flowkey is an app that helps people of all skill levels learn pieces on the piano in all kinds of genres – pop, Classical, jazz and so on.
Read MoreWrite a song with me! Alt-rock piano/vocals/lyrics
Hey all, This is a (terrifying) fun video idea I had – have you be a fly on the wall while I write a song, and explain some of my processes to you while I do. As a vocalist and keyboardist, I mainly focus on melodies and lyrics, so that’s the subject of today’s video.
Read More12 More Amazing Key Changes in Pop Music
We’re back with another round of amazing key changes in pop music! Previously on the blog, PianoTV talked about key changes, or otherwise referred to as modulations, in pop music. We also featured 12 pop songs that served as great examples of what modulation can do for songs. In order to keep a listener engaged,…
Read MoreDO THIS…not that: Piano advice
Hey friends! It’s been a while since we did a silly video, though I’d like to think most of the advice in this video is very sound. 😉 If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out our video 15 piano player problems. xo, Allysia
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