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The piano is one of the most popular instruments in the world and probably the most noticeable as well. Lear tips on how to be a better improviser on the piano in this free video clip series.
There are 22 videos in this series:
Pianos have hundreds of moving parts. Learn about all the different parts and features of a piano and how the work in this free video clip on piano lessons.
Finding middle C on a piano can be tricky. Learn tips on how to find it on every piano and what all the other keys are in this free video clip.
Finding sharps and flats on the piano is easy and in this free video clip you will learn how to spot them and use them when you are playing.
Improvising on the piano can be simple if you know the keys. Learn tips on how to improvise on only the black keys in this free video clip.
Improvising on the piano can be simple if you work on your hand positions. This free video clip will show you some great tips on how to position your hands when you are improvising on the piano.
The piano has many tools for improvising including the sustain pedal. Learn how to use it in this free video clip on piano lessons.
Major piano chords have a lighter feeling to them than most chords. Learn tips on using major piano chords when improvising on a piano in this free video clip.
Minor piano chords have a darker feeling to them than most chords. Learn tips on using minor piano chords when improvising on a piano in this free video clip.
Major piano scales have a lighter feeling to them than most scales. Learn tips on using major piano scales when improvising on a piano in this free video clip.
Minor piano scales have a darker feeling to them than most scales. Learn tips on using minor piano scales when improvising on a piano in this free video clip.
Improvising on the piano can be easy and fun and if you know about scales and chords it can be even easier. Learn a bit more about it in this free video clip on piano improv.
Piano or not, one of the oldest forms of modern music is the blues. Learn some tips on how to improvise with the blues on the piano in this free video clip
The blues is a relatively simple genre of music to play on piano but only if you know the scale it is derived from. Learn a bit more about the blues scale in this free video clip.
Each piano scale has several modes including the Dorian mode. Learn how to play the Dorian mode on the piano in this free video clip.
Each piano scale has several modes including the Phrygian mode. Learn how to play the Phrygian mode on the piano in this free video clip.
Each piano scale has several modes including the Lydian mode. Learn how to play the Lydian mode on the piano in this free video clip.
Each piano scale has several modes including the Mixolydian mode. Learn how to play the Mixolydian mode on the piano in this free video clip.
Each piano scale has several modes including the Aeolian mode. Learn how to play the Aeolian mode on the piano in this free video clip.
Each piano scale has several modes including the Locrian mode. Learn how to play the Locrian mode on the piano in this free video clip.
With every instrument, including the piano, dynamics play a large part in the playing style. Learn a bit about the dynamics of the piano in this free video clip.
Improvising on the piano should have many styles, not just one. Learn why and how to use multiple improv styles to play great piano.
Improvising means you try new things, new notes. Learn why every note has a possibility in any piano piece you are playing in this free video clip.
The piano is easily one of the most recognizable musical instruments in the world. Since the early 18th century, musicians have used the piano to compose a myriad of musical compositions. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn all created sublime masterpieces for the piano. Creating music on the piano is a challenging and rewarding endeavor, given the incredible octave range of the piano and dynamic adjustment.
In this free online video series about musical instruments, learn how to play the piano from expert piano player and professional musician Athena Reich. Athena will teach you basic piano lessons such as proper posture and correct hand positions for the piano. She'll show you how to practice correct finger techniques to enhance your manual dexterity and facilitate muscle memory. You'll also learn more advanced piano techniques such as how to harmonize on the piano, how to play the 7 scale notes, how to use piano pedals, and how to play chromatic tones. Wrap it up with how to play melodies and harmonize with melodies and how to compose your own music on the piano. You'll be playing in no time!
Athena Reich Athena Reich is a professional musician, actress, artist, singer, songwriter and coach for all of the above. She is based in New York City. Reich has released four CDs, toured internationally and has shared the stage with Sara McLachlan, Jim Carrey, Stephen Schwartz, Lisa Loeb and others. She is a member of the Actors Equity Association and has taught at Oregon State University, the Brooklyn Museum and the Manhattan New Music Project.dkdk
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