How to Play Piano Melodies in A

Presented by Ryan Larson

Learn how to play melodies on the piano in the key of A major with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video series on music theory and piano techniques.

Series Summary

Music is a vibrant and necessary part of the human experience—even a salve for the human condition. Since the first sound wave burst forth from the womb of creation, we have come up with ways to write, record and play musical compositions. We’ve invented fancy-sounding Italian names for every musical idea we could imagine, and collected these into a body of knowledge and practice which we call “music theory,” complete with a circle of fifths. Concepts like minor and major, intervals and chords are all fine examples of the way we, as a species, like to catalogue and classify. Yet, improvisation is an instance where we play at the speed of thought, without classification or nomenclature. Very popular among jazz players, improvisation is a great tool to expose one’s true knowledge (or lack thereof) of a particular musical instrument—as well as let go of some of the traditions of the past to allow for new and different modes of creative expression.

In these free jazz piano lessons on video, pianist Ryan Larson teaches us not only how to improve our freestyle technique, but also how to read and write music—since you are only able to improvise with what you know. Keyboard lessons include how to play 5th chords, how to do chord progressions in the key of A major, how to use sharps, flats and intervals, how to play bass lines, how to change chord voicings, and how to play different melodies on the piano.

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How to Play a Written A Scale on Piano

Learn how to play a written A major scale on piano with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

Tips on Playing Piano in A Major

Learn some great tips on how to play melodies on the piano in the key of A major in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

How to Play the A Major Scale on Piano

Learn how to play the A major scale on piano with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

Learning Seventh & Eighth Measures of a Piano Melody in A Major

Learn how to play the seventh and eighth measures of melodies on the piano in the key of A major with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

Learning First & Second Measures of Piano Melody in A Major

Learn how to read the pitches in sheet music in preparation to play melodies on the piano in the key of A major in the first and second measures with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

How to Play an F Major Song in A Major

Learn how to play an F major piano song in the key of A major with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

How to Analyze Sharps & Flats in A Major

Learn how to analyze sharps and flats on the piano in the key of A major with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

How to Identify Notes When Playing a Piano Song in A Major

Learn how to identify notes when playing a piano song in the key of A major with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

How to Analyze Chords in an A Major Song

Learn how to analyze chords in the key of A major with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

Learning Ninth & Tenth Measures of a Piano Melody in A Major

Learn how to play ninth and tenth melodies on the piano in the key of A major with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

Learning Third & Fourth Measures of a Piano Melody in A Major

Learn how to play the third and fourth measures of melodies on the piano in the key of A major with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

Learning Fifth & Sixth Measures & Chords of a Piano Melody in A Major

Learn how to play the final measures and chords of melodies on the piano in the key of A major with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

How to Analyze a Piano Song in A Major

Learn how to analyze a piano song in the key of A major with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

How to Play an Advanced Piano Song in A Major

Learn how to play an advanced song on the piano in the key of A major with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

How to Play a Piano Song & Change the Scale

Learn how to play a piano song in another scale with expert instruction from a professional jazz composer in this free video clip on music theory and piano techniques.

How to Play Piano Melodies in A

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