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As a 70+ year old beginner I've approached learning piano over the past two and a half years much the same way I learned to snow ski in my 30s. I watched really good skiers on the mountain and mentally skied with them, feeling their rhythm . Then when I skied I was using that imaginary muscle memory. I started piano by "pretending" to play, imitating what I saw in videos like yours. Over time I found my fingers gravitating to the notes that work well together. I'v learned cords and modes, hand positions and practiced scales. But improvisation like you are teaching in this video is where I have the most fun. I set out to learn to express my inner feelings through the piano, I have no interest in playing the classics or impressing anyone. I sat down and played what you just demonstrated and it was fun. Thanks for your time and knowledge sharing Tom.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

The skiing is a really good analogy. Trusting your movement, not letting overthinking get in your way..

@aTribeCalledCasey

Жыл бұрын

You described psycho cybernetics 😮❤

Great tip to keep improvising for at least 20 minutes - discoveries keep emerging.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

2 ай бұрын

Yes!!!

This channel has so many awesome teachers

What a very, very useful tutorial! Not only is the demonstrated technique a real contribution to having fun playing the piano, this tutorial - unlike many others - teaches you the valuable lesson of getting the thinking out of your playing. And get the creativity into it. I agree completely with what is taught here: "instead of analyzing the crap out of it, just ENJOY improvising and learn it by doing it over and over again!"

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

I'm delighted to see that this hands-on approach resonates with you. It really makes a bit difference.

The way Erik Satie would shift a model tonal centers every 8 bars, is truly amazing I wish I knew how to do that.

This is one of the best series on piano I have seen on KZread!

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your kind words 🙏

Beatiful sound from a tuned piano.

Man I needed this, I improvise in Cm all the time. That technique of just make up chords with the notes is awesome. Thanks

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. We've got more templates via our website- www.contemporaryschoolofpiano.com

Excellent lovely sound. Thank you from California.

Even with my enjured right hand I enjoy your lessons!! Very very WELL!!!

I love improvising in this scale, especially when adding blues notes.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

Yes, sounds fantastic on blues, or even the Dorian mode too, (C,D,Eb,F,G,A,Bb,C)

THE BEST piano lesson I’ve ever seen or heard o!

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, you can find out more about our work via our website www.contemporaryschoolofpiano.com - if this resonates with you, our overall approach more than likely will :) Thanks again for your gratitude.

Tom you need a new title. It belies how awesome this video is!

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alex, what sort of titles do you think would reflect this video better? It really helps me in future videos we release. I would love your feedback on this, as a musician, I too can get a little caught up even myself in the technicalities of the title!! Ideas are welcome.

Thank you,Tom.🌹🌹⭐🌹🌹

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

That's a wonderful sound Tom. I struggle with the chord of E, but with this I can really do something. I analyse too much in life, but this is so calming. 😊

What wonderful advice. I'll never think again! I can't wait to try it out. Thanks.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

Yes, thinking is overrated....!!

great teaching philosophy, thank you for the video

AS ALWAYS: IMPRESSIVE STUFF SIR 👏

eye opening education.

6:27 Lol that sounded awesome

How enlightening video !

Hell yeah God bless you

7:31 *THIS WAS SUCH A NICE PIECE OF INFO; WOOOW!* *thank you so much, Tom!*

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Fantastic job!

Merci, one of the simplest and best improv lessons I've seen.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

Glad this has resonated with you Lawrence.

Simply AWESOME 🎉🎉THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR 🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you

Wonderful tutorial Tom! I always feel inspired by your lessons and the time you take to impart your knowledge. Thank you so much for helping me (us)! ....I'm confident the information you give is appreciated by all who enjoy and learn from your tutorials. Best regards 😊

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure Mike, thanks for watching.

Wow amazing lesson thank you very much😊

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

10 ай бұрын

Many thanks

Thnak You Sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure, sir.

Fantastic lesson. Great work Tom

Just for anyone else discovering this gem; the simple 4 note bassline from Learn Simple Blues Piano Improvisation; C, Bflat, Aflat G also works very well with this C natural minor RH.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! Great tip!

Buenísimo

First 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@jamesbuechler1550

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Nice scale! I indeed use the harmonic natural usually. And some really nice melody improv! Although I would've preferred some more interesting chord progressions. So far if I stick to the scale it sounds quite bland to my ears. I'm guessing maybe you have to step out of the scale? But I would need some more instruction on when/how this can be done.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

A quick powerful tip, if you want more interesting progressions, stack the notes together in the scale, you will create an endless myriad of suspensions and 7th/9th/11ths, all by just squeezing those notes in the scale together.

We mostly encounter the secondary dominants in Major Diatonic Chords. So I would ask if the same principle of secondary dominants is also applied in minor diatonic chords.How really?

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question. Can you rewrite the question a bit clearer, as I'm not entirely sure what it is you are asking? Though I can make one comment, minor diatonic chords function in a different way, and it really depends on the type of piece it is. A lot of music that appears to be in a minor key is still very much built on its relative major for instance, and it may be better to think in terms of major diatonic chord that are pivoting on the minor chords (such as minor chords 2, 3 and 6 from a major key)

9:22 *okay question, on the mixolydian mode I noticed you kept the C bass note as the pedal point and didn’t change the bass…* *why?*

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

11 ай бұрын

There was no need to change the C in the left hand as C Mixolydian and C natural minor scales, both have C as a the tonic note. Both scales also have other notes in common but I think that answers your question.

@GoaWay4Sanity

11 ай бұрын

@@contemporaryschoolofpiano *ahhh it does!* *the “improvise like Einaudi” and “classically improvise” videos are absolutely stellar, Tom!* *scales are EVERYTHING!*

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

11 ай бұрын

@CryptoMillions2023 it's a pleasure sir. Glad it's helping you deepen your connection with the piano! That's what it's all about.

Hmm.. my random chords w the scale don't sound as good 🤔😂

@contemporaryschoolofpiano

Жыл бұрын

Remember, every pianist has a unique style developed over many years of practice and experimentation. It's part of what makes them so captivating to listen to. As you continue to practice and explore the different ways to use scales and chords, you'll gradually develop your own unique sound. Don't be too hard on yourself, each step you take is progress. Keep experimenting, keep playing, and most importantly, keep enjoying the process! 🎵🎹😊

voiceless! :)