Composition – Piano-ology

Composition & Improvisation: Commonly-Used Chord Patterns: C Minor Triad

Successful Composition and Improvisation is not just about melodic invention. An enormous range of music can be created by playing chords

Successful Composition and Improvisation is not just about melodic invention. An enormous range of music can be created by playing chords

A common practice is to add a few extra bars in order to establish a crisp and clear ending.

A well-crafted Introduction can create a sense of anticipation, establish a mood, and build musical momentum going into “the top”

Rhythm is an extremely powerful organizing force in music, oftentimes moreso than the pitches. Here are two (of arguably an

Here is a two-fisted melody consisting exclusively of chord tones played as alternating pairs in both hands. Notice how much

There is no rule that says that a song or chorus must begin on the first downbeat. Pickups are a

A Sequence is a pattern with a characteristic melodic shape and rhythm that moves through the chord changes…

Pedal Point means to play a single note in the bass as the chords change above. A common pedal point