I've known this channel for a bit more than a year now, practising the material for about as long, so there's nothing new in this video that you cannot already find in earlier videos on the channel, but this is a very goog summary for people who are new to this. For anyone who's ever struggled to understand why they couldn't get to play what they wanted like I did, this model is really good.
Really helpful advice you don't really hear people talk about. I always get subconscious and make mistakes I usually wouldn't when playing in front of people. It makes sense that it most likely comes from listening and imagining how the piece is coming across instead of just expressing it, thanks Phil 🙏
They say that music writes itself, in the extent that one texture or color leads into the next. I love free flowing like brainstorming on the piano is like telling a story yet to be revealed by the next chord. Our ears and hearts tell us what sounds hopeful, happy, sad, pensive, freeing, etc. It’s all there, waiting for someone to find it!
I have been learning bass guitar since 2021, and loving it. I've bought a keyboard to learn my internals, and sing intervals better. The box that the keyboard comes from says "no experience necessary" :) Since learning the piano as a child, and not really enjoying it, I haven't touched a piano/keyboard for decades. I love how you 'feel' the music, about the blocks, colours to the blocks, and your playful approach to making music. That's what I need to transfer to the bass guitar too. ... I'll definitely be learning piano / music from you! /Natalie
That's great! Here's a tip for you... Only think of intervals within harmonic structures where you have a clear sense of the root, 3rd and 5th, and major or minor tonality. Like single notes, intervals in isolation don't really carry much tonal information.
Thank you Phil. Everything here in your video makes sense to me. Not sure how I got out of practicing the materials last year, but I want to get back to following them again. I'll start over with Step 1 again and see how things go.
Funny that you talked about doing this unless you have a block. That's my problem, since I had emotionally traumatizing experiences with my music teachers. I'm working on breaking through my blocks, so that I can try to have a melody in my head. You mentioned colours. Do you know of musicians that are colour blind? We tried to do a poll on twitter, but it's not a good place anymore.
If you mean rhythmic spelling, it's to show the correct grouping. If you mean the word "rhythm", well that's a whole other story that maybe someone else might know. I have learning materials available from my website, PlayPianoFluently.com
I've known this channel for a bit more than a year now, practising the material for about as long, so there's nothing new in this video that you cannot already find in earlier videos on the channel, but this is a very goog summary for people who are new to this. For anyone who's ever struggled to understand why they couldn't get to play what they wanted like I did, this model is really good.
Really helpful advice you don't really hear people talk about. I always get subconscious and make mistakes I usually wouldn't when playing in front of people. It makes sense that it most likely comes from listening and imagining how the piece is coming across instead of just expressing it, thanks Phil 🙏
I'm very glad it was helpful.
They say that music writes itself, in the extent that one texture or color leads into the next. I love free flowing like brainstorming on the piano is like telling a story yet to be revealed by the next chord. Our ears and hearts tell us what sounds hopeful, happy, sad, pensive, freeing, etc. It’s all there, waiting for someone to find it!
Yes!
Splendid. I've never actually thought about the fact that there's s a specific number of rhythmic cells. interesting.
Cool! Thanks!
I have been learning bass guitar since 2021, and loving it. I've bought a keyboard to learn my internals, and sing intervals better. The box that the keyboard comes from says "no experience necessary" :)
Since learning the piano as a child, and not really enjoying it, I haven't touched a piano/keyboard for decades. I love how you 'feel' the music, about the blocks, colours to the blocks, and your playful approach to making music. That's what I need to transfer to the bass guitar too.
... I'll definitely be learning piano / music from you! /Natalie
That's great! Here's a tip for you... Only think of intervals within harmonic structures where you have a clear sense of the root, 3rd and 5th, and major or minor tonality. Like single notes, intervals in isolation don't really carry much tonal information.
Fascinating and compelling, as always. Thanks Phil.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Excellent lesson and an overcoming of an age old perspective
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Phil. So enlightening.
Bless you,
Chris (sigasa)
Thanks!
I've watched this three times, it's so jam-packed. Looking forward to more like this. I should change my nickname to Blockage Queen.
Thanks! No - some people are way more blocked!
@@PhilBestMusic You would know. 🧱
Beautiful improv to open up the video!
Thank you very much!
Thank you Phil. Everything here in your video makes sense to me. Not sure how I got out of practicing the materials last year, but I want to get back to following them again. I'll start over with Step 1 again and see how things go.
Glad it peaked your interest!
Nice Piano Improvisation
Thanks!
22:25 Editorial: thought to mention that it looks like the video stops at 22:25 but the recording carries on all the way to 26:08.
Really? That's odd! I'll check it out.
D'accord ! Vous avez raison
Merci!
Mind blown!
:-)
What piano is that please? Sounds Good!
It's Pianoteq's NY Steinway.
Thank's Phil. How can I buy the tonal blocks and rhythm cell material that you mentioned?
I sell some teaching materials on PlayPianoFluently.com
Funny that you talked about doing this unless you have a block. That's my problem, since I had emotionally traumatizing experiences with my music teachers. I'm working on breaking through my blocks, so that I can try to have a melody in my head.
You mentioned colours. Do you know of musicians that are colour blind? We tried to do a poll on twitter, but it's not a good place anymore.
Sorry, I've never considered any relationship between colour blindness and music.
Big like even when still in 360p 😉
Thanks! It's definitely HD!
@@PhilBestMusic I know but at the time it was not. Not that it matters in the least. I'm not exactly the patient type ;) Monkey sees, monkey clicks 🐒
Oh that's OK then! I thought you were accusing me of posting low res videos... 😉
@@PhilBestMusic No. There's nothing "low" about any of your content, not just in terms of resolution.
Aw thanks!
Why is rhythm spelled that way? Where does one get started learning your model?
If you mean rhythmic spelling, it's to show the correct grouping. If you mean the word "rhythm", well that's a whole other story that maybe someone else might know. I have learning materials available from my website, PlayPianoFluently.com