Make Endless Piano Melodies From Just 3 Notes: Subdivisions (Part 1)
Using just 3 notes on the piano, create a variety of melodies, riffs and memorable phrases with the simple concept of subdivisions. In Part 1 of the series, Jason Zac from Nathaniel School of Music starts with a linear melody over a steady left-hand pulse, then explains exactly what subdivisions are and why they matter. As you divide each beat into more units, the same three notes unlock far more rhythmically attractive phrases — including an eighth-note melody grid you can build your own ideas on. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Performance 00:53 Introduction - The linear melody, Left Hand Pulse & the Purpose of the lesson 05:45 What are Subdivisions? 15:56 Eighth Note Melody Grid 19:23 Conclusion 🏫 Courses, Workshops or Private lessons ➡️ https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 ============================= 📹 Our Video Courses (Everything for Life Bundle) ➡️ https://learn-music.nathanielschool.com/ 🎹 Piano Courses & Private Lessons ➡️ https://piano.nathanielschool.com ============================= ▶️ Related Lessons & Playlists 🎵 Rhythm Concepts & Patterns ➡️ https://geni.us/RhythmChops 🎼 Music Theory ➡️ https://geni.us/PianoTheory 🤚 Hand Independence ➡️ https://geni.us/HandIndependence ============================= 🎓 Learn Music with Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac ➡️ https://nathanielschool.com 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) by skill level, topic & genre ➡️ https://learning-portal.nathanielschool.com ============================= 💰 Donate on PayPal ➡️ https://geni.us/DonatePayPal 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/jasonzac 📞 +91 77604 56847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 📧 Customised & Private Classes ➡️ music@nathanielschool.com 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music ➡️ https://riffs.jasonzacmusic.com/ #MelodyWriting #Subdivisions #PianoLesson
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