Melodic Phrases & Riffs on Piano Using Subdivisions: Just 3 Notes (Part 2)
Using just 3 notes on the Piano, create a variety of Melodies, Riffs, and rememberable musical phrases using the concept of subdivisions. As we divide the beats into more units, we realize the potential for more rhythmically attractive phrases. 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 🎼 Register for my virtual workshops, lessons & courses: https://geni.us/NathanielCourses 🎹 Members-Only Videos for Piano & Theory: https://geni.us/PianoCourse 👨👩👧👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB ► Enquire to learn music at our school: https://forms.gle/zjYzJzPyNMon2Dhm6 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 💬 Chat with us: https://geni.us/WhatsAppChat ———————————————————————————————————————— ► Subscribe to our channel: https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube ► Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal ► Music Theory lessons: https://geni.us/PianoTheory ► Rhythm Concepts & Patterns: https://geni.us/RhythmChops ► Beginner Piano lessons: https://geni.us/BeginnerPiano ► Ear Training: https://geni.us/EarTraining ► Left Hand Workout: https://geni.us/lefthand ► Compose Music: https://geni.us/compose ► Chord Inversions: https://geni.us/chordinversions ► Hand Independence: https://geni.us/HandIndependence ► Arpeggios: https://geni.us/Arpeggios ► Visit our website: http://nathanielschool.com #Subdivisions #MelodyWriting #PianoRiffs
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