The Palette program is a tool for the creation of 'theoretically correct' melodies. The program is based on composition theory and the theory of harmony. The strong theoretical base makes the melody composing process easier. I downloaded the program and give it try. You know what I think? I think it is great! Even if you only installed the trial version, you can still learn a lot about melody composition. Free 17 Melody Composition Lessons more..

This post is a review on this piece of software that so many professional musicians have been talking about. Every musician knows that transcribing is a crucial step in the process of learning music, both improving your hearing and equipping you with knowledge on how the masters work. I of course have been transcribing for many years using my sequencing software, despite countless recommendations by fellow musicians to use Transcribe!. I finally decided to try it out for myself, just to see what all the fuss is about. So to put ...

When piano playing is a big part of your life, you never know what kind of funny questions you might be asked everyday. You are, however, in the entertainment business. Here is my own top five funny questions that I’ve been asked throughout my piano playing life. 5) For those of you who don’t already know, the usual piano lesson is conducted once a week, and an average student would progress one grade a year, thus achieving 8th grade in about 8 years time. A guy who is looking for a piano ...

I needed a song to help me tried out this software called Transcribe! that everybody have been talking about, especially on the spectrum analysis feature in it. What better song is there than a classic Bill Evans number. Bill Evans is famous among pianist for his left hand comping. Countless studies have been made on his style of voicings. Check out this cool video posted on youtube. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH3GSrCmzC8] Unfortunately, the recording I have of this song is another of Bill's version. Here is my transcription of it. Bill Evans Waltz for Debby To transcribe a ...

Evan Mack, a second-year doctoral student in piano at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, wrote a song called “There’s No Sunset in Virginia.” After YouTube posted it on the site’s main page, it attracted thousands of viewers. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G0hdZeK7ss] After listening to this touching song, I recorded my improvisation version of the song. It is in B minor. Click below to listen and download "There's no sunset in Virginia" lyrics and chords. more..

Pianist Michel Camilo, whose career spans three decades, two hemispheres and a range of jazz, Flamenco and classical styles, understands the importance of living in the moment. Since joining the Telarc label with the 2001 release of Triángulo , he has crafted brilliant recordings in the trio, solo and orchestral settings. Each of them has captured the essence and spirit of this ever evolving artist at various points along his creative journey. Recorded live to two-track and surround by Telarc recording engineer Robert Friedrich, Spirit of the Moment brings with it ...

今天在忙着便这一首歌-《超越另一的自我》，才知道原来是小松、小柏主唱。看了他们的表演，真得很投入，也超好笑。 小柏看完模仿秀后说：“你们胆子真大！” [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvaiBLR-6kQ&eurl] more..