How To Write Beautiful Piano Music

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Learn how to write beautiful Piano music with this step by step tutorial. Perfect for music inspired by composers such as Ludovico Einaudi, Philip Glass and countless other emotive and relaxing Piano pieces.
In this video, I'll walk you through the process of composing emotional piano music, including choosing chords, coming up with various accompaniment patterns, as well as writing a simple melody.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Step 1 - Choose a key Signature and Chord Progression
02:31 - Step 2 - Change chords to open 5ths (optional)
03:27 - Step 3 - Add repeating notes (pedal notes) in the Right Hand part
06:19 - Step 4 - Adding Triplet Eighth Notes in the Right Hand
07:20 - Step 5 - Choosing between more notes in the Right Hand
08:30 - Step 6 - Adding a Simple Melody
09:36 - Step 7 - Playing the melody in Octaves
10:31 - Bonus - Open Chord Voicings
11:29 - Playthrough
14:48 - Outro
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[@markbrobyn]

This is absolutely the best explanation and clearest example of this type of music composition I've seen on KZbin (for me personally having spent over two years trying to teach myself from zero knowledge by watching too many videos). Thank you and please keep making the videos (perhaps one on counter-melody?)

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Mark, Many thanks for the comment and feedback - great to hear that you've found it useful!

[@adamsackfield589]

As someone just starting your journey I would love to see your progress.

[@markbrobyn]

@@adamsackfield589 My innate musical ability is holding me back, but this KZbin channel is still definitely the best I've come across and I'm looking forward to the course that has been promised. I did find another very good Piano based channel (search for MangoldProject) with composing tips.

[@gamerz-yt5804]

@@markbrobyn its not ability, you will gain it from practice ANYONE can make and play music

[@MKGeemusic]

I agree with you sir mark, he is really a Good teacher..

[@evang.5533]

Such simple concepts (or seemingly so given the quality in presentation) that work and translate so well with an amazingly clear explanation. Super helpful, thank you for sharing!!

[@audiomixexpert3175]

This was really helpful thanks! Really appreciate all the hard work that goes into making these lessons.

[@randywink83]

Yet another great and very clear tutorial from your hand! You really have a talent for creating these kind of step-by-step guides.

[@detlefkrystofiak3838]

Like all your videos, this one is an enrichment for me. From my point of view, you have shown the approach of how a beautiful piano piece can be created in an understandable and comprehensible way. Also, what I have already written in a previous comment, presenting the whole thing in notes at the end is very valuable for me. You should keep this as it is. So thanks again for your work!

[@Okguy1_Music]

Absolutely Amazing, I went from just knowing basic music theory to taking my first steps into composing! I ended up making something I could use in a video project for one of my classes. Many thanks!

[@RoboCode123]

This is the best wriing piano music guide I've seen, thank you so much, I understood pretty much everything I wanted to know. The only thing I wanted to find out which I still could not find is how to switch between keys properly.

[@orchestralmockups]

Fantastic channel Simon. Thank you for passing on your knowledge and helpful tips.

[@coloaten6682]

Absolutely fantastic video. Building a piece step-by-step this way really makes it seem much more achievable for beginners like me. Really inspirational. Also the music you composed here, I could hear it with added strings etc, so absolutely could take this idea, start off on piano and add other instruments. Thanks a lot Simon, really appreciate this video! (So glad I taught myself music theory, it helped a lot to understand why you used certain scale degrees etc)

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Col, my aim was to hopefully give a step by step process which people could follow, but then adapt to their own music. Thanks for watching!

[@goshostoqnov4753]

try to add open voicing in the progression like counter melody for some of the instruments :) (if u compose orchestral music ofc).

[@mikezart1]

What sets your teaching videos apart from other music teaching videos is that you provide written music notation which a tremendous help to learn. Thanks! Deeply appreciative!

[@kishkumba22]

Very well structured content, constructively spoken to the point and practically demonstrated the piece to sound extremely nice. I have spent lots of money in tutorials but never thought I can learn from your free tutorials. Speechless and can't find any words to describe your work. Absolutely brilliant. Cheers

[@roncox4941]

Hi Simon Thankyou so much for your videos they are the best most informative lessons on utube. I love your style of teaching, I have learned more in the last few days than I have in months of some of the other programs. Thankyou Ron from the UK

[@-mint-musicofficial182]

These pieces are so beautiful yet so simple

[@julianmor9191]

Just here at 12:30 at night to say thanks! Plz keep making step by step videos how how to compose a type/genre of music!

[@bbenz9750]

Thank you for your videos. I like the format and clear, useful information.

[@scarabrae]

Beautiful piece of music - thanks for sharing your thinking and explanation, Simon. I know its relatively simple, yet it just gets me. Love it.

[@composingacademy8270]

Many thanks! I really appreciate the comment, I am pleased you have enjoyed it!

[@gabrieldielle7550]

Awesome video and nice explanation. Awesome piece, I almost cried with it, it's really beautiful.

[@superpapy78]

Hello from France, Just two words about your video and teaching: MERCI and BRAVO. Very clear and inspiring lesson!

[@YvonnevanBerkel]

OMG this is more than I can handle, emotionaly. It is so beautiful to play and such a clear explanation. I can't wait to start. Thank you🙏🏻❤️ Yvonne (from the Netherlands)

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Yvonne, thank you for your kind words! Let me know if you have any questions once you get started!

[@akarendigital]

thanks man for breaking these steps! im not a piano player but this will help me a lot making music in DAW. keep making this type of videos man!

[@michaeltablet8577]

Absolutely Awesome!

[@composingacademy8270]

Glad you like it! Thank you!

[@maxk4277]

Thank you for existing

[@gregbrookman]

I’ve just come across your channel and watched a few of your videos. I love the way you explain things and give examples. Hoping to see more content from you in future.

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Greg, thanks for your message - yes more videos coming out very soon!

[@ToniHennig]

Best content i've watched so far....go on....great!

[@paulthemediacreator]

I’m loving this channel, you are a fantastic teacher my friend!

[@Creativedarnell]

This is by far one of the greatest videos I’ve seen in the internet. Even though that intro had me confused for a second. Thanks dude.

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased you have found it useful, thank you for watching!

[@roshanpatil3858]

One of the best videos on internet very clear, with examples, no unnecessary talkings, and best use of voicing and well planned Thanks a lot for this man I'd like to request you to put video regarding two topics 1) Proper distribution of frequencies in orchestration on instrument which are always there 2) Best kontakt vsts you use which can do the job without hunting for new ones Please make these 2 videos I'll be grateful to you

[@reddbaron82]

Thank you for making these videos. Haven't found any tutorials as clear as yours. Easy to understand and follow along

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much - I'm glad you like them and have found them useful!

[@Aquaerials]

Just came across your channel the other day. You do a really great job of breaking down the process of creating music.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much-I hope it proves useful for your own composing!

[@lepuitsauxsouhaits]

Brillant !!

[@ChrisZemdegs]

Thanks so much, exactly what I needed to open up a piece I am developing 🙏

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased you found it useful!

[@jdvindas_music]

This was very helpful! Thank you.

[@nageshkumar7703]

Stunning!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much!

[@biojudit1]

This is amazing!! I've played the piano for years but never composed and would like to start composing. Thank you for a great video!! so helpful 👏👏👏

[@composingacademy8270]

You're very welcome. I am so glad you have found it useful. Happy composing!

[@alxybeats]

great, thanks! this helped me with my brief, I'm an edm producer but thanks to you I'm currently working on my 4 track ep!

[@nidzokoks]

Beautiful!!!!

[@D4M3K1]

Thank you so much I always wanted the learn and compose music myself you've help me

[@composingacademy8270]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@micwarren21]

Thank you. A great lesson for us not piano players. Will save me a lot of time entering things very slowly when there is a method to do this.

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Michael - I hope you find it useful! Thanks for watching!

[@iamfrankbiesta]

Man, your explanations are so helpful and show so much insight. Thanks!

[@composingacademy8270]

I'm glad it was useful - many thanks!

[@jimrogers7425]

BRILLIANT!!! Well explained with a wonderful tutorial!!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much!

[@johnmac8084]

A very well explained guide Simon 👏 thank you

[@composingacademy8270]

Appreciate the comment, thank you!

[@armandosilvestre4715]

Amazing video, subscribed

[@sanjaycolaco]

Thanks Simon, for this helpful structural technique. The composed piece also sounds musically good.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you, I appreciate the comment!

[@patriciaantunes2640]

great video, thank you SO much!!

[@Muse_Masa]

Beautiful composition! Thanks for all those actionable tips, I particularly like the one on open fifths to make my chords sound a bit more ambiguous. Might just use some of the tips here to write my next song :)

[@composingacademy8270]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching!

[@MrTeejeehook]

This is an excellent video.One of the easiest tutorials on making great melodic piano music. 10/10

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@omarirm]

Tus videos son realmente excelentes! Lo mejor que hay en KZbin. Gracias!!!

[@composingacademy8270]

Oh wow, thank you for the kind words!

[@SKDrumming]

Amazing ... at some points found out that the piece can produce a discography for a band like savatage if expanded or a complete symphonic compilation ... my question is regarding exotic scales .. and mostly those oriental arabic scales, how can we analyse those and write chord progressions etc etc with those ? it will be a great topic to cover after all :) Thanks for the effort and merry Xmas brother :) Keep the good job flowing :)

[@WaltMusekamp]

Thank you very much! A great breakdown and very clear explanation.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@juanricardosanchezlopez3275]

Magnificent Simon. All very well explained. Very clear and simple.

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Juan, many thanks for your feedback - I'm glad it proved useful!

[@andrewleebunting]

Another superb video! I am learning so much from you and I've only watched 3 videos so far! Keep up the excellent work.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you for this comment, I really do appreciate positive feedback!

[@phosphorusmusick]

Pure Gold. Wow. I'm blown away.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

[@thembahopewellmodiba3501]

Love it always wanted to play or write like this

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you, hopefully the video has helped to give some inspiration!

[@dagjomar]

Absolutely fantastic. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much :)

[@composingacademy8270]

Really appreciate it, thank you!

[@dagjomar]

I finished my song! Keys to Identity - Dag Jomar Mersland kzbin.info/www/bejne/kITco4mHac6Il68

[@worldgrooves2254]

amazing ! Packed with tips !

[@composingacademy8270]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!

[@HamedTK587]

Your tutorials are great. Thank you very much🙏

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased you have found them useful, thank you!

[@hopanliang]

This is extremely helpful and clear, really great teaching content!! Thank you for doing this ❤

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased you have found it useful, you are welcome, thank you!

[@sundaramurthyc6955]

Amazing information. Thanks

[@nagy-one4212]

I play and study Music Theroy. Nice work with the videos. Nice to see a serious composer teaching. I am committed to the craft. Keep up the content. Its fast and good. I plan on working with new film makers soon and will not forget your channel.Great educator.THANK YOU.

[@IHBable]

Great little demonstration. Thanks for sharing.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you for watching!

[@seventearsofhope]

Very nice video again, lots of ideas in here, which helps a lot to give a track more variation. Thanks and merry christmas to you Simon. 🎄

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks for watching - hopefully it will prove useful to you when you're composing your own music. Merry Christmas!

[@chicagobob]

Really great video and tips--thanks

[@composingacademy8270]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rik-keymusic160]

Man, your absolutely brilliant.i love your music and the video are really really inspirational!! ❤️🙏 Thank you ! :)

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@OutandaboutWalking]

Absolutely amazing! Simon your videos are always top draw! Would love to see how you might go on to flush this out to an orchestral sketch ;)

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you - I'll see how I get on with turning it into an orchestral sketch - if it goes well, I'll make a video on it! :-)

[@shinybit]

Thanks you for this tutorial. The piano instrument used sounds great. Would you be able to share what instrument or preset you're using?

[@cillhouetted]

Thank you so much!!

[@composingacademy8270]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@ExpeditionMusic]

Great video! Thank you!

[@composingacademy8270]

Glad you liked it, thank you for watching!

[@shipinnarts7823]

Love your teaching!! thank you so much

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased, thank you for watching!

[@martijnvanbeek4387]

Simon, this is so well explained and laid-out; at the same time so beautiful that it makes want to start playing immediately. Later I will, tonight!

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased you have found it useful, Happy Composing!

[@ankurbasavarsu766]

The melody sounds like Arrival of Birds and Transformation!. Great video, thanks. :)

[@Frank.Zimmermann]

Hi Simon, Absolutely great! You really have an incredibly good way and a rare gift to convey the respective topics. Following your tutorials is a lot of fun, they are very inspiring and I learn a lot - thank you very much for that! :)

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks so much for the support Frank - it meant a lot to read your comments! I'm glad they were useful - let me know if there's any topic you want me to cover in future videos!

[@Frank.Zimmermann]

Thank you, I will. Bye for now! :)

[@BrianHagertyLawyer]

Terrific! Keep it up!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks, will do!

[@preamble466]

Kind of like watching Bob Ross create a painting. You keep adding more tress against my initial objection yet it all works out beautifully in the end. Well done sir.

[@viralfans5501]

Please do more of these, Exactly needed this type of video that i was looking for

[@composingacademy8270]

Stay tuned, more are in the pipeline!

[@carminepastore3274]

Hey Simon, You did it again! Great video!!

[@composingacademy8270]

Many thanks for watching!

[@taqiymh8064]

Until now you are the best who gives lessons about Music, good Job my Friend

[@composingacademy8270]

Wow, what an amazing comment. Thank you so much!

[@DeepFocusPomodoro]

Such a clear explanation! Thank you!

[@composingacademy8270]

You are very welcome, thank you for watching!

[@5966ramesh]

Mind blowing video. Very beautifully explained. Thank you Simon. I am sharing your videos with my nephew.

[@composingacademy8270]

That is so nice to hear, thank you! Hope he is enjoying them as well.

[@5966ramesh]

@@composingacademy8270 Thank you so much Simon. He will enjoy surely.

[@dr.danieldeepak2451]

Just amazing tutorial. Thanks so much

[@composingacademy8270]

Appreciate the comment, I am so pleased you have found it useful!

[@offpurpl]

thank you for this vid bro

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you for watching, I hope it has been useful!

[@rickhood]

This was really great! I am going to try this tomorrow.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions when you try the techniques out....

[@SinGLe_MatE]

Great! Thx!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@peacevalleyaudio5496]

This is an excellent video. I am a drummer trying to compose but have never been able to pit together complex piano parts. This helped me tremendously. Thank you so very much. Keep putting up videos please. 😀

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi, I am so pleased to hear this, thank you for watching and I will be releasing new videos now more regularly! So stay tuned!

[@peacevalleyaudio5496]

@@composingacademy8270 Could I make a request for a topic for a video? How about showing how to modulate String sections. The dynamics and how they are used to make the strings sound real.

[@kabedford]

Thank you for this video, Simon! Got a lot out of it! Like other commenters here, I've done a fair amount of theory, etc, all of it online, following numerous channels, and using lots of software. Your guides here show me how better to use all of those things to make real music! 😱😀 Meanwhile, what do you think about a video getting into voice leading? I've learned enough to know that getting your chords into smooth inversions makes for good voice leading, and everything sounds awesome that way. What do you think?

[@yvanroustan4426]

Very great explanation as always ! i wish we could have more videos like this ! Have a nice day, thank you !

[@composingacademy8270]

I've got lots more videos planned, so watch this space! Thank you for watching!

[@yvanroustan4426]

@@composingacademy8270 Great ! thank you

[@lasimagenesqueyoveo]

Thank you very much and congratulations for such clear explanations that can be applied immediately, that allow me to advance at once months of study and attempts.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much - my aim is to explain it as simply as I can, so its great to see your feedback 😀

[@lasimagenesqueyoveo]

@@composingacademy8270 By the way, thank you very much for adding the summary in pdf. It is super useful to make the concepts very clear😀

[@composingacademy8270]

@@lasimagenesqueyoveo My pleasure - I'm glad it proved useful!

[@faizalshamchannel9779]

I’ve been watching videos on this channel over n over…keep posting more sir…

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you - I hope you've found them informative! More to come.....

[@clairecooper1754]

Inspiring video and piece of music. Thank you. I wish I had found your channel before the paid-for course I have.

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Claire, thanks so much for watching - I'm glad you found it useful!

[@muddycube-theboringytchann9036]

Great stuff!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@bryce3754]

Your vids are so inspirational. Thank so much

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much!

[@bryce3754]

@@composingacademy8270 no problem

[@levbrodkin5964]

All my questions on music you are answering

[@ElanZerotwenty]

Hey I just wanted to say before anything that your tutorials are amazing! I wanted to ask how do I count this to get it on time? and also what the bpm of this? its not a 4/4 quarter notes? Thanks

[@guillaumer6259]

Thanks you very much for your vidéo 😉

[@devildropmusic7687]

Appreciate sir 😊 Very peaceful sound

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you for the positive feedback, I really do appreciate it.

[@Lunolux]

wow, nice

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@dsheng_9827]

Hi! I really want to try to compose my own piece, but I always don't know where is the best to start. Your video really make my mind clear on the steps of composing this kind of music, I'm likely going to try on my own! I wonder what app are you using to compose and to record this video (i mean the app in this video)??

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi, I'm glad to hear that its helped with your process of composing. I'm using Cubase Pro 11 in the video!

[@jx5735]

Hi, what notation software are you using for this? I want to try transcribing and notating music like you've done and i think i recognized ableton as the DAW? It sounds great and I'm glad this has been a surge of inspiration during my conposition journey!

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi, I use Cubase Pro 12 as my DAW and Finale as my notation software, hope that helps! I am so pleased you have found it useful, thank you for watching!

[@gregoirelaurent8991]

Thanks for your explanation! But could U talk more about notes choice for the arpeggio ? Why 1,2,3,4,7? And not the 5... From where you bring that informations ?

[@dicktempelaar]

Fantastic……again

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks so much!

[@dicktempelaar]

@@composingacademy8270 you are very welcome , i am having so much fun with your tutorials !

[@dimark9173]

Thank you so much for the video! I have a question. 7:43 - you said I could add 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th notes. It's ok, but what about 5th and 6th? Can I use it in this case too?🙂