I Write A Piano Song In 10(ish) Minutes (No Preparation)

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I'm going to try something with NO idea if it will work out, or be a total failure.
I'm going to write (or try to write) a song in 10 minutes. And I'm going to do it by picking the key, chord progression and even lyrics at random out of a bowl.
Why?
Because doing something like this is a great way to push your creativity and your boundaries as well.
Personally, I find it really easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to chord progressions. I KNOW what chords sound good together, so I often find myself gravitating towards them.
This is a great way to challenge some of those habits and get a little uncomfortable.
So here it is:
- Choosing a key - 0:31
- Choosing the chords - 0:50
- Accidental Evanescence - 1:20
- Choosing lyrics - 2:20
- Choosing more lyrics - 4:58
- Choosing a 4th chord - 6:18
- The final product - 8:30
- Thoughts on the process - 9:41
This was a very cool experiment. It was certainly challenging and pushed me beyond my comfort zone. But that's how you get better!
I'd love for you to try something similar - and if you do, post a link to your video in the comments.
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Main ingredient = having fun If u make the exercise fun, the creative juices operate at their optimum. Fun video...thank you

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Awww thank you very much :) This was fun (and scary!) to do!

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More*

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I DEMAND a video with the complete version! (pleeeease)

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HANZel All those in favour say "Aye"!

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aye

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yes I can't understand what she is doing

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Send it to Tylor Swift...I can. Hear her singing this 😊

[@LoveRise]

Really love the feeling tone of the song. It would be so cool if you finished it on your own and do a video on what it morphed into. To increase engagement with your channel you could ask your subscribers to run with what you began to create here and see what they come up with by having them post their creations in the comments. That would be great fun!

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3:38 baby said “HA” when she caught the vibe, I felt that... Thank u

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You're such a wonderful teacher. I learned a lot from this, so clear and helpful. Thank you for sharing.

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So talented and you make learning fun as well.

[@davidriverolb]

All true. Thank you

[@ChaosCrowChannel]

i play piano for about 20 years now, and your videos are unbelievable helpful... always learn something new. Im really glad you are here :3 Keep it up!!

[@WickedFitBiz]

I am absolutely loving everything about this video!!!! Seeing you do this is what keeps me inspired to play. Just fun for the love of it!! Thank you for sharing a wonderful creative process, Lisa!!!

[@jacquelynking2184]

It ended up being a really good song. Catchy, and I found myself singing it. I wish I could do that. I am no where nearly advanced as you. Beginner here. And YOU are ADORABLE!!

[@thebedroomrockstar960]

Sony called, contracts going out today. I love how the V chord creates tension and want to resolve to the tonic chord. I kinda like the G Tonic myself, just release some tension, especially after eating my old lady's cooking. I love her but her cooking's sooo bad, I pray after I eat.

[@NikosAravanis]

This is a fun idea and a way to go out of your usual thought process and create something new and fresh. Don't be afraid to be expressive and write new songs. In time and as you get the feedback on what to improve from people you trust,you will get better.

[@stiffiron]

I love your videos! I sit and play along as best I can--and I am improving! 🙂 Thank you so much!

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You just made me feel young again. I love to hear more about the number system. Thank you for sharing this possibility with us.

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Still one of my favorite channels on KZbin and you, Lisa, are becoming one of my favorite musicians in existence. As my mother would've described it, I have a "music crush" on you. (Not in a creepy way. She's a science teacher and always describes people she has a "Science Crush" on!)

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Lisa who is she a piano player too?

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@@AppleBloom21 Huh? This is Lisa in the video.

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@@neojakemcc ohhhh ok I'm sorry I read the line wrong I read you and lisa I missed the comma I thought you were referring to another piano player named lisa. I'm always looking up new ppl to learn from

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@@AppleBloom21 Hahaha. All good. I was confused for a second. As for learning, I have started taking notes from this channel and am going to start incorporating what I've learned into my own playing and my own videos.

[@mead2243]

That’s was awesome. I would love to see you come up with another one

[@PianoteOfficial]

Maybe we will do a part 2!

[@clinton_jones]

That song is quite beautiful!

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I definitely need to say you are by far a very inspirational teacher . every time I feel a little slow on playing and just don't have it that day you give that kick with something better !! thank you I'm going to get back to practicing !! Best of wishes always !! Teddy !!

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thank you!!!! :)

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You have a good voice and an awesome memory.

[@thijs199]

Thanks for your enthusiasm, Lisa. You know it's like learning math, numbers don't lie. Neither does Music-theory, or ways of approaching songwriting.

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So true! :)

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[@LovelyLadySnowblood]

Yes this was cool! Thank you so much for teaching piano lessons. I really love your videos, wardrobe and positive spirit. 😉 Also I love the creative process of this special songwriting video.

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thank you for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

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Oh man, im breaking into tears, it's just so sensational to witness creation.

[@PianoteOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed this :)

[@PetulaGuimaraes]

This is such a fun exercise! I guess We can do that no matter our experience, we can just stick to the keys and chords we know, but still can have fun!

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This song is catchy, I am wishing it was an official song on Spotify! It's Such a good song! This Channel deserves more!

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Dear Miss Piano...best video yet! Helpful for me and my students. Thanks!

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Just wow.. I'm so happy I discovered you, you're super charming and inspiring!

[@x1thesoul172]

I iii V seems fair. For some reason I’m often pleased when I pick chords with roots based off the notes from a triad.

[@HeyItsEthanYT]

You Have A Good Singing Voice! Keep On Singing and Making Music! You Have A Good Voice.

[@heylou]

That's a fun idea! I do solo piano and catch myself returning to similar chords and overall flow. I mean the circle of fifths helps, but this way definitely forces you to pair things you wouldn't have. Great vid!

[@kagiraedmonds3652]

wow this has blown my mind songwriting for me has been hard😢but with this😝 is so awesome

[@markukeley2924]

That was very cool; randomness always energizes creations--a splash of color or a weird note. Enjoyed your effort!

[@carolines5096]

She’s so amazing and talented. Queeeen. I rly need to research how chord patterns work. I don’t know how you work out minor 3 from a key signature 🤷‍♀️ Thank you for the inspiration.

[@PianoteOfficial]

You're welcome! :)

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Caroline Learns Piano every note in a key has a number. Cmaj: C D E F G A B C Number system: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1(octave higher) In a major scale the 2,3,6 are minor therefore the iii chords is E minor. They have videos explaining this check out pianote channel.

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I've seem a lot of piano lesson tutorials but I've never seen anybody go out on a limb like this. Gutsy and well done!

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Crazy how easy it looks:0😍

[@PianoteOfficial]

Haha it LOOKS easy but I was super nervous ;)

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@@PianoteOfficial i think it was beautiful 😊

[@PJ-nh2dc]

This was awesome watching you put this all together and this seems like a fun exercise I'm definitely going to try out when I'm finished learning my scales!

[@lucaslottin9126]

Whoaw the song is very beautiful 😱

[@marckerik3863]

Already not so easy to me to see you make it ( a beautiful song) so easy, Lisa !

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Glad you like it :)

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Master Lisa....your the best!!!

[@TheMandatoria]

This is super fun. I'm gonna try this. Thankssss

[@silverbroom02]

This was so cool to watch! Thanks for demystifying yet another musical thing!

[@PianoteOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@williamclark9743]

Wow. There are times that I take my songwriting too seriously. While some of my songs lean that way, I forget to have fun and be creative. Watching this video gave me a GREAT idea on how to approach 2 new songs I wrote lyrics for. Also, since I write predominantly on my guitar and do country, I tend to get stuck in the G, C, D, Em, Am progression or some variation of this arrangement. My songs REALLY start to sound the same and if I'm tired of it, I can imagine what my listeners are probably thinking. Yes, I can put the CAPO on my guitar and maybe start on E instead of G, and while there are a lot of options there, there's still a lot of limitations for me since I'm not the well rounded player that I want to be. I never even thought of putting chord numbers in a bowl and just pulling them out randomly and see what happens. I've got a few pretty fun upbeat songs that this would probably work great on. I need to watch ALL your videos, take notes and work on finishing the Pianote course that I started. This is already helping me with piano music and while I'm working on adding accompaniments to older songs, I'm inclined to get back and rewrite (musically) some older stuff so it doesn't all sound the same. I know, long post, but thank you SO MUCH for making this video. You really are too cool.

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thank you for taking the time to write this! I'm so happy you are getting the results that you came for and I hope that I can help you get to where you want to be as a musician! :) Sharing music is so rewarding and it's stories like yours that make my heart feel full! :)

[@chuakk4557]

You are amazing! You 've made learning piano fun. Thank you.

[@fionaperto930]

This is inspiring. Thank you!

[@arroyobaby38]

Oh I would hope to be able to do this one day!

[@Mezilesialan]

Good light hearted fun. We enjoyed this , with a smile. Thank you. 😊💕

[@PianoteOfficial]

You are so welcome! :) I'm happy you enjoyed the video! :)

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So excited to try out the things you’ve taught in this video!! 😁

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Today, I have decided to sign up for pianote.com. Bouncing from one KZbin to another another is not helping me reach my goals. Thank Lisa for your energy and knowledge.

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WOOOHOO!!!!!! Can't wait to help you learn :)!!!!!

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her voice is warm.

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I like your Converse.

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Your videos are awesome and have provided me with the right amount of inspiration at the right moment. God bless you! ❤️🇦🇺

[@Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown]

That was pretty cool stuff!! Making up new things is my goto. I have a binder full of lyric ideas of titles. Never thought of doing it that way. Learning new things every day as they say.

[@PianoteOfficial]

FUN!!! Now you can start writing songs!!!!!!

[@katelynharris5453]

I'm in a song writing class and have intense writer's block right now, so this video came at a perfect time lol! I'm gonna use this idea to get my creative juices flowing

[@vlaseansmithen3305]

O my goodness! This is sooo inspiring😋😁😁. I am lost for words

[@JosephFaulstick]

This should be illegal it is so good.

[@barrienorman404]

I use dice, 3 or 4 to pick random chords 1 through 6 this can be very interesting.

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thats a great idea!

[@leeahegg2377]

Super talented!

[@ginotarabotto]

Boss. Loved it! Super inspiring.

[@enado18]

I’d buy and enjoy a whole album of this!

[@matthewstreacker7402]

I’ve been practicing more recently by improvising chords and playing on my piano and just the two videos I’ve seen from you have already been a huge help!! Also for some reason this song gives me a similar tone vibe to music from daughter although it’s a lot more major than minor.

[@odarrien]

The results of this process was completely unexpected. This is remarkable. It might be a cheesy but its a winner!!

[@dharryg]

The "bowl system!" How did I ever miss that one? What a fun exercise. Nothing to do this afternoon? Well, now I have these three bowls sitting here with all sorts of "stuff"" just waiting to be unleashed upon the sleepy world. Thanks!

[@PianoteOfficial]

WOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

[@velcroman11]

I really loved that you had to count up to each of the chords. If you have to count up to them, I don’t feel bad that I have to count up to them, thank you.

[@becomingbrie7232]

Love this ! Love the creativity. 😍

[@TheMusicChanneljakerocks]

Awesome video and song. I might try that process sometime and see what I can come up with.

[@Feathers147]

Top vid as always, can't help but love your kindness and encouragement that you share to us all😊😊😊

At the peak frustration with being restricted with chords you should just say ".. it" and do whatever you want to do. Seems like a nice creative pattern and something found in music. Arbitrary restriction and then finally a release.

[@Madman_picman]

Another great video and this is a neat way to do songwriting, might need to do this for my second or third song i do. I nearly completed my first song just need to finish off the second part of the song then practice it. 😀

[@samararaynerjohnson816]

Love this. You are amazing and so helpful! Please do some kesha songs?

[@Rozalyn508]

Great video Lisa. I really enjoyed it

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This exercise is really powerful. I really appreciate you for sharing this 👏 👏 👏

[@PianoteOfficial]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I had a lot of fun!!!

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OMG I LOVE IT!!! 😍😍😍

[@PianoteOfficial]

Haha Thank you :)

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Your channel inspires me a lot.You really do amazing.

[@AnNguyen-up3ov]

E is also my favorite key tooooo!

[@danielboes]

Very cool idea

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Ma’am now I’m doing music for ads... and one important thing to say I’ve learned a lot from your video keep doing💐💐💐❤️

[@HeyItsEthanYT]

I Love The Story Telling of The Song

[@floriszoet458]

Like this song you just thought up! Couple of more lines of lyrics to deepen the the story and increase the contrast between the fears, and the safety of a loved one, and it'll be complete. Especially if you keep coming back to your anchor in life, that love. The minors may accommodate a severe plot twist at the end... Fear of losing that love, and then finally losing it... And then what? Strong because of a memory of that love. Drama complete, and the romance as well. Would be nice if you could finish the song. Will be interesting to hear it!

[@PianoteOfficial]

Love this! I totally agree! :)

[@floriszoet458]

@@PianoteOfficial so, what are we waiting for? Let's do it!

[@TediumGenius]

Sweet! That turned out great!!!!!

[@matt_phistopheles]

Great idea and nice song. I'm doing these random things in my practice routine all the time. For this I use my old trusty D&D dice set. There is a 12 sided and an 8 sided in there that work perfectly for selecting keys and notes.

[@PianoteOfficial]

SMART!!!!!

[@joshuawarren5205]

That was actually a very beautiful song!

[@gabri3ltz]

Thank You!

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I really want to do this now. Seems fun and it’s a challenge

[@LuukSwinkels]

Songwriting is indeed not difficult at all. I really hope more people get inspired by videos like yours.

[@Dominique632]

This was sooooo goood! Pleaaase make more improv videos, but this time where you use the chords and key signature that you prefer, I really wanna hear what songs you can write😱😱😱

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This is absolutely brilliant! Subscribed

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That's a TALENT!

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If you make an album I bet there would be tons of people who wanna buy it. I love the melody!

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Incredible. Nice work.

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GReat video pianote

[@berkbelks756]

It's amazing.🎹😍 Please make a part 2!