Piano by Pattern Review
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Summary:
Learning to play piano by pattern is a great way to begin exploring broader musical learning concepts, and Piano by Pattern brings these principles to life for beginning and intermediate students. A well done video course which features tutorials ranging from basic, beginning concepts to intermediate musical lessons, we give Piano by Pattern 3 stars for its high quality videos and well thought out content. While the set could benefit from additional sources of information, such as a workbook, the set is a good option for those looking for a supplemental learning set.
Package:
Piano by Pattern comes with a core set of nine (9) video tutorials that take students along a basic to intermediate learning journey. The course starts out by teaching the fundamentals of piano playing and traces the students all the way to playing intermediate chord progressions and improvising various genres of music. Students can opt for either a virtual download set or can pay a small premium for a physical version of the kit.
In addition to the core video lessons, the kit also includes a songwriting book that helps take students from exploring musical concepts to producing their own original works. An additional set of four (4) bonus videos also takes music learning to a more advanced stage, setting the groundwork for students to explore independent learning opportunities in a variety of musical genres.
Best For:
Ideal for students who have some basic familiarity with music concepts or are actively taking music lessons, Piano by Pattern provides an effective framework for beginning and intermediate players to take their skills to the next level. No matter what you starting point is, the set contains valuable insights into music learning that make it ideal for beginning players, music educators and intermediate players who need to refresh some of the core concepts in piano composition. The supplemental song writing book also makes the course useful for beginning and intermediate players who want to pursue starting out in musical composition.
Pricing and Assurances:
After ordering the set, students have up to 60 days to apply for a full refund on their purchase. If you aren’t completely satisfied, Piano by Pattern will refund your purchase a full 60 days after the initial sale – as a result, the trial provides a great opportunity to explore various piano pattern learning techniques.
Our Review:
Designed by leading piano instructors, Piano by Pattern is based upon musical principles that have guided leading music classes for over a century. The underlying mathematical patterns in music which define Western harmonies form an important cornerstone in helping players to better understand musical concepts. A great supplement to traditional theory courses, Piano by Pattern serves as a bridge between music theory and practice.
Organized in a series of 13 total videos (9 core videos plus 4 bonus materials), the course features an integrated console where you can easily navigate through the website to find the right concepts. With its combination of high quality content and easy navigation, the site makes visualizing the learning process much easier. Students will genuinely appreciate the intuitive, clear navigation that allows reviewing and analyzing videos to become much easier from beginning to end.
When you login to the videos you can see a virtual piano that displays the core aspects of the lessons, making it much easier to replicate the concepts on your home keyboard. You can easily navigate the videos to review important concepts again as well as pausing the videos so you can take your own notes or keep up on your own keyboard. Since the course is taught with a focus on patterns, it provides a much more effective way to master core concepts that are useful for improving musical understanding, play and composition alike.
What Separates Piano by Pattern
While we give the course 3 stars, it does a good job of accomplishing what it sets out to do: the course is a useful way to learn prominent music theory concepts and how they translate in practice. With the help of the videos, you can understand how to think musically which can extend your skills in a variety of directions. The well done songwriting book helps take musical thinking from an idea to practice, encouraging students to improvise and accelerate the learning process.
The unique approach to music education truly separates the course from many other traditional programs, and is a great supplement for students who want deeper insights into the musical discovery process. If you’re looking to improve musical understanding, reading and composition, Piano by Pattern is a great way to take learning to the next level.
