Peaceful Piano

This episode explores many musical ideas before resolving and committing.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

In line with Halloween, this episode creates some gentle piano music that is played "misterioso" (or mysteriously) in a minor key.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

This episode explores the feeling of falling rain, with gentle improvised music.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

This episode explores the theme of forgiveness, moving from a darker minor key into a brighter place.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Rests in music are spaces of silence. Where no notes are played, but the tempo of the music continues uninterrupted. This piece explores rests, big and small, long and subtle.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Welcome back to season two! We're returning with the second piano song that I learned to play many years ago, and exploring it further. Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

A new season of Peaceful Piano is on its way, as the longer, colder, darker months of winter approach. If you'd like to suggest an episode theme for the upcoming season, fill in the form on my website: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

A few minutes of gentle piano improvisation exploring the darkness and quiet at nightfall.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

With Halloween around the corner, this episode explores music that is eerie, dark, and beautiful.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

There are many different types of transitions in music. Changes in time signature, key signature, tempo, mood, and more. This episode explores a number of different transitions through improvisation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

This first episode plays with the theme of "Beginnings" and starts where many pianists begin - at middle C, in the key of C major. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

In celebration of passing our 40th episode, this week is completely freeform piano improvisation with no theme. Pure exploration!Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

This episode descends into darkness, then rising again into light, reflecting the winter solstice as we approach the longest night of the year. Peaceful Piano will be taking a break over the holidays, then back in January 2023 with new episodes. Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

This episode reflects on the idea of falling snow, slowly filling in the world. It's a response to episode 32 "Rainfall", exploring similar themes with softer, more gradual passages of music.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Meno mosso is one of those Italian musical terms that directs the tempo of a piece - it means to slow down and become less lively. Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! This episode improvises on the classic Christmas carol. Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Arpeggios are broken chords, and they can make beautiful improvisation by being played back and forth, up and down. This is an encore episode from 2021.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Music is a balance between repetition and variation. This episode explores moments of repetition and seeks to find that balance to create peaceful improvisation. Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Fall rain turns to winter snow in the mountains, leaving a stark line between the seasons. This episode shares a piece Abby recording in 2016 that reflects on this idea.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

The last episode of the season, reflecting on some of the themes and ideas from previous episodes through peaceful improvisation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations