Piano Adventures 4: Chanson and G Major/E minor

 This lesson plan includes activities for "Chanson" in Piano Adventures 4.

Music Sample

Listen to the Chanson Video. Chanson means song in French. Write a new descriptive title in your music that you think represents this song.

Theory

Watch the Video to learn about Relative Keys.

Improvisation

Watch the sample improvisation, Create First Full Circle. Then create your own improv using similar chord patterns and expressive melodies.

Supplementary Music

If you like Chanson, you might enjoy some of these calm expressive pieces.

Dreams Bright and Beautiful by Martha Mier in Romantic Impressions Book 2

October Morning by Martha Mier in Romantic Impressions Book 2

Starlight by Martha Mier in Romantic Impressions Book 2

Frosted Windowpanes by Martha Mier in Romantic Impressions Book 2

At A Sidewalk Cafe by Martha Mier in Romantic Impressions Book 2

Will Baily Imagine That (audio)

Will Baily Movie Theme (audio)

Will Baily Family Album (audio)

Will Baily Wait for Me (audio)