Richard Pryn

Learning paths · Beginner to intermediate

Cinematic piano

From choosing a piano sound to writing chords, intros and whole trailer cues on piano alone.

9 steps3 stagesAbout 39 minutes of reading

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Stage 1

Get set up

  1. 1 What are the Different Types of Pianos - With Pictures 5 min
  2. 2 What Is A Piano Roll? 3 min
  3. 3 The 11 Best Free Piano VST Plugins That Actually Sound Good 6 min
Stage 2

Write better piano parts

  1. 4 6 Easy Ways To Write For Piano 4 min
  2. 5 5 Ways to Make Your Piano Chords Sound Better 1 min
  3. 6 Better Piano Music in 5 Steps 7 min
  4. 7 5 Simple Steps to More Realistic Piano 7 min

Want this stage taught in full? Cinematic Piano Course: Learn to write dramatic piano-led trailer music, nostalgic piano for ads and tense piano underscore for TV, and make it sound like a real pianist is playing.

Stage 3

Piano in trailers

  1. 8 How to write ENGAGING piano INTROS | Motherless Brooklyn Trailer Music Walkthrough 1 min
  2. 9 Creating A Dramatic Trailer Cue Using Only A Piano 5 min

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