http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B49i8EtmS-w Ever wonder what goes on in an arranger’s mind when they go to arrange a piece of music? Well, here’s a video showing some of that process. It also shows off some of the new Sibelius 7 music notation software. See how I take a hymn tune based on a German folk melody and […]
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Sibelius 7 first impressions
A look at the new Sibelius 7. Keep an eye out on my YouTube page in the near future for some screen shots and more detailed looks. Highlights For someone upgrading from older versions, plan to spend time learning the changes Gone are the menus, welcome the ‘ribbon’ Text handling changed (typography & frames) New […]
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New sheet-music
Four new titles are now available in the music catalog at the website. These titles are for solo organ, solo piano, instrumental solo with piano accompaniment and an organ hymn accompaniment/alternate harmonization. O Day Of Radiant Gladness jamesgilbertmusic.com/catalog.php?sid=OR22 This arrangement is based on a German folk tune, also known under the hymn tune name ES […]
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Why are Piano Lessons so expensive?
My opinions on the matter… As a piano teacher, I wonder sometimes how people can afford lessons. But when I see the cost of cell phone plans, cable tv, eating out, I wonder how people can afford those things too. I think it is a matter of priority. If the cost of lessons is such […]
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Me playing the piano
Here’s a video of me playing the piano. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LU7478Ir0w] Some people who haven’t seen me play the piano in a while (if ever) wanted me to put up a video of me playing the piano. This video shows me making up some music off the top of my head one day as I wait […]