Let It Snow [36]

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/