• Freeform [41]

    In celebration of passing our 40th episode, this week is completely freeform piano improvisation with no theme. Pure exploration!

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    7m | Jan 26, 2023
  • Resolution [40]

    This episode explores many musical ideas before resolving and committing.

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    8m | Jan 17, 2023
  • Solstice [39]

    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.

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    7m | Dec 20, 2022
  • Snowfall [38]

    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.

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    9m | Dec 13, 2022
  • Meno Mosso [37]

    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.

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    8m | Dec 6, 2022
  • Let It Snow [36]

    Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! This episode improvises on the classic Christmas carol.


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    6m | Nov 29, 2022
  • Arpeggio [Encore]

    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.

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    7m | Nov 22, 2022
  • Repetition [35]

    Music is a balance between repetition and variation. This episode explores moments of repetition and seeks to find that balance to create peaceful improvisation.

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    8m | Nov 15, 2022
  • Snow Lines [34]

    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.

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    6m | Nov 8, 2022
  • Misterioso [33]

    In line with Halloween, this episode creates some gentle piano music that is played "misterioso" (or mysteriously) in a minor key.

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    8m | Nov 1, 2022
  • Rainfall [32]

    This episode explores the feeling of falling rain, with gentle improvised music.

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    9m | Oct 25, 2022
  • Forgiveness [31]

    This episode explores the theme of forgiveness, moving from a darker minor key into a brighter place.

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    9m | Oct 18, 2022
  • Rests [30]

    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.

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    8m | Oct 11, 2022
  • Second Beginnings [29]

    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.

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    8m | Oct 4, 2022
  • Season 2 - Trailer

    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/



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    1m | Sep 16, 2022
  • Season Finale [28]

    The last episode of the season, reflecting on some of the themes and ideas from previous episodes through peaceful improvisation.



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    8m | May 3, 2022
  • Sleep [27]

    Some quiet piano improvisation in honour of sleep. Or perhaps to help you sleep!



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    9m | Apr 26, 2022
  • Limitations [26]

    Limiting the right hand to a single note, this episode creates gentle music within the limitation. The left hand picks up the slack to carry the improvisation forward.



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    6m | Apr 19, 2022
  • Light [25]

    This episode celebrates the return of the light with spring time, staying in the upper half of the piano to hit higher, sparkling notes.



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    8m | Apr 12, 2022
  • Common Time [24]

    This episode improvises in Common Time to celebrate 4/4 (April 4th) where each measure has four beats of quarter notes. It's the most common time signature used in music.



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    9m | Apr 5, 2022
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