How to create your own Orchestral version of The Swan (or just play along with mine)
Channel: Tommy's Piano Corner
Date: 04/03/2019

In this video, I'll talk you through how to go about creating your own Orchestral version of Saint Saens 'The Swan' using your laptop that you can use to play along with your piano.  Included in the video is a recording of myself playing along with the basic piano accompaniment so you can hear the end result. 

If you prefer just to have fun playing along with a version that's already created for you, then simply click the link below to get free MP3 downloads of versions you can either use with Siloti's transcription for Solo Piano, the original Piano Part (just an accompaniment) or play along with any other solo instrument.  I've also included some practice notes to help you get the most from these recordings.

DOWNLOAD THE MP3 FILES
https://mailchi.mp/7f9fef86bce3/mp3-saint-saens-swan-free-downloads

This is the second in the series - the first being how to do this to get a version of Gounod's Ave Maria (based on Bach's C Major prelude).  If you missed that video, you can watch it here:
https://youtu.be/5nU4VGXBEbw

These were created in Garageband using Garritan Personal Orchestra.  Garageband ships free with any MacBook

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EQUIPMENT:
Fully details of all equipment used are available on my blog at the address below:
http://tommyspianocorner.com/youtube-equipment/ 
Filmed on an iPhone 8+ - using the Filmic Pro app
Audio captured on an iPhone 6S using a Shure MV88 Microphone
Vocals captured on a Rode SmartLav microphone plugged into an iPhone 4S
Video editing done using iMovie
Audio editing done using Garageband

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