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Practice Vlog/Tips (Using the Metronome) Feat. Bowser's Theme from Super Mario 3D World

Here is a brief practice vlog that goes over how to use the metronome to gradually increase speed/tempo of a piece, after the basic notes and rhythms are already mastered. It covers common practice pitfalls and shows the whole process of using the metronome in this manner, as well as where and when to do so (video endscreen includes a brief summary of topic covered).

This is the first of many practice vlogs covering tips and tricks to help you improve your playing/practice. These will ...

The Future of this Patreon

Hello Everyone,

I apologize for the neglect here on Patreon. I've been reflecting this past year, on what I want to do here on Patreon and give more value to patrons of the channel. There will be some changes coming September. Expect a post soon. I thank you all for you patience and support.

Your Pianist,

Erik

Nursery Rhymes Spooky Versions (MIDI)

Here's a "happy" little medley of some of the most iconic nursery rhymes in human history. Enjoy and happy Halloween.

Your Pianist,

Erik

Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Piranha Plants on Parade (MIDI)

Here is the midi for the above track. Players be warned this is captured directly from my live performance so there's bound to be a few mistakes. Having said that, this take is pretty clean for the most part. Happy Practicing!

Your Pianist,

Erik

Nemona Battle Theme

One of my favorite champions and battle themes in recent Pokémon gens. It exudes an aloof playfulness that pairs well with the character. This track is very tricky, with fast runs, large leaps, syncopations and more. The chromatic stride passage at 0:27 still gives me trouble even though I've been working this one for months. The video will go live this weekend.

Your Pianist,

Erik

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Tulin Sage of Wind (MIDI)

Here is the midi (live and unedited) and video for the next Sage in Tears of the Kingdom. Only 2 left to go. Tulin's theme is by far the most difficult of the sage themes to arrange and play yet. The original track is made to work well with a small ensemble and doesn't translate well to the piano medium. So I took a few artistic liberties with the harmonies, textures and added a few twists of my own. This will go live officially this upcoming weekend Saturday 8/12 at Noon EST. I hope to see y...

(TOTK) Riju Sage of Lightening Theme (MIDI)

This video will be released this weekend. Here it is a few days early for my Patreons. Thank you for your continued support. Sheets will be done soon. Also be warned that the midi is from a live performance and unedited. 

Your Pianist,

Erik

Yunobo Sage of Fire (Totk) MIDI

Here's the first of the Sage themes. I plan on doing them all and a medley, but I need to finish the game first for the latter. Sheets are being worked on atm. I apologize for the delay.

Your Pianist,

Erik

Urbosa's Theme (Triumphant Version)

Here's the slightly early link to this newest cover (will be officially released this weekend). This one starts out fairly standard but then gains intensity towards the final climactic cadence. Tremolos abound to players be warned. Sheets to come shortly.

Your Pianist,

Erik

P.S. I'll be releasing more videos to celebrate the upcoming release of Totk.

Lance/Red Champion Theme (Extended)

Here is the first new video in a while. Starting with this video, Patrons will get early access to new videos the week before they are released.

The arrangement itself is split into 3 sections:

1) Original Theme

2) Pokemon Puzzle Challenge Remix

3) Original Ending

This track is quite tricky to play with large leaps, fast runs on and off the black keys, tremolos, etc. Sheets will be coming soon so good luck players.

Your Pianist,

Erik

Volo Theme (MIDI) LIVE

It's been a while. I've been taking a much needed break from YT (was really burnt out and need to change gears/focus on other aspects of my life) and just getting back into the swing of things. Thank you to everyone stuck with me and the channel during this dearth of content. This one is a tricky but the performance itself very clean with a few glitches so players be warned.

Sheets are almost done so I will post an updated MIDI based on the sheets later. From now on all MIDI marked as L...

Kass's Theme Extended (MIDI)

Here is the midi for the extended version of Kass's theme/ Special thanks to discord user "Swofty" for bringing this missing midi file to my attention. Enjoy!

Your Pianist,

Erik

Ganon's Tower/ Ganondorf Theme (MIDI)

No sheets for this one yet so the midi here is based from the live performance. Players be warned! 

A summary of some of the techniques used here:

- fast chromatic scales

- large/fast leaps and chords

- fast arpeggios

- rubato and pulse pacing

Best of luck this is a tricky one.

Your Pianist,

Erik

Pokemon Pinball Pokedex Theme (MIDI)

Good news everybody! The sheets for this are done and submitted (just waiting on my editors) so the midi for this is from the sheet music and should be 100% accurate. No missed or flubbed notes here. Enjoy!

Your Pianist,

Erik

February Sheet Music Discount Codes

Here are some first come first serve discount codes for Musicnotes:

 5PAAJN6SU2 - 10%

FZVE795VQE - 25%

RDQFEW8TRQ - 50%

Happy Practicing and new vids to come soon!

Burn Butcher Burn (MIDI)

Here I've provided 2 versions of the midi. One is based off of the live performance you hear in the video on the channel and the other comes from the official sheet music for more accuracy. Happy practicing!

Best,

Erik

Twinleaf Town (MIDI)

The midi for this is from the official sheet music, so it should be 100% accurate with no mistakes. Also I've provided 2 version: one with all tracks on the same midi channel and the other with them separated. Let me know if you find any errors.

Your Pianist,

Erik Correll

December Sheet Music Discount Codes

Hello Everyone,

Starting this month I will be posting monthly discount codes for my sheet music here for you loyal patrons. These are first come first serve (They only have a few uses for each code and work exclusively on the MusicNotes website.

10% Off - YZSYT3Y22L

Thanks again for your support and happy practicing!

Your Pianist.

Erik

The Roost/Brewster Theme (MIDI)

Here is the live MIDI from today's video. There are 2 variations, each more difficult than the last. However, this is still one of the more approachable tracks on the channel. Happy practicing!

Your Pianist,

Erik Correll

Squid Game Theme "Way Back Then" (MIDI)

The midi from this live performance is very clean. There's only 1 or 2 'ghost' notes in the entire thing. Happy practicing. I've included the bonus midi as well. 

Your Pianist,

Erik

Fi's Theme Variations (Midi)

Here is the unedited midi for my variations on Fi's theme. Be careful of those tricky 'Battle' variations. Enjoy!

Your Pianist,

Erik

New Super Mario Bros. Wii Underwater Theme (Midi)

This is actually the second time I've recorded this for the channel but I didn't record midi data back in the days of old. This arrangement takes the form of a stylized waltz, with a bombastic variation in the second half. Enjoy!

Your Pianist,

Erik

Botw 2 Trailer Music (Midi)

Here's the midi for this gameplay trailer. I took a few artistic liberties, especially in the second half.

Your Pianist,

Erik

Mario Bros. Medley (MIDI) UPDATE

Here are the midi files created from the sheet music. These are more accurate than the previous midi posted; which was taken from my live performance. I removed most of the glissandi because the playback on them is weird. So be sure to take them with a grain of salt. Also hands should be edited separate. Enjoy and happy practicing!

Your Pianist,

Erik

Undertale - His Theme (Midi)

The midi for this was made from the sheets not from my live performance. Also the hands should be separated into different colors. Let me know if they are not, or if you have any other questions/concerns. Otherwise, happy practicing.

Your,

Pianist,

Erik

Kaine Salvation (Midi)

Here is the midi file for the above track. I've seperated the left and right hands this time. Let me know how that works. There are still a few little mistakes here and there becuase this is taken directly from the live performance. Happy Practicing!

Your Pianist,

Erik

Mario Medley (Midi)

Keep in mind this midi is taken directly from the live performance. Learners be warned. 

Your Pianist,

Erik

Xenoblade Chronicls 2 Extended Title Theme (MIDI)

This is the unedited midi so players beware. This is recorded and taken from my live performance so there are a few mistakes. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

Your Pianist,

Erik

Mother's Day Livestream Practice/Recording Session (Archive)

Streamed on 5/9/21

This livestream was more focused on practicing and recoding the a Mario Medley. Also there were some technical difficulties which will be ironed out for next time. Regardless I hope you enjoy this archived footage.

I plan on streaming once a month on Sundays (announced on my discord)

Zelda Main Theme (Midi) Edited

Here's a cleaned up version of the midi. Keep in mind this is still taken from a live performance. So times and other things will be more organic than midi from sheet music. 

Your Pianist,

Erik