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It came out of the blue

Timeless Improvisation
Piano - Organ - Harmonium -
Accordion - Bayan - Bandoneon

2026 REPRINT

Available only in German

110 pages, softcover, 20 x 25 cm, many musical examples (see sample pages)

Paperback: €20.00 plus shipping
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Beyond Genre Boundaries:

A Timeless, Modern Musical Language

Whether classical, jazz, folk, ambient, or pop—true musical freedom begins where stylistic labels end. *It Came Out of the Blue* is a deliberately style-agnostic practical guide and source of inspiration for all keyboard and button-based instrumentalists. It is not dedicated to copying historical role models such as Bach, Chopin, or Keith Jarrett, but rather to developing a timeless, modern musical language and finding one’s very own musical voice.

The Power of Radical Reduction

The key to true creativity lies in the principle of a “musical diet”: by limiting oneself to a few intervals, a minimal scale, or elementary rhythms, unexpected expressive power emerges. These building blocks form the universal foundation of all music—the unadulterated grammar of a contemporary, vibrant musical expression.

The Moment of Success

Musicians know the magical state of flow, in which music flows effortlessly as if by itself—seemingly out of the blue. Yet this state requires preparation: shedding rigid patterns of thought centered on “right and wrong,” the courage to explore the instrument anew with the unbiased curiosity of a child, and understanding music as a meditative practice of the present moment.

A well-researched, encouraging, and practical guide that dispels theoretical baggage and allows you to experience the instrument in its purest form as a space for intuition, mindfulness, and a fresh, modern sound aesthetic.

– The book is available only in German –

ISBN: 978-3-9828626-3-7

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Playing the piano with Thilo Plaesser - iBook (German/English)

Your start in piano playing – interactive and get started right away!

This iBook is the ideal multimedia companion to get you started. Not only does it introduce you to the basics of playing the piano, it also gets you playing right away!

Video tutorials: Clearly structured instructions for a quick start.

Master chord playing: Learn professional accompaniment using chord symbols (leadsheets).

Integrated practice: Detailed musical examples and instantly accessible audio samples accompany each learning step.

Although this is an older version, the content is still relevant.

A classic

This teaching material may be a classic:

The recordings are from earlier years, but the musical principles are universal and timeless. Focus on the enduring relevance of the content—it is 100% current and unbeatable in its depth.

Target group

For YOU, if you want to play right away

This iBook is aimed at all beginners and keyboard musicians who are looking for direct and intuitive access to the instrument.

Forget the feeling of tedious, dry "practice": we focus on musical results that can be experienced immediately. The goal is to enable you to act freely and creatively musically from the very first note.

The book not only teaches techniques, but also the essential musical principles that allow you to quickly and melodiously play accompaniments based on chord symbols. The focus here is on developing your musical expressiveness—for immediate enjoyment while playing.

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