From iconic ballets to expressive piano pieces, Tchaikovsky’s timeless works offer something for every pianist from beginners to professionals. Whether you’re looking to build on your skills or add to your repertoire, this guide help you learn and play his music. Let’s start by learning a little more about Tchaikovsky and why his works are …
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Ever noticed those two stacked numbers at the beginning of sheet music and wondered what they mean? They’re called time signatures, and understanding them is essential for keeping the beat and making music. Let’s explore how they help musicians play, read, and interpret music more effectively. What are time signatures? Time signatures, or meter, are …
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Ever wanted to play the iconic riff from “Still D.R.E.” by Dr. D.R.E on piano? This step-by-step guide will help you master the famous piano melody with ease. The beauty of “Still D.R.E.” lies in its simplicity. The song uses a repetitive chord progression that makes it easy to memorize and perfect for beginners. With …
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Learning how to read sheet music is an invaluable skill. It will make learning songs on the piano much easier and intuitive. If you already play by ear that’s a great skill to have, however learning to read piano sheet music will enhance your musicianship and allow you to communicate and preserve your music with …
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What are arpeggios? Arpeggios in music are one of the most useful things you can learn on piano. Whether you are just starting out or are a more advanced pianist, arpeggios are a fundamental skill that should be practiced regularly as they appear everywhere in music. In this guide we will take a look at …
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Knowing what the notes are on a piano and how to read them is an essential skill for any pianist. This piano note guide will teach you some useful tips and help you approach new piano songs with confidence. We will be covering what piano notes are, how to play them in time as well …
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Let’s face it—getting kids to stick with piano practice can sometimes feel like convincing them to eat their vegetables. One minute they’re excited about learning a new song, and the next they’re sliding off the bench like jelly. But what if you could turn practice time into play time? That’s where piano games come in. …
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Ready to start playing some well-known tunes on the piano? We’ve got you covered with our extensive catalog of tunes. Explore our video tutorials or dive into your favorite genre with our lists of piano music for beginners. Each song is arranged by difficulty so you can find the perfect piece to match your skills. …
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Do you know how to identify the value of the notated silences known as ‘rests’ when reading sheet music? While listening to a song, it’s common to overlook the pauses and silences, as your ear naturally gravitates towards active elements like lyrics, catchy melodies, or rhythms. Rests contribute significantly to music’s structure and expression. Understanding …
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When you start learning the piano, one of the first things you’ll hear about is rhythm. But what does that really mean? Rhythm is simply the timing of the notes you play — it’s what makes music move and feel alive. It’s the steady beat you tap your foot to and the pattern of long …
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Music is a language, like all languages it uses characters and symbols to communicate meaning. Musicians use different note symbols to communicate the duration of notes in music. In this article, we will learn about whole notes, half notes and quarter notes. These note values are the basic units of time in music, almost like …
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Middle C is often the first note the beginners learn to identify on the piano. It is a solid foundation to begin any piano study. How to find middle C on the piano Middle C is quite easy to find on the piano. Take a minute to look at the keyboard. Do you notice any …
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