While listening to a song, it’s common to overlook the rest which make up the pauses and silences. However, rests in music do contribute to music’s structure, expression and rhythm. Understanding and recognising rests is essential when reading and writing music. In this article we will examine how rests in music are represented through notation …
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Music is often described as a language of its own, with unique symbols that convey meaning. One essential part of this musical “language” is how it shows the duration of each note, in other words, how long you hold a note when playing. Musicians use specific note symbols to communicate these durations. The three fundamental …
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Have you ever looked at a piece of piano music and noticed that it is split into two separate parts? These two parts show the treble clef and bass clef. Often these clefs dictate which notes to play in which hands. Learning bass clef is a vital component of learning to read sheet music. So …
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It’s the holiday season! Another year has flown by and hopefully you’ve been practicing the piano, increasing your skills and the number of songs you can play. Now you’re getting in the Christmas mood, it’s the best time to set about learning new holiday songs on the piano, ready to impress for the festive season. …
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Practice smarter Some folks spend lots of time practicing piano or other instruments every day, while others do shorter sessions, like 20 minutes a few times a week. But does practicing longer mean you’ll get better faster? Not really. It’s not just about how long you practice, but how smart you practice. Many great musicians …
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What is a chord progression? Chords are the foundation of most music. They shape emotion, provide structure and add colour. Played in sequence their meaning is influenced by context. The relationship between chords is called a chord progression, what we’ll be looking at in this article. Understanding and writing chord progressions is key for any …
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Welcome to the enchanting world of premium digital pianos! Whether you’re a seasoned pianist or just starting your musical journey, these instruments will captivate your heart and bring your melodies to life. In this article, we’ll introduce you to a selection of top Alesis digital keyboards, each with its own unique features and exceptional sound …
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Whether you’re a beginner or advanced piano player, find out about the history of this beautiful instrument and connect more deeply with it. Find out how it evolved and became a popular household item. Keep on reading so next time you go to your piano, you’ll see it in a whole new light! What is …
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Finger positions are the key to learning to play the piano quickly and well. They allow you to learn difficult music quickly, avoid injury, and master playing fast and at tempos and key signatures that you could never imagine before. Here we cover many techniques to learn piano positions, and apply them to your own …
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When sitting down at the piano for a practice session, it can be really tempting to just jump straight into practicing that new song you’ve been wanting to play. Having that kind of enthusiasm to start practicing a song is really great but, as a pianist, you should also try to start each practice session …
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The metronome is one of the most valuable practice tools available to you as a pianist. A piano metronome produces a steady pulse, which will help you to stay in time when playing and improve your rhythmic skills. The pulse can be sped up or slowed down by adjusting the tempo, which is usually measured …
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What are ties in music? Ties in music are symbols that connect two notes of the same pitch together, creating one rhythmic value. Ties can be useful when breaking down more complex rhythms into more understandable groupings or writing note durations through barlines. Ties are an important concept to understand for any musician as they …
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