If you struggle to remember the names of the notes when you’re reading piano sheet music, you’ll be interested to learn that there is more than one way to read music notes. While it is important to be able to recognize and name the notes in order to place your hands in the correct position, …
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Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of music with our comprehensive guide on how to read piano sheet music. This guide is your key to unlocking the language of music, a language that transcends borders and cultures. Whether you’re a budding musician or an experienced pianist looking to deepen your knowledge, understanding musical …
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Piano scales are an important part of developing your playing skills and understanding the building blocks of music. They help enormously to understand key signatures. If you have ever wondered why pianists play them, how they work and what the benefits are then you are in the right place. With a simple formula you will …
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Understanding the notes on a piano is a bit like learning a language – it might take a bit of time at first, but once you’ve mastered how it all works, you’ll be able to play whatever you want! This early effort is crucial, as it builds the foundation for musical expression, allowing you to …
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When you sit in front of a grand piano, your eyes are drawn not only to the mesmerizing keys but also to the three pedals at your feet. These pedals play a crucial role in shaping the sound and expression of the piano. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced pianist, understanding the functions of …
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Classical piano vs pop piano? When talking about your piano playing the simple answer is, have fun with both. Greater variety gives more chances to link up all the fascinating and intricate elements of making music. To put it into perspective, Mozart did not sit down and decide to write a piece of “classical music”. …
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Major and minor chords are the foundation of harmony in Western music. They are the two basic flavors and feelings from which all other chords emerge. In essence, major and minor chords are like opposites; a major chord consists of a major third followed by a minor third, and a minor chord consists of the …
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Learning to play the piano offers you wonderful opportunities for personal expression and enjoyment. Balancing this with familiarity of the most common mistakes on piano empowers you to speed up your progress! 1. Placing note accuracy above all else It is not only about playing the right note at the right time. Pianists move between …
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“I can’t play piano” ? There are two reasons you’ll never say this again. Firstly, because by the end of this article you will have played music, even if you don’t have a piano. Secondly, because this article will turbo charge your learning, by exposing common limiting thoughts and replacing them with empowering ones. This …
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Many people ‘wish’ they could play the piano. Many people start, then other factors get in the way. Some people achieve their goals. If every new pianist knew how to make piano practice fun, all of the time, every learner would fulfil their musical ambitions. This article covers all you need to enable better understanding …
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There is nothing more beautiful than watching your kids express themselves at the piano. Learning piano is an opportunity that many parents long to give their children. However, it is not an opportunity we can take for them. This article is all about what to do to encourage your kids as they take the opportunity …
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Many factors contribute to our impressions of the giants of classical music. Consider Mozart, Beethoven and Debussy. They have been immortalised in media, their music and influence are great. But what did music mean to them? And what can this teach us about our own musicianship? Mozart (1756 – 1791) Mozart was born into a …
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