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Good piano technique is crucial for transforming notes into expressive music. It’s about much more than just playing notes correctly; it’s about playing them with ease, efficiency, and expressiveness. This allows pianists to convey emotions, create diverse sound textures, and uniquely interpret compositions. Improving your technique requires a comprehensive strategy that includes developing finger strength, …

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György Ligeti is one of the most influential and innovative composers of the 20th century. His works continue to inspire and challenge musicians around the world. In particular, Ligeti’s piano etudes are among the most famous of his contributions. They are both technically demanding and artistically challenging. Ligeti’s etudes are beyond dexterity exercises. They take …

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Digital trends and developments are continuing to have an outsized effect on music and the lives of musicians. One example of the benefits of this trend is the digitization of sheet music. Digitizing your sheet music helps preserve the longevity of your music collection and provides you with flexible access and use of your aging …

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Stride piano is an exciting and challenging piano style, rooted in jazz and ragtime music, with a rich and captivating history. The style is characterized by its left hand technique, which alternates bass notes and chords to create a powerful and energetic rhythmic sound. This stride piano style emerged in the early 20th century and …

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