What is a frequency? In simple terms, frequency refers to the number of sound wave vibrations per second. If there are enough of these vibrations in a second the ear perceives this as a sound we call a pitch. The faster the vibrations, the higher the pitch; the slower the vibrations, the lower the pitch. …
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What is a grand staff in piano? The grand staff is the combination of treble and bass clef, joined together with a bracket. It looks like this: The grand staff or grand stave is a musical staff used to notate piano music frequencies of notes. It is an effective way to divide what the left …
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What is articulation in music? Piano articulation refers to the marks that change how we play and perform music. In a written score, articulation markings in music don’t change the pitches, frequency or rhythm of the notes that are played; they dictate how they are performed. Articulation can dictate the duration and attack of notes, …
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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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What are eighth notes? The eighth note, or quaver, is a note value that is worth half a beat. Two or more eighth notes can be beamed together using a single line. You will see groups of piano note quavers beamed in groups of 2, 3, 4 and sometimes 6. A single eighth note symbol …
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To play the Db major piano chord, begin by locating the note Db, which is the first of the two black keys. Once you’ve found it, combine Db with F and Ab to create the Db major piano chord. Notes in the Db major chord The Db major piano chord consists of three notes Db, …
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To play the Db minor piano chord, begin by locating the note Db, which is the left of the two black keys. Once you’ve found it, combine Db with Fb and Ab to create the Db minor piano chord. Notes in the Db minor chord The Db minor piano chord consists of three notes Db, …
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To play the G# major piano chord, begin by locating the note G#, which is the middle of the three black keys. Once you’ve found it, combine G# with B# and D# to create the G# major piano chord. Notes in the G# major chord The G# major piano chord consists of three notes G#, …
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To play the C# minor (C#m) chord, begin by locating the note C#, which is the black key immediately to the right of C. Once you’ve found it, combine C# with E and G# to create the C# minor chord. C# minor notes The C# minor chord consists of three notes: C#, E and G#. …
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To play the Ab major piano chord, begin by locating the note Ab, which is the middle of the three black keys. Once you’ve found it, combine Ab with C and Eb to create the Ab major piano chord. Notes in the Ab major chord The Ab major piano chord consists of three notes Ab, …
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To play the C# major piano chord, begin by locating the note C#, which is the first of the two black keys. Once you’ve found it, combine C# with E# and G# to create the C# major triad. Notes in the C# major chord The C# major piano chord consists of three notes C#, E# …
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To play the Gb major piano chord, begin by locating the note Gb, which is the left most of the three black keys. Once you’ve found it, combine Gb with Bb and Db to create the G flat major piano chord. Notes in the Gb major chord The Gb major piano chord consists of three …
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