What is an arpeggio? The term Arpeggio has its roots In the Italian word arpeggiare, which means to play on the harp. A harpist plucks the strings one by one to play individual notes and chords, which is where the technique gets its name from. However, this does not mean that you can play an …
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It may seem like a daunting task to begin playing piano later in life. The stories of the child prodigy and young pop star are an indelible part of human mythology. These myths can create blocks in your subconscious that can stop you from beginning the piano in the first place. You might think that …
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Life is crazy, we all know. Time seems to be speeding up and out of control, especially this last year. Whether it is your new or changing responsibilities at work, spending time with your family and friends, or scrolling through some news or spacing out on your phone or computer screen, there is no shortage …
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Learning to play piano is the ultimate video game. Think about it for a moment. You are the main character. You start at the beginning of an epic journey, with limited skills and resources. Your character is not very agile and does not know very much of the possibilities of the world. As you practice, …
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Whereas Bach, Mozart and Beethoven are household names around the world, talented female pianists have not enjoyed the same limelight as their male counterparts. While it is true that there were not as many female pianists in the late 18th century, times have changed drastically since then. Some of the greatest pianists to ever grace …
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Until recently, knowledge of music and musical instruments was considered a pillar of classical education. The power of music to elucidate emotional and psychological responses has been understood for millenia. Furthermore, the fundamental nature of music as a mirror to reflect on the mysteries of the universe and grasp the meaning of existence itself has …
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There are few things more exciting in music than when an instrumentalist takes a solo. The energy is usually high and the momentum of the moment is exhilarating and inspiring. One of the most exciting parts of learning to play the piano is developing the ability to play your own piano solos. Yes, it can …
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It truly is a great time to begin studying music. Are you looking for free blank sheet music templates to download in PDF? You’ve come to the right place! The ability to access printable sheet music for free is amazing and wonderful. While nowadays you can learn piano with an app like Skoove, you still …
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From blues to jazz and from funk to RnB and hip hop, Black musicians have had a monumental impact on the history of music. Their achievements are endlessly inspiring and are crucial to study and understand, not just during Black History Month, but for a lifetime. What would music be without Prince or Duke Ellington? …
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Boogie Woogie is one of the most iconic and fun styles to learn on the piano. The infectious grooves and syncopated rhythms instantly make you sound like a great pianist and the cohesive and repetitious forms are ripe for improvisation and creativity with just a few easy to learn elements. The Boogie Woogie style developed …
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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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There are plenty of tips and tricks out there on how to write a catchy song, come up with creative melodies, or be a thoughtful, savvy composer. This will not be among those. This will be a slightly different guide for a slightly different purpose. And as worthy and elusive a purpose as composing original …
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