Have you ever wondered what a seventh chord on piano is? 7th chords are commonly found in genres like jazz and blues and are synonymous with the sounds of the genres. These interesting piano chords add a bit more flavour than standard chords and are great tools for composers and performers to learn. In this …
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“The piano ain’t got no wrong notes.” – Thelonious Monk Setting realistic and achievable goals is one of the best ways I’ve found to progress on the piano. Small steps really do add up to huge leaps over time. Now that the first month of the year has passed, I’m checking in on my piano …
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Few composers in the history of western music have achieved the same level of fame and musical honors as Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven’s music is so ubiquitous that he finds himself as a member of the “3 B’s of Classical Music”, Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Ludwig van Beethoven composed for a wide range of instruments …
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Have you ever wondered how musicians effortlessly create melodies and harmonies, or what is a scale degree? Scale degrees are fundamental to grasping music theory, helping you understand the structure of music more efficiently. A scale in music theory is a sequence of notes played in ascending or descending order with a specific interval structure. …
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“The piano keys are black and white, but they sound like a million colors in your mind”. – Maria Cristina Mena I’ve been on my own piano journey for a while now, and I know firsthand how tricky it can be to figure out where you stand. The skill levels in this guide are based …
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To play the F# major piano chord, begin by locating the note F#, which is the first of the three black keys. Once you’ve found it, combine F# with A# and C# to create the F# major piano chord. Notes in the F# major chord The F# major piano chord consists of three notes F#, …
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Music theory is the toolbox every musician uses and whatever level you’re at you can always learn something new and exciting to add to it. Theory is an essential aspect of music that provides a foundation for understanding the mechanics and structure of music. One of the most useful concepts in music theory is the …
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The music for the 2003 Walt Disney Productions film Pirates of the Caribbean is fun, energetic, and full of catchy melodies and harmonies. The film is based off the Pirates of the Caribbean themed rides at Disney’s amusement parks and has since blossomed into a multi-film franchise following the stories of many characters including Captain …
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Are you looking for a quick, clear guide to help you get to grips with basic piano chords? You’re in the right place. Our expert musical writers have compiled a piano chords for beginners guide which will have you understanding chords on piano and playing your favorite songs in no time. Formed by playing two, …
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To play the F minor (Fm) chord, begin by locating the note F, which is the white key immediately to the left of the three black keys. Once you’ve found it, combine F with A-flat and C to create the F minor chord. F minor notes The F minor chord consists of three notes: F, …
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To play the G major chord, begin by locating the note G, which is the white key immediately to the right of F#, the leftmost note of the three black keys. Once you’ve found it, combine G with B and D to create the G major chord. G major notes The G major chord consists …
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To play the F major chord, begin by locating the note F, which is the white key immediately to the left of the three black keys. Once you’ve found it, combine F with A and C to create the F major chord. F major notes The F major chord consists of three notes: F, A …
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