Piano scales can be fun to play, especially once you get some speed up on them! Some people shy away from piano scales thinking they’re boring or difficult. But being able to race up and down on the piano with speed and agility is a great skill to have. We’ll look at the benefits of …
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What is the alto clef? Alto clef is a less common clef that we use in music theory and notation. It is like a compass that we can use to maneuver pitch notation, communicate and remember musical ideas with ease. The alto clef symbol looks like this: Two vertical lines on the left side extend …
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What is the treble clef? What is a treble clef? The treble clef is a symbol musicians use to notate pitches above and around middle C on the piano. The treble clef symbol is also known as G clef because it describes the location of G, specifically the G above middle C, or G4. …
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Ever noticed those two stacked numbers at the beginning of sheet music and wondered what they mean? They’re called time signatures, and understanding them is essential for keeping the beat and making music. Let’s explore how they help musicians play, read, and interpret music more effectively. What are time signatures? Time signatures, or meter, are …
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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 sight reading in music? Sight reading when a musician reads a piece of sheet music they have never seen before. Whether you’re playing for your own enjoyment or performing in front of an audience, having the ability to sight-read can greatly enhance your playing abilities and musical knowledge. Piano sight reading can be …
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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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