The great thing about the piano is its incredible range of notes. Standard keyboards have 88 keys. That gives us a lot of room to work with! Unfortunately, there are only 5 lines on the treble and bass staff. How can we use sheet music to represent really high or really low notes? The answer …
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Did you know? Claude Debussy didn’t write Clair de Lune to sound perfect or strict. He wanted it to feel free, floating and almost improvised like light moving across water. That’s why the music doesn’t like being rushed or played too evenly. You don’t need to be an advanced pianist to play ”Clair de Lune”. …
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Or why starting piano in January might be the worst time to begin An analysis of 1.1 million users shows that those who start in May statistically stick with it much longer. The psychology of the New Year The psychological appeal of the “fresh start” is a well-documented driver of human behavior. “Temporal landmarks”, such …
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Did you know? “Mad World” was originally written and recorded by Tears for Fears in 1982 as part of their debut album “The Hurting”. The Gary Jules version gained widespread popularity after being featured in the 2001 film Donnie Darko. Mad World is one of the most haunting and emotional songs you can play on …
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In music, tempo markings such as allegro, andante and moderato are crucial for determining a piece’s speed. These terms indicate both the original tempo and any changes throughout the composition. Historically, tempo markings were used to denote specific dance styles or as titles, but their role has evolved to become a fundamental aspect of musical …
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Did you know? The piano part of “The Scientist” was written before the lyrics. Coldplay’s singer, Chris Martin, started with a simple piano idea and built the song around it. That’s one reason the piano feels so natural and emotional, it’s not just an accompaniment. It’s the heart of the song. You can play The …
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Rubato is a slight and powerful technique in music. Derived from the Italian work rubato, meaning “to steal”, rubato is an expressive technique where musicians deviate from the strict timing of a piece. It is not playing out of time. It is often felt like a pushing or pulling of the pulse, speeding up or …
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Did you know? “Say Something” was written to sound fragile on purpose? The band wanted the song to feel almost unfinished, as if the piano could stop at any moment. That’s why the chords move slowly, the melody stays simple and there’s so much space between notes. The silence is just as important as the …
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With so many piano apps available today, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting out. As a piano educator with many years of teaching experience, I reviewed these apps with two perspectives in mind. I used my professional background to evaluate their structure, accuracy, and teaching approach, while also putting …
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Interesting fact The “Chopsticks” piano song wasn’t always called “Chopsticks”. When it was first published in 1877, it was named “The Celebrated Chop Waltz” and was written by a 16-year-old British composer, Euphemia Allen. She used the pen name Arthur de Lulli, and this ended up being the only piece she ever published. The “Chopsticks” …
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Interesting fact For a long time people loved to say that “Greensleeves” was written by King Henry VIII as a love song for Anne Boleyn. It’s a great story… however it’s almost certainly not true. The tune first shows up in print in 1580, more than 30 years after Henry died, and its musical style …
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Did you know? “Bella Ciao” didn’t start out as a Netflix hit. Long before Money Heist, it was an Italian folk song connected with people standing up for freedom and better living conditions. Over time it became known as a song of resistance and hope, sung at gatherings and demonstrations all over the world. If …
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