The piano is without a doubt one of the most flexible and popular instruments, appearing in almost every musical genre. The piano is present in many genres, from classical to jazz to blues to rock and pop. This week, we will look at some of the most popular piano playing styles to give you a …
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At music’s core lies the concept of ‘texture’ ā a fundamental element that defines the overall quality and complexity of a musical piece. Texture in music is akin to the weave of a fabric. It’s about how the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements are combined to create the overall sound of a composition. In this …
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Ever noticed those two stacked numbers at the beginning of sheet music and wondered what they mean? Theyāre called time signatures, and understanding them is essential for keeping the beat and making music. Letās 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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Few composers in the history of western music have achieved the same level of fame and musical honors as Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethovenās music is so ubiquitous that he finds himself as a member of the ā3 Bās of Classical Musicā, Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Ludwig van Beethoven composed for a wide range of instruments …
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“I can’t play piano” ? There are two reasons you’ll never say this again. Firstly, because by the end of this article you will have played music, even if you don’t have a piano. Secondly, because this article will turbo charge your learning, by exposing common limiting thoughts and replacing them with empowering ones. This …
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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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If you are just starting out on the piano, mastering scales and arpeggios will make learning a song far easier. Rather than seeing each dot as a lone note, youāll be able to spot a pattern of notes and know very quickly what it is and how to play it. Youāll find these patterns come …
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Easter is a joyful time of the year accented with the bursts of color from tulips, daffodils and crocuses and, if youāre in the northern hemisphere, a determined sun squeezing through the winter clouds. Nothing lifts the spirits and generates hope like music, and when you combine it with the early signs of life that …
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Interesting fact When Pink Floyd recorded āAnother Brick in the Wall (Part 2),ā they added something unforgettable, a choir of schoolchildren singing the famous line āWe donāt need no educationā. Producer Bob Ezrin invited kids from a London school into the studio and their voices gave the track its powerful, rebellious sound. Ready to play …
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āThe Sorcererās Apprenticeā piano song wasnāt originally written for the piano at all, it started as a full orchestra piece by French composer Paul Dukas in 1897. It became world-famous when Disney used it in Fantasia (1940) with Mickey Mouse as the mischievous apprentice who brings a broom to life. Thanks to that movie, millions …
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Jingle Bells wasnāt actually written as a Christmas song! James Lord Pierpont composed it in 1857 under the title āThe One Horse Open Sleigh.ā It was meant for a Thanksgiving performance, but its catchy melody and snowy sleigh-ride lyrics quickly made it a Christmas favorite. The holidays wouldnāt feel the same without a cheerful round …
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