Did you know? “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” is a famous American folksong first published in 1852, but the familiar, catchy tune known today didn’t have lyrics until 1881. It is widely interpreted as a philosophical, existential metaphor for life, encouraging a gentle, joyful journey where “life is but a dream”. “Row, Row, Row Your …
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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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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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The tune wasn’t originally written for birthdays at all. In 1893, sisters Patty and Mildred Hill composed it as a classroom greeting called “Good Morning to All.” Over time, people added the birthday lyrics and it slowly became the celebration anthem we all sing today. Want to surprise someone on their special day? Learning …
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Learning to play the piano is an exciting journey but for beginners all the notes can feel overwhelming. The repeating pattern of black and white keys may seem confusing at first. Fortunately, having piano keys labeled can make the learning process much easier. In this guide we’ll explore different methods to have your piano notes …
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Did you know? Did you know that “Baby Shark” became one of the most-watched videos in YouTube history? The catchy tune, originally a traditional children’s song, went viral after the Pinkfong version was released. In fact, it was the first-ever video to reach 10 billion views on YouTube! “Baby Shark” piano video tutorial Want …
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If you’ve ever sat at the piano and wanted to play something emotional right away, Billie Eilish tunes are a perfect place to start. Her music is perfect for playing on piano. You get simple chords, slow tempos and melodies that do most of the work. That means you can sound good quickly, even as …
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At a glance A dotted note has a small dot after it that adds half its value to its length, the dot equals half the original note. Whole · 6 Half · 3 Quarter · 1½ Eighth · ¾ Sixteenth · ⅜ Compound time: in 6/8, 9/8 and 12/8, a dotted note is the main …
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AT A GLANCE Piano pedals are foot-operated levers that shape a piano’s sustain, tone and volume. Most pianos have three pedals: sustain (right), sostenuto (middle) and soft (left). PEDALS SustainSostenutoSoftpositioned right to left EFFECT HoldsSelectsSoftenscorresponding to each pedal above Not every piano includes a true sostenuto pedal, the middle pedal sometimes functions as a practice …
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Do you know? Beethoven wrote “Für Elise” and shelved it, the piece wasn’t discovered and published until about 40 years after his death, under a title he never actually gave it. Who “Elise” was remains a mystery: leading candidates include Therese Malfatti, Elisabeth Röckel, and Elise Barensfeld. One theory even suggests publisher Ludwig Nohl misread …
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Learning your favourite songs on the piano is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to get better as a musician. If you’re just starting out, finding easy piano songs for beginners is a smart move. This collection has tons of easy piano songs picked just for beginners. Everything is clearly organized by style …
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The grand staff is made of two five-line staves joined together by a brace, usually with a treble clef on top and a bass clef on the bottom. Piano music is written, usually, with the right hand playing the treble part and the left playing the bass. Understanding the grand staff helps you read music …
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