What are arpeggios? Arpeggios in music are one of the most useful things you can learn on piano. Whether you are just starting out or are a more advanced pianist, arpeggios are a fundamental skill that should be practiced regularly as they appear everywhere in music. In this guide we will take a look at …
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Many pianists wonder what is the difference between jazz vs. classical piano. Are the two styles really that different? Are there different techniques involved in classical vs. jazz music styles? Are there different approaches to music in jazz piano vs. classical piano? What would I need to learn in order to switch between jazz and …
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When it comes to keyboard instruments, the debate between harpsichord vs piano has been a topic of discussion among musicians, educators, and enthusiasts alike. Understanding the differences between these two instruments is not merely an academic exercise; it has practical implications for performers, composers, and learners. Why should one care about the distinctions between a …
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is a popular children’s nursery rhyme and a well-known piano melody worldwide. Learning how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the piano is an easy and excellent choice for beginners because of the song’s simple and repetitive structure. The following piano tutorial will teach you all the notes for Twinkle …
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When learning music theory it often seems like a maze of rules, but it can also be the key to unleashing your creativity. One such fascinating topic in music theory is parallel scales. By mastering these piano scales, you can seamlessly shift the mood of your music, add emotional depth and expand your musical palette. …
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Learning to play an instrument is a series of small victories. First you learn how to create sounds, then press keys accurately. Soon you’ll know the names of all the notes, and how octaves are just the same notes but played higher or lower. Eventually you start playing chords and playing with two hands at …
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Do you know how to identify the value of the notated silences known as ‘rests’ when reading sheet music? While listening to a song, it’s common to overlook the pauses and silences, as your ear naturally gravitates towards active elements like lyrics, catchy melodies, or rhythms. Rests contribute significantly to music’s structure and expression. Understanding …
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Everytime a musician sits down to play a piano they are limited to what they can play. The notes that come out of the instrument are either chords, arpeggios, or scales. Understanding and mastering scales is the key to playing an instrument well, but first we have to understand what they are. Scales are a …
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Music would be boring and lifeless without dynamics. Dynamics in music give motion, direction, and intention and fill a piece of music with emotion and meaning. Dynamics in music refer to changes in volume, tempo or speed, and feeling. Dynamics are generally marked with a combination of symbols and words or abbreviations. We often use …
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Ever heard a song with a strange, beautiful harmony that felt unique and sophisticated? Chances are, polychords had something to do with it. Polychords are a secret weapon that can add rich layers and harmonic variation to any piece of music. In this guide, we will break down polychords, teach you how to play them …
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The chromatic scale is simultaneously one of the most important and most overlooked scales in music. It is a scale well worth studying for its technical and creative applications. Because the scale does not follow an interval pattern like any of the major or minor scales, the chromatic scale does not contain any of the …
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Timbre, texture, and tone are three interconnected ideas in music. To the beginning pianist, these ideas may seem nearly identical. It is true that even the most advanced professional musicians will occasionally use these three words interchangeably. However, that is not because they do not know the meaning of them. In this article, we will …
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