When first learning piano, or any instrument for that matter, you want to learn the names of the notes on the staff. Knowing the note names will allow you to further your skills with music theory, sight reading, analysis, and so on.
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How To Write Interesting Chord Progressions: Chord Extensions
The most common and most useful of these chords is the seventh, which you can use pretty much anywhere just to add a slightly different color to a chord, or in some types of progression to give the sequence of chords some extra thrust, because the added seventh is a mild dissonance, or clash, that makes the chord sound like it wants to move somewhere.
Why Do Some of My Guitar Chords Sound Out of Tune?
Have you ever been playing a gig or practicing your guitar when all of a sudden something doesn’t sound right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It is fairly common for guitarists to experience intonation issues on just a couple chords.
How to Have More Motivation When Practicing
Sometimes, when preparing for an exam or performance, we can experience “bad motivation.” Playing for fun without having a hard deadline can be more productive than practicing for a recital or test.
Flying With a Musical Instrument Part 2: Advice for the Day Of
It is important to consider the best airlines for transporting instruments and Department of Transportation guidelines when flying with an instrument
Community Video: Beamer Wigley – Roller Coaster
Country artist Beamer Wigley hails from Kelowna, British Colombia. Inspired by a Keith Urban/Brad Paisley video “Start A Band”, Wigley started playing guitar at age 5, and decided then that it was what he wanted to do.
How to Write Interesting Chord Progressions: Chromatic Alterations
Chromatic alterations, such as sharps and flats, can be used to help create a more interesting chord progression in a piece of music. Ed Bell explains how to use these alterations effectively.
Side Gigs for Musicians: Become a Music Teacher
There are many ways in which a musician can turn their love of music into a side gig, and a great way to do this is to become a music teacher.
How to Start a Popular Student Band
Steering a student band can benefit you as a hobby, be a means to being popular, and help you make new, like-minded friends.
Piano Care: How to Get More Years From Your Piano
It’s important to keep a piano in good shape and make sure that with the right care it will be around for many years to come. Here are just a few ways to ensure that the piano has a long and healthy lifespan!