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!
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Classical Repertoire That Appeals to Teens
Here is some classical repertoire that is fun and appealing to teens, while still providing good learning opportunities for technique building.
Playing Piano: Shifting vs. Crossing
In this video, Josh Wright of joshwrightpiano.com explains both shifting and crossing, and the best way to use each when playing piano.
The Importance of Recording Your Practice Sessions
Recording your practice sessions will allow you to hear your performance from the audience’s perspective. It is easy to think you are playing soft or loud enough, but the best way to know for sure is to listen to yourself.
How To Write Interesting Chord Progressions: Inversions
One of the simplest and most effective ways to enrich your chord progressions is through the use of inversions. Depending which note you put in the bass, you end up with chords in first inversion or second inversion:
Teaching Piano Effectively for Parents, Teachers, and Students
In her article, “If Only Teaching Piano was as Easy as Sliced Apples,” Leila Viss discusses her thoughts on how to make practice easier on not only the students, but the parents and the teacher as well.
Is It Too Late To Learn Piano?
Is it too late to learn piano? Of course not! The piano is a great instrument in that it is perfect for all musicians of all levels at all ages.
Piano Accompaniment Styles for 50 Great Songs
Get started playing your favorite songs with this jam-packed video. You’ll learn the basic chords (I, IV, and V) at the heart of countless tunes, how to arrange (invert) them for maximum effect, and how to make it all come alive with rhythm and bass line. Virtually a complete course in one crystal-clear tutorial.
How to Read Musical Notes and Their Corresponding Piano Key (Without Memorizing A Bunch Of Facts)
This guide has the most minimal information you need to know about reading musical notes and their corresponding piano keys. If you’re new to piano you will be able to read notes and piano keys in no time, and have a solid foundation for future learning
Which Classical Pianist Are You Most Like? Take The Quiz!
What Classical Pianist Are You Most Like? Take the quiz and find out the question you’ve always been wondering!