How to Improve Your Piano Skills
You may be ready to take your piano to the next level and you want some ways to level up. Being an experienced piano player and a piano teacher for many, many years, I may have some advice for you or some things you may not have thought of before. See how you can...
What does 8va and 8vb mean in music?
You may have come across a symbol, 8va or 8vb, in your music and you aren't quite sure what it wants you to do. 8va or 8vb is actually a symbol used quite often because it is quite useful! So what does an 8va or 8vb mean in music? An 8va is a musical symbol used to...
Piano Key Names: An Easy Way to Learn
Learning the piano keys on the keyboard? Here is an easy way to learn your piano keys! To appreciate what this visual means, you will want to hear the story that goes with it! What's the story...
8 Piano Warm-Ups for Pianists
When you sit down at the piano, you may want to begin your practice with some warm-ups. The following exercises are designed to help you build finger dexterity, finger strength, wrist flexibility, technicality, training the brain, and increasing knowledge of piano. ...
What Does the Squiggly Line Mean in Music?
You may have run across a symbol that looks like a squiggly, or zigzag line in your music and you just aren't sure what it means. Well, there are several squiggly/zigzag lines that can be found in music. So it depends on what you have found! A squiggly or zigzag...
List of Dynamics in Music | Easy Music Theory
Dynamics, or how loud or soft music is played, can really turn a nice piece of music into a masterpiece. As such, you will definitely want to pay attention to all those dynamic markings you may find in your music! List of Dynamics: Dynamic Terms are Written in...
Musical Ice Cream Cones | Free Music Theory Activity
Level: Beginner to Intermediate Objective: To help build sight reading skills and knowledge by reviewing notes on the staff. Materials: Cut out Optional: color the ice cream cones Players needed: works well one-on-one,...
Jingle Bells | Free Easy Piano Sheet Music (Digital Print)
Jingle Bells is probably the most well loved and most sung song at Christmas time. All the kids want to play it -- and adults do to! Here are a few simplified versions for you to play and sing along to. You are welcome to use this, copy it, share it, perform it, and...
Tonic, Dominant, and Subdominant | Easy Music Theory
You may have heard the terms tonic, dominant, and subdominant. And you may have heard just how fundamental these are to music theory. But I played piano for about fifteen years before I even knew what tonic, dominant, and subdominant was. So what do they mean and...
What is Basic Music Theory?
Having played the piano for over 25 years, I have had some exposure to what we call music theory. As a piano teacher, I have had ample opportunity to describe to many new students exactly what music theory is and the basics of it. So what is basic music theory? The...
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