If you’re a guitar enthusiast or a budding musician, you probably understand the importance of having a well-maintained instrument. One critical component of a guitar that requires periodic attention isContinue readingHow To Adjust a Guitar Bridge
How to Practice Piano To Get Results Fast
Practice is essential to developing your ability to read and play piano music. As a beginner, plan to practice every day for at least 15–20 minutes. As you advance, playContinue readingHow to Practice Piano To Get Results Fast
Learn Correct Piano Fingering and Hand Position On The Piano
In piano playing, the term fingering refers to which finger you use to play each key. To play piano most comfortably and efficiently, you’ll need to know correct fingering, or the best fingerContinue readingLearn Correct Piano Fingering and Hand Position On The Piano
How to Play the Piano – Proper Piano-Playing Position
To play piano comfortably and effectively and avoid muscle stress and injury, it’s important to sit so that your body, hands, and eyes are properly positioned. Body Position Lean forwardContinue readingHow to Play the Piano – Proper Piano-Playing Position
How to Read Piano Sheet Music
To play a specific piece of music, a piano player (or any other musician) must know three crucial pieces of information about it: pitch, duration, and expression. Pitch: The precise notesContinue readingHow to Read Piano Sheet Music
Understanding Piano Keys and Scales
The key of a particular piece of music—not to be confused with the keys on a piano keyboard—defines the specific notes and types of chords (groups of notes played simultaneously) contained in the musicalContinue readingUnderstanding Piano Keys and Scales
Understanding The Piano Keyboard
A standard piano keyboard has 88 keys: 52 white keys and 36 black keys. Each key plays a specific note, and the keyboard arranges these notes into a pattern. The Piano’s Repeating 12-Note Pattern A pianoContinue readingUnderstanding The Piano Keyboard
The Structure of the Piano – How Does a Piano Work?
A piano contains several thousand parts. To understand how a piano works, though, you need only understand how six basic parts act together to produce sound. These basic parts ofContinue readingThe Structure of the Piano – How Does a Piano Work?
Learning How To Play The Piano: The basics
The piano was invented circa 1700 by Italian harpsichord maker Bartolomeo Cristofori. The word piano is a shortened version of the Italian term pianoforte, meaning “soft-loud.” The piano earned this descriptive name thanks to aContinue readingLearning How To Play The Piano: The basics
A Guide to Reading Harmonica Tablature for All Skill Levels
Harmonica tablature can be a fantastic tool for musicians of all skill levels, offering a straightforward way to play and learn new pieces. Whether you’re just starting out or haveContinue readingA Guide to Reading Harmonica Tablature for All Skill Levels