• Understanding the melodic minor scale

    Understanding the melodic minor scale

    Today we’re going to be talking about the melodic minor scale! Perhaps you’ve heard of this scale before, and perhaps you’re learning about it for the first time just now. Melodic minor scale is a useful tool in music composition…

  • Ledger Lines Explained: What They Are and How To Read Them

    Ledger Lines Explained: What They Are and How To Read Them

    Greetings, music students! If you’re reading this post, you’ve probably looked at a piece of sheet music and wondered what those little lines poking above or below the staff were all about. No need to fret (guitar pun very much…

  • Learning piano as an adult: Why it’s never too late

    Learning piano as an adult: Why it’s never too late

    I strongly believe that learning the piano as an adult is one of the best times to start, if not the absolute best! Are you an adult who wants to learn piano but hesitates because you feel it might be…

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  • Piano chord inversions explained —  A comprehensive guide

    Piano chord inversions explained — A comprehensive guide

    Welcome to our exploration of piano chords. Here, we’re going to dive into the world of chord inversions. Let me start by expressing my love for playing chords on the piano. Chords truly bring the piano to life and are…

  • Mastering the keys: the legacy of Hanon’s piano exercises and why they matter

    Mastering the keys: the legacy of Hanon’s piano exercises and why they matter

    The Hanon exercises are one of the most timeless and influential methods to develop good piano technique. The renowned Hanon exercises are considered the foundation to reaching piano mastery by many. If you’re serious about learning piano, and really want…

  • How to play any major scale on the piano

    How to play any major scale on the piano

    Mastering major scales on the piano is essential to understanding the structure of music and improving your playing technique. Our previous post on scales introduced you to 10 crucial piano scales, including major, minor, and chromatic scales. This article will…

  • Learning piano as an adult: Tips to begin your musical journey

    Learning piano as an adult: Tips to begin your musical journey

    Embarking on the piano journey often conjures images of children sitting earnestly at the keyboard. However, diving into the world of learning piano as an adult presents its own set of enriching experiences. If you’ve contemplated this musical undertaking, here’s…

  • Easy piano chords you can play countless piano songs with

    Easy piano chords you can play countless piano songs with

    Playing songs on the piano is a fun and rewarding hobby, but going through the process of learning songs can seem overwhelming for beginners at first. Each song comes with a unique melody that’s set to various rhythms and supported…

  • 10 piano scales every beginner should learn

    10 piano scales every beginner should learn

    As a beginner learning how to play piano, developing a strong foundation in piano scales is highly beneficial. Practicing scales helps familiarize yourself with the keyboard, improve finger dexterity, and gain an understanding of music theory concepts. In addition, scales…

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