Piano Music Theory

If you want to learn piano, you should learn piano music theory. Here, you will learn how to speak the language of piano. Understand song structure, patterns, how to read music and more, with this ongoing series of informative articles.

Minor scales

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 known for its unique characteristics. Unlike the natural minor scale, melodic minor introduces variations depending […]

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What are Ledger Lines

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 intended) – those are merely ledger lines. These handy little lines, as you will soon

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C Major root position triad and first inversion

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 incredibly enjoyable to play. One of the fascinating aspects of chords is their versatility in

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A right hand playing several notes on a piano keyboard

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 by harmonies. So when you look at a song through that lens, it’s no wonder

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Two hands playing an acoustic piano with sheet music on the music rest

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 greatly enhance ear training and serve as effective warm-up exercises to prepare your fingers for

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