Like any other worthwhile activity in life, piano practicing demands a certain amount of discipline. This discipline produces the results we foresaw when we first decided to take up the instrument. What can make piano practicing seem difficult is our inclination to expect fast results. If we don’t achieve expectations right away, we get down [...]
Best known from the Carpenter’s recording of the song, Joe Raposo’s composition “Sing” is about as close to perfection as you can get; and carries a useful message. Science has now caught up with Mr. Raposo; studies show that singing makes you more relaxed and improves mood. So why sing? And why sing out loud? [...]
When it comes to reading piano sheet music, the first place to start is with the individual elements of the composition itself. Before you can tackle an entire piece, you must be familiar with that particular composition’s language. The following are steps to consider in reading piano sheet music. These will help you grasp the [...]
