Playing the piano can be therapeutic. If you have had a stressful day, go home and pound those keys. Before you know it you’ll be having such a good time you will have forgotten all about how bad your day was. Come to think of it piano playing could become your best therapy. If your [...]
Sheet music is the written form of music that has all of its notations, chord changes, melodies and harmonies laid out for musicians to play from so that they may stay true to the composer’s original vision. While it may be useful for new musicians and for those who play a good deal of classical [...]
If you are interested in learning to play new music and you are somewhat familiar with reading sheet music then there are techniques that will help you pick up new songs more quickly. The definition of sight reading is as simple as it sounds. You are able to play new music by reading the sheet [...]
How can you decide what to practice among all available choices? Is it possible to find a balance between playing by ear, learning sheet music, finger dexterity and other aspects of piano playing? Let us take a closer look at the art of piano practicing! I have piano playing friends with diverse musical backgrounds. Some [...]
Are you impressed with people who are able to play the piano, guitar or any musical instruments by ear? Do you think that these people are born with the talent to play music by ear? You know what? Play music by ear can be learnt. There are many methods to learn how to play piano [...]
