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- The Mozart Effect, Piano Playing and You
May 22, 2009
The Mozart Effect refers to research that suggests that listening to Mozart's music may cause short-term improvement of spatio-temporal reasoning....
Category: Music
- Piano Practice Tips for Adults
May 21, 2009
Adults often come to the point in their lives when they want to explore new hobbies. One of the most common hobbies adults pursue is learning to...
Category: Music
- What Does "A Nice Touch On The Piano" Mean?
May 13, 2009
A piano is an instrument, a piece of equipment that makes sounds when you press the keys. Anyone can take piano lessons, and with some practice and...
Category: Music
- What Are Those Funny Chord Symbols Above a Line Of Music?
May 11, 2009
Chord symbols are often a part of sheet music and usually appear above each line (music staff), above each individual measure. There can be as many...
Category: Music
- Ten Reasons to Get Those Ten Fingers Playing Piano
May 10, 2009
To those who love music, there are many reasons to play any type of instrument. The wide variety afforded us to choose from is what makes music...
Category: Music
- How Can I Improve My Timing and Rhythm In Music?
May 9, 2009
There's really only one way by which you can improve your timing and rhythm, and that's through hours and hours of practice. You can read books...
Category: Music
- Is it Really Possible to Learn to Play Piano by Ear?
May 9, 2009
If you want to learn to play an instrument and you have no interest in learning the music theory required to sight read, then it's more than...
Category: Music
- Piano Practice: Is It Normal To Hate To Practice?
May 7, 2009
It's very common for musicians to say they hate to practice. One undesirable aspect of practicing is the simple fact that the musician must...
Category: Music
- What Is a Grace Note & How Does It Work?
Apr 14, 2009
A grace note should perhaps be thought of as an extra bit of flourish by the composer and player. Many call a grace note an "ornament" to be used...
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- What Is World Music?
Apr 14, 2009
The term, "Western Music" includes genres of music originating in the Western world (which includes Europe) that are differentiated from music from...
Category: Music
- Music Appreciation 101: All About What Music Is & What Makes It Tick
Apr 3, 2009
The goals of a music appreciation class are many. First and foremost, music appreciation students are encouraged to explore, understand, and...
Category: Music
- Sight Reading Music: How Can I Speed Up My Sight Reading?
Mar 31, 2009
Sight reading means that after seeing it written a musician can play the music on his or her instrument with some degree of accuracy. It does not...
Category: Music
- How To Read Music: Basics For Beginners
Mar 31, 2009
Music is written in notation that includes a staff (five horizontal lines), ledger lines, time and key signatures, and other symbols that tell what...
Category: Music
- What Is Music Theory And Why Should I Learn it?
Mar 26, 2009
Aside from the academic study of music theory, which explores the theories surrounding music issues, such as whether or not a piece of music fits...
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- Piano Instruction: Make Sure It Includes Chords & Music Theory!
Mar 25, 2009
Proper piano instruction is an element extremely vital to learning the instrument well. Though it's very possible to be a self-taught piano player,...
Category: Music
- What Would I Learn If I Took Music 101 In College?
Mar 24, 2009
Most major college Music 101 courses are specialized and designed for a specific program. In other words, you'll find a Music 101 class for...
Category: Music
- Music and Medicine: Why Do So Many Medical People Play The Piano?
Mar 22, 2009
Playing piano isn't just good for the soul. It's good for the mind too. Playing piano has many applications in daily life, including work/career.
Category: Music
- Learn to Play the Keyboard For Fun & Satisfaction
Mar 18, 2009
Aside from learning to play the keyboard just for fun, students often choose to play the keyboard because it is said to be easier than learning to...
Category: Music
- Learn to Play Music & Add a New Dimension To Your Life
Mar 18, 2009
So you want to learn to play music? You've never had a lesson on an instrument and don't even know where to start? Learning to play music can be as...
Category: Music
- Vince Guaraldi: The Pianist Behind The Charlie Brown Sound
Mar 10, 2009
Vince Guaraldi's music will forever stand as the sound of Charlie Brown. His jazz riffs that are part of the Peanuts musical oeuvre are instantly...
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