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- Piano Keyboards to Keep You Playing: What To Look For In a Keyboard
Sep 10, 2008
When looking for a new keyboard, consider the name brand manufacturers of piano keyboards. Look at your budget and then go from there. Does that...
Category: Music
- Andre Previn: Jazz Pianist, Classical Pianist, Conductor, Composer
Sep 9, 2008
Andre Previn is a German-born pianist, conductor, and composer. From arranging and composing Hollywood film scores to his multiple marriages which...
Category: Music
- What Are Some Of The Top Piano Schools?
Sep 4, 2008
For those who want to pursue a career in piano, the options for training are diverse. There are a number of quality schools available in the United...
Category: Music
- How Important Is Sight Reading For Piano Players?
Sep 3, 2008
Sight reading is the act of reading and playing a piece of music before having ever seen it: on sight. This technique is a vital one for musicians...
Category: Music
- Are Music Correspondence Courses Right For You?
Sep 1, 2008
The opportunities for music correspondence courses are vastly different today compared to a few years ago. Thanks to modern technology and the...
Category: Music
- 10 Piano Styles You Can Learn To Play
Aug 31, 2008
When studying the piano, a student encounters a myriad piano styles. To master the instrument, at least several of these styles must be learned,...
Category: Music
- The Jazz Piano Genius of Oscar Peterson
Aug 30, 2008
From his early love of music to his last years, Oscar Peterson's life was full with accomplishments and support from his family. The decision to...
Category: Music
- Changing Keys: What Is Transposition, And How Can I Do It?
Aug 28, 2008
Transposition is changing the key of a piece of music, or changing the notes without changing their relationship. This is often done to make the...
Category: Music
- Swing Bass for Piano: Get Your Left Hand In Action
Aug 27, 2008
The piano style is called "swing bass" because your left hand swings back and forth between a low note or group of notes, such as a 10th,...
Category: Music
- The Mysterious Tritone Chord Progression
Aug 27, 2008
Just what is it about the tritone chord progression that makes it so mysterious? Perhaps it has to do with its dissonant, clashing sound. It may...
Category: Music
- Dave Brubeck: The Master of Improvisation And Unusual Rhythms
Aug 26, 2008
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck is one of the giants of jazz piano. His music is characterized by unusual time signatures and can be either extreme -...
Category: Music
- Even Beginners Can Make Great Music With a Synthesizer
Aug 25, 2008
Synthesizers are electronic, keyboard-based instruments that produce artificial, or synthesized, sounds. Many frequently mistake synthesizers for...
Category: Music
- When It Comes To Music, You Never Know What's Going To Be Popular
Aug 22, 2008
The popular music field has room for songs of many styles. As Dave Brubeck proved, you never know what the public will choose to make popular. In...
Category: Music
- Ambient Music -- Nature's Sounds Put To Music
Aug 19, 2008
It's often playing in the places you go. Whether it's in an art gallery, a unique specialty shop, or a restaurant, ambient music creates a mood....
Category: Music
- How to Read Piano Notes
Aug 19, 2008
Reading piano notes may seem daunting at first, but it really isn't if you ground yourself in the basics. The first step is learning the names of...
Category: Music
- How to Read Music - Easier Than You Ever Thought!
Aug 18, 2008
One of the simple joys in life is the ability to read music. Learning this skill will enable you to express yourself creatively at the piano,...
Category: Music
- How To Get That "Gospel Feeling" Using Jazz Chords
Aug 15, 2008
Does the cold, cerebral feel of modern jazz leave you cold? Maybe you'd like to have a little bit of "gospel" in your jazz? Maybe you just want to...
Category: Music
- How Can I Learn To Understand Music & Piano Playing?
Aug 13, 2008
The graceful flourishes of a well-played piano masterpiece are sounds that many people would love to create. From trained professionals to child...
Category: Music
- Piano Lessons from Hell
Aug 11, 2008
Does the idea of taking piano lessons make you cringe? Does it make you remember old Sister Mary beating you over the knuckles with a ruler when...
Category: Music
- Keyboard Lessons Online Await Adults Anxious To Learn To Play
Aug 7, 2008
If you are interested in learning the piano and want to learn from the comfort of your own home, online keyboard lessons are the way to go. Many...
Category: Music
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