If you’ve ever wondered how you can know which chords go with which melody notes, I’ve got good news for you!
It’s easier than you might think to learn how to go about matching the melody notes (the tune) of any song to the
appropriate chords. It’s really a simple 2-step process, once you understand it, [...]
Runs & Fills: How To Add Real Excitement To Your Piano Playing!
We’ve all heard pianists who make us drool with musical jealousy when they play, using a tool box full of lighting-fast runs and clever fills that have us clamoring for more. I well recall hearing Errol Garner play “I’ll Remember April” when I was about 14. I had no idea a piano could be [...]
Piano Improvisation in Three Steps
Because of the technical virtuosity and skill of famous jazz, blues, and classical improvisers, many beginning pianists mistakenly assume that improvisation is to be learned in the distant future, when one’s piano abilities are more developed. On the contrary, though, most contemporary piano teachers feel that improvisation is a huge part of playing piano [...]
How To Predict Which Chord Comes Next In A Song
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could predict which chord would probably come next in a song?
I’ve got some good news for you.
It is possible. Not 100%, but somewhere on the order of 75% to 85% accurate.
That’s because music has FORM — like the skeleton that holds your flesh, muscles, and skin up. If [...]
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Learn with a systemic approach - It’s much more than an encyclopedia!
Posted on 04 April 2009
Hi again!
Let me tell you more about the new features we developed for you:
You might wonder… well the Piano Encyclopedia has more than 700 pages of unique content, how am I ever going to learn all that?! We have though about this and we made it as SIMPLE as ever. You’ll [...]
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The Secret to Learn to Play Guitar Well - A Story
Posted on 19 November 2009
John was just like a lot of people, he had a good ear for music and wanted to develop his interest in playing an instrument. He would dearly love to play the guitar. But, just did not know how to start.
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Renaissance Music Period
Posted on 18 November 2009
All about music during the Renaissance period.
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Articulation — The Key To Clean Piano Playing
Posted on 04 September 2008
Articulation in music means the same as it does in speech — speaking (playing) distinctly so that each word (note) can be understood clearly.
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How To Match The Melody Notes Of Any Song To A Chord In Your Left Hand!
Posted on 16 September 2008
If you’ve ever wondered how you can know which chords go with which melody notes, I’ve got good news for you!
It’s easier than you might think to learn how to go about matching the melody notes (the tune) of any song to the
appropriate chords. It’s really a simple 2-step process, once you understand it, [...]
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