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Have you ever heard a piano piece that sounds mysteriously beautiful, creating a mood that's neither quite happy nor sad, but something wonderfully captivating in between? If you're a late elementary piano player ready to add sophisticated, haunting sounds to your playing, discovering Dorian mode might be exactly what you've been searching for.
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Are you ready to discover how one fundamental pattern can completely elevate your piano playing? As an intermediate pianist, learning waltz piano patterns is the key to unlocking elegant, flowing harmonies that will enhance your musical expression and captivate your listeners.
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Teaching stride patterns doesn't have to be the source of studio anxiety you might expect. As piano teachers, we often find ourselves hesitating when we encounter pieces with stride accompaniment patterns, wondering how to make these complex left-hand techniques accessible to our intermediate students.
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Have you ever listened to a jazz pianist and wondered how they create that captivating left-hand bounce? The music seems to make the entire piano come alive! That mesmerising technique is called stride piano. As an intermediate player, you're perfectly positioned to add this sophisticated skill to your musical toolkit. Learning how to play stride…
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Picture this: you're sitting at the piano, playing through a beautiful piece, but something feels missing. Those block chords sound perfectly adequate, yet somehow flat and lifeless compared to the flowing, sophisticated sounds you hear when professional pianists perform.
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Your intermediate students are ready for four-note chords, but are you ready to teach them in a way that actually sticks? If you've been struggling to make four-note chords engaging for your intermediate piano players, you're not alone. After 20 years of teaching and nearly as long composing educational piano music, I've discovered that the…
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Have you ever wondered what makes some piano pieces sound instantly more sophisticated and professional than others? The secret often lies in four-note chords – those rich, full harmonies that transform ordinary progressions into something truly captivating. Whether you're working through intermediate repertoire or exploring your own musical creativity, understanding these chord voicings will elevate…
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Mixo-what-ian? If you've ever wondered what this mysterious mode actually sounds like and why it's worth learning, you're about to discover one of music's best-kept secrets. Mixolydian mode might sound intimidating with its ancient Greek name, but for intermediate piano players, it's actually one of the most rewarding and accessible modes to explore. This beautiful…
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The intermediate Circle of Fifths isn't just about identifying key signatures or understanding relationships between major and minor scales. When you understand how to apply it practically, this powerful tool becomes your gateway to musical creativity, allowing you to transform any piece you're playing into something uniquely yours.
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Have you ever wondered why some piano performances move you to tears while others, though technically perfect, leave you feeling nothing? The difference often lies not in which notes are played, but in how the musician manipulates time. Mastering tempo changes in music might be the missing ingredient that transforms your playing from mechanically correct…
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