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A Guide To Music Intervals
While music does use math, thankfully music intervals don't have to be nearly as complicated. No formulas are needed. And, when these are mixed you can create interesting music!
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How To Find 7th Intervals On The Piano
Some intervals sound great. And, others need a little love before they are "so bad, it’s good”. The 7th intervals fall into this second category.
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How To Find 6th Intervals On The Piano
Many of the intervals we play on the piano are easy to physically play. But, the 6th interval is the start of a series of intervals that require just a little stretch to reach.
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How To Find 4th And 5th Intervals On The Piano
Intervals are a shorthand way of describing notes on the piano or in sheet music. Rather than spending time explaining ... you can have fun playing your piano, whether in piano lessons or jamming with friends! And, it turns out that 4th and 5th intervals play a huge role in the harmony of music.
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How To Find 2nd And 3rd Intervals On Piano
With 88 keys on the piano it can quickly get confusing as you try to understand where you are in relation to individual notes in a piece. Thankfully, intervals are a way for all musicians, regardless of instrument, to communicate with each other in a clear way!
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How To Play Minor Pentatonic Scales
Have you heard of “penting it out”? This approach lets you, a beginner piano student, create great sounding melodies on the piano right from the start. One of the ways you can do this is with the minor pentatonic scales!
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How To Play Beginner Major Pentatonic Scales
As a beginner piano student, you may believe there are only two types of scales: Major and minor. But, there are actually many types of scales that each bring their own mood and style! One of the ones that helps beginner piano players sound great quickly is the Major pentatonic scales.
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Beginner Minor Scales On the Piano
While many people know about Major scales, what about minor scales? These are incredibly common throughout Western music. And they are ones that beginner piano players should also learn since they add interest to what they are playing as well.
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Beginner Major Scales On the Piano
We think of Western music as having a melody and chords. And, this IS true. But, what makes the melody? Scales! In the first part of this series, I'll be covering beginner Major scales on the piano.
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How To Make Your Piano Chords Sound Better
We all want to sound great on the piano. But, as a beginner piano player it can be difficult to bridge the gap between your playing ability and how you wish you sounded. However, with a few tips you can make simple chords sound more advanced. Even as a beginner.
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Struggling To Learn Piano?

Articles For Piano Students Or Hopeful Piano Players

While music does use math, thankfully music intervals don't have to be nearly as complicated. No formulas are needed. And, when these are mixed you can create interesting music!

Read more ...

Some intervals sound great. And, others need a little love before they are "so bad, it’s good”. The 7th intervals fall into this second category.

Read more ...

Many of the intervals we play on the piano are easy to physically play. But, the 6th interval is the start of a series of intervals that require just a little stretch to reach.

Read more ...

Intervals are a shorthand way of describing notes on the piano or in sheet music. Rather than spending time explaining ... you can have fun playing your piano, whether in piano lessons or jamming with friends! And, it turns out that 4th and 5th intervals play a huge role in the harmony of music.

Read more ...

With 88 keys on the piano it can quickly get confusing as you try to understand where you are in relation to individual notes in a piece. Thankfully, intervals are a way for all musicians, regardless of instrument, to communicate with each other in a clear way!

Read more ...

Have you heard of “penting it out”? This approach lets you, a beginner piano student, create great sounding melodies on the piano right from the start. One of the ways you can do this is with the minor pentatonic scales!

Read more ...

As a beginner piano student, you may believe there are only two types of scales: Major and minor. But, there are actually many types of scales that each bring their own mood and style! One of the ones that helps beginner piano players sound great quickly is the Major pentatonic scales.

Read more ...

While many people know about Major scales, what about minor scales? These are incredibly common throughout Western music. And they are ones that beginner piano players should also learn since they add interest to what they are playing as well.

Read more ...

We think of Western music as having a melody and chords. And, this IS true. But, what makes the melody? Scales! In the first part of this series, I'll be covering beginner Major scales on the piano.

Read more ...

We all want to sound great on the piano. But, as a beginner piano player it can be difficult to bridge the gap between your playing ability and how you wish you sounded. However, with a few tips you can make simple chords sound more advanced. Even as a beginner.

Read more ...

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