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Have you ever considered looking to music history for inspiration as you improvise? Get inspired by music from the Romantic through the 21st Century for your improvisation! After all, these patterns have stood the test of time.
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Baroque and Classical eras, at least when it comes to music can be seen as stuffy and old-fashioned. What may surprise you is this was a period where improvisation was not only taught but expected. Even during performances.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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