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Music Theory Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to the Language of Music

As children, we learn to identify letters followed by simple words. We then gradually progress to reading a full sentence.…

Throughout history, plucked instruments have evolved and changed their string amounts and the way they are tuned. The guitar we…

Did you know that understanding the piano keyboard layout is not as complicated as you might think? As in the…

A knowledge of music theory is absolutely indispensable to musicians. For beginners, it can seem intimidating, but experienced musicians will…

Sure, music theory is complex -- but there's no need to fear it! Here, Jamaica Plain, MA teacher Noaa R. shares…

As you're learning to read music, you'll come across complex rhythms at some point. Here, Saint Augustine, FL music teacher Heather L. offers…

Staring at the Circle of Fifths and memorizing key signatures isn't the only way to learn music theory! Here, Brooklyn,…

Struggling to understand music theory? Try heading over to the piano -- seeing a visual representation can help a ton!…

Nervous about the sight reading portion of an upcoming audition? Find out how to work sight reading practice into your…

Piano music doesn't have to be all classical, all the time! Here's what you need to know about getting started…