As a pianist, there are many skills to develop through your practice regimen. Reading the grand staff means you need to be proficient in understanding both bass and treble clef, simultaneously! You need to develop independence between your left and right hands while playing and you also need to have an understanding of music theory, voice leading and harmony. One challenge that is both fun and practical to learn is coordination of your hands while playing. Here are some great exercises that can

Pianos have been a musical staple for centuries. The piano inspires more than just musical sounds; it also makes for a great punch line. Below are 50 of the best piano jokes, puns, and quotes of all time. Share this list with fellow pianists or your piano teacher. While we admit some of these piano jokes are a little “out there,” they’re sure to put a smile on your face. Let the laughs begin! Best Piano Jokes Everybody loves a good piano joke! Next time you have a piano lesson, sh

It’s never too early (or late) to start learning the piano! Whether you have an illustrious grand piano or a funky techno-beat electronic keyboard, you can teach your child several easy songs to play on piano in a fun and encouraging fashion. Introducing your child to the fundamentals of music can help them in many different ways. Studies have shown that there’s a substantial correlation between music and language skills. It turns out that learning new scales, chords, and songs is much

With all the new songs that have come out for fall, you're probably thinking of a few that would be really fun to learn how to play on the piano! And as you explore repertoire and find your new favorites, the Internet can be a great resource for finding tutorials and sheet music. Here are a few piano tutorials for our favorite songs that have come out lately. Maybe you'll find one that becomes a new standard! "Rude" by MAGIC! If you've heard this song even once, you already know how catch

The glissando is another handy piano technique to have in your musical toolbox. Read on to find out how to incorporate it into your playing! Look at any piece of sheet music, and chances are you’ll see Italian musical terms such as largo, allegro, or acapella. Even the piano itself is named after the Italian term for “soft-loud,” pianoforte. Among these terms is one you may be unfamiliar with: the glissando. What is a Glissando? Glissando means simply to glide or slide. Musically, i

No matter how much you love playing the piano, it can also drive you crazy! Can you relate to these common piano problems? 1. When you're practicing and you need to turn the page. Someone please invent a way to turn the page without having to stop playing! Luckily, if you own an iPad, a music app like forScore can help organize your music and turn the pages while you play. 2. When your fingers won't listen to you. Sometimes you know in your head exactly what you need to do t

Learning how to read music notes may seem complex, but it’s simpler than you think. You simply need to learn the names of the lines and spaces on the musical staff, understand note values, and then discover how the symbols on the page relate to your right and left hands on the keyboard. Then, all you need is to practice starting with beginner piano sheet music. We’ll cover all of these topics in this article.  After all, we’ve all heard a tune on the radio and thought, “Wow, I wo

Looking for a list of the best piano songs ever? Check out this list of the top piano pop songs of all time! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there are tons of easy pop songs on piano. Learning piano pop songs will keep you interested in the instrument and help improve your performance skills. These tunes are sure to be a hit at parties and events, and you’ll inspire everyone to sing along! Who can resist singing Lady Gaga pop hits? Our list of the 100 best piano songs eve

Sifting through digital piano reviews can be a time-consuming task, but it's important to find the right fit when you're purchasing your first piano or keyboard! Whether you’re a pianist without the space for an acoustic piano, you want something portable, or you just prefer the bells and whistles of a keyboard, it can be difficult for pianists to find keyboards that really fit all of our requirements. In this article we’ll look at recommended digital pianos for all different types of ne

What are piano cadences, and how are they used? Learn the ins and outs in this guest post by Manassas, VA teacher Carol K...   When I first decided to tackle the word “cadence,” I thought to myself – “What exactly do I think of when I hear that word?” For me, the word implies an ending, or rhythmic inflection of sound, like the modulation of the voice in reading or speaking. This article will examine, in greater detail, what a cadence means to musicians, the types of caden