The Lines and the Spaces in Piano Music
January 2, 2010 by Ryan Edward · Leave a Comment
Your first experience with playing music from written notations will come as soon as you learn the notes. The first thing you have to do is to learn about the lines and the spaces of the staffs. On the diagram below, the notes used are all quarter notes. That refers to the rhythm of the notes which will be discussed later. The purpose of this diagram is to show you the notes as they are positioned on the staff.
If you look just at the actual lines of the staff, you will see that they are, going up, E-G-B-D-F. Some people remember this with little sayings, like “Every Good Boy Does Fine.” There are memory tricks for all the lines and spaces on both staffs. For the spaces of the treble clef, you will notice that the letters of the notes spell F-A-C-E.
Now, you can relate the notes on the page to the keys on the keyboard. Remember where the middle C is? The C on the left of the diagram above depicts middle C. The middle C is shown on an added line below the treble clef or above the bass clef. Using middle C as a reference point and your new knowledge of the letters that go with the notes, try to look at each note and then play the key it refers to.
Take the music you have at hand, and try to pick out a few notes on the piano from the treble clef. You might even be able to play a melody line by using this method. This will only get you started. However, every time you can have the satisfying experience of playing music, you should take it. The feeling will carry you on to want to learn more. Read more
Time after time, I have come across pianists who cannot read music well and rely on memorization to save them. Do you admire pianists who can just pick up any piece of sheet music and play without stumbling? If you want to take your sight reading to the next level then check out the piano course "Mastering The Art Of Piano Sight Reading!"
Software-Based Piano Lessons
October 28, 2008 by Ryan Edward · Leave a Comment
Cheap, Cheerful, Comfortable and Convenient – The Four ‘C’s Of Software-Based Piano Lessons
The landscape of learning how to play the piano is being changed by software-based piano lessons. These lessons are simple to get by downloading programs or software available from 
many different sites on the Internet.
The majority of software-based piano lessons vary in degrees of difficulty from beginner, through intermediate and up to advanced level. It is also possible to get software which focuses exclusively on piano techniques or detailed guides of how to play particular tunes and pieces of music.
Cheap
Studying software-based piano lessons is much less expensive than enrolling for a music class or going one to one with a music tutor. There are even some soft-ware based piano lessons which are offered free of charge. Overall it is a far more economical way to learn how to play the piano.
The money you save can be used for any necessary piano maintenance or if you so choose to buy music scores to play.
Cheerful
Study is always cheerful as there is no pressure or feelings of intimidation when you learn by software-based piano lessons. Making the odd mistake will not mean you continue to slip-up throughout the rest of your lesson because you feel self conscious. Read more
Piano Lessons Online
October 28, 2008 by Ryan Edward · Leave a Comment
Three Reasons Why Piano Lessons Online Are Becoming More and More Popular
Although learning piano lessons online sounds like a mind boggling feat, it is a fact that anyone can learn to play the piano this way by the simple touch of a button.
Of course, the traditional way to learn how to play the piano is to enroll in a music school or hire a private tutor. However, by taking advantage of piano lessons online you are the teacher and you can choose exactly when and where you carry out your learning.
It doesn’t matter how long it takes you to grasp a particular session and you will not be faced with embarrassment and a feeling of disappointment if you do not get it right the first time. After all, you are not being judged and there will be no penalty to pay. All you have to do is allow yourself a little more time to tackle whatever you are finding difficult. Read more
Free Online Piano Lessons
October 28, 2008 by Ryan Edward · Leave a Comment
Are Free Online Piano Lessons As Good As The Costly Real-Time Alternative?
When offered anything by way of a freebie, such as online piano lessons, for example, there is always that feeling in the back of our minds that nothing comes without a cost. We question whether or not the online piano lessons will be quality courses and feel sure there may be some sort of a catch.
Will we be bombarded with adwares and spywares? Well as far as online piano courses are concerned you have no need to worry. Courses like these are without doubt the best, the least expensive, and the most straightforward and convenient way of learning how to play the piano. Read more
Online Piano Lessons
October 28, 2008 by Ryan Edward · Leave a Comment
Online Piano Lessons – Flexibility in Your Search for Knowledge
Many students have to give up their piano lessons due to other school and work commitments and this is such a waste.
Their music lessons are put on a back boiler because they have school examinations to study for or a change in career requiring them to stay late at the office. Unfortunately this may result in their piano lessons being abandoned altogether.
However, when taking up the option to study online piano lessons, predicaments such as this can be overcome. Although they may not have time during the day to pursue their musical skills, with online piano lessons they can go forward by studying at a time to suit them.
Online lessons guarantee you to be provided with fresh material on a regular basis. This is great because playing the same pieces over and over again only leads to boredom which in turn may result in you packing in your musical studies completely.
So even if you decide to give up music school for the time being, when you start using online piano lessons you will not be using material you have played a thousand times already, but will be faced with new and more challenging pieces to play.
Another great advantage of online piano lessons is the flexibility you are given. You will be able to juggle all your other commitments and still take time out to study the piano. You are given the freedom to be able to learn at dawn or in the middle of the night – whichever suits you best. You can even observe certain techniques being demonstrated whilst popping home for your lunch break.
When learning the piano at your own pace it is much easier to make the decision whether or not to study on any given day by assessing your motivation and energy levels at that particular time.
It is a fact that knowledge is easier to absorb when you are feeling at peace with yourself and do not have too many other things on your mind. This way the time you spend on your lessons will be far more productive as the new challenges you are taking on will be receiving your best attention.
The greatest part of online piano lessons is that there is no need to abandon learning the piano simply because you have too many other responsibilities and things on the go. The wide range of online piano lessons offers you many techniques to study and pieces to play helping you to progress with your piano playing learning.
When the other time consuming issues in your life subside a little, and you find you have more free time on your hands, you will be able to accelerate your learning process online or return to music school without your studying have suffered in any way at all.
Download Piano Lessons
October 28, 2008 by Ryan Edward · Leave a Comment
Stun Your Friends and Family – Download Piano Lessons Now
Every journey, however long starts with just one step. Unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument in their younger years. Some parents do not see the point in spending lots of dollars on musical education whilst others simply do not have the funds to be able to do so.
Those who are lucky have parents who can clearly see the rewards of their children being exposed at an early age to music playing. Hand to eye co-ordination, the development of motor skills and learning about time management are just some of these advantages.
However, this situation sometimes changes as adulthood is reached and more funds and time are available to involve yourself in musical activities and uncover any, as yet, undiscovered talents. A little intimidation may be felt by the older members of the group when all the others are young but where there is a will there is a way. Read more
Children Piano Lessons
October 28, 2008 by Ryan Edward · Leave a Comment
Children Can Take to Piano Lessons Quickly
The world over, the brain of a child absorbs everything it is surrounded by, in a similar way to a sponge soaking up liquid. For example, in Japan, children are sometimes enrolled by their parents at the age of only six months into Japanese math curriculum classes, known as Kumon.
Before our children can say their first words we are singing nursery rhymes and ABC ditties to them.
A child’s brain grows at an unbelievable rate and the more thoughts and ideas it is filled with, the stronger, livelier and sharper the child will be when he or she grows up.
Therefore, children who are given inspiring activities such as piano learning, ballet, and painting are naturally going to have an advantage over others because their brains have been exercised and trained from a very young age.
Children piano lessons within schools can be quite expensive, but piano lessons online range from being much more affordable to no charge at all in some cases. Read more
Online Beginner Piano Lessons
October 28, 2008 by Ryan Edward · Leave a Comment
Beginner Piano Lessons Online: A Late Bloomer’s Redeemer from Mockery
It has to be said that although some people are fortunate enough to discover a talent as a child, it is never too late to decide to take up a new skill, even if this means pursuing your interests as an adult.
It could well be that you have always fancied having a go at playing the piano, but never really had the opportunity to do so. Did your mother and father think such an expense in your younger years would be a total waste of money? Or maybe your talents were so well hidden no-one was actually aware of them?
Well, as you grow up and become more financially secure, filling your spare time with useful activities is necessary and playing the piano is a great way to start, especially if you are a music lover.
Many beginner piano lessons are aimed at adults who have never yet touched a piano. Lessons like these provide the basic techniques, music reading exercises and the recognition of chords. Read more
Jazz Piano Lessons
March 24, 2008 by Ryan Edward · Leave a Comment
Hear and Play Jazz 101: Jazz Basics and Fundamentals
Jazz 101 will show you how to start playing jazz the right way. From the basic “12-bar blues” pattern to various soloing techniques and strategies, you’ll be up and playing in no time!
- The 7 secrets to playing signature solos like a pro… from a pro!
- How to accelerate your jazz learning curve by combining 3 secret elements that the pros don’t want you to know!
- How to ensure that no matter what voicings and blues licks you play, they’ll turn heads each and every time!
Hear and Play Jazz 201: Chords, Licks, and Soloing
Not knowing how to improvise and being stuck in a box playing the same old chords feels bad. It’s boring. It feels redundant. And you’re not the only one who notices it — others know that you’re playing the same, dull stuff over and over too.
With Hear and Play Jazz 201, no longer do you have to guess. We’re finally revealing a step-by-step method to soloing, improvising, and playing jazz licks over any chords. It’s a whopping 5 hours and loaded with tons of signature moves, licks, tricks, progressions, and real-life application. This is truly what thousands of would-be jazz musicians have been waiting for!
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