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Etudes – What are they?
As a piano teacher, I often encourage my students to explore piano etudes to improve their technique and musicianship. Piano etudes are short pieces of music that are specifically composed to help pianists develop particular skills and abilities. In this blog post, we will explore the purpose and history of piano etudes, and I will…
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The Classical Era: Three Composers
The Classical Era of Music represented a turning point in music history, where renowned composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert and others flourished. During this period, composers began to focus on creating music that was lucid, balanced and uncluttered, as opposed to the previous era’s more elaborate and complex styles. This era also marked…
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Why Does Music That Sounds Good, Sound Good?
Hey there, piano students! Have you ever wondered why some music just sounds so good to our ears, while other harmonies can be a bit harsh? Well, today we’re going to explore the history of Western tonal music to find out! First, let’s talk about the early days of music. Way back when, music was…
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Piano Makes Learning Other Instruments Easier!
Learning to play the piano is not only an enjoyable and fulfilling experience but also one that can make it easier to learn other instruments. The piano, being a “horizontal” instrument, has a linear arrangement of notes and chords on its keyboard. This layout makes it simple to understand the relationships between notes and chords,…
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