Piano Guidance
Piano Guidance
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Summary: For most people, height will not increase after age 18 to 20 due to the closure of the growth plates in bones. Compression and decompression of the discs in your spine lead to small changes in height throughout the day.
In the majority of situations, the answer is “yes”. We think it is worth trying to get your kids interested in the piano. There are a huge number...
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So, what is a 2 note chord called? The technical term for a 2-note chord is a “dyad.” That said, a 2-note chord may also be referred to as a...
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Learn More »Although you may not be able to change your height substantially as an adult, there are things you can do to maximize your height potential in your teenage years. Overall, you want to be sure you are eating enough and that you aren’t deficient in any vitamins or minerals. While many children eat enough (or even too much), diet quality is often poor ( 25 ). Because of this, many individuals in modern society are deficient in important nutrients like vitamin D and calcium (26). These nutrients are very important for bone growth and overall health ( 27 , 28 ). Calcium from the diet alters hormone production in a way that benefits your bones. Vitamin D may also improve bone health ( 29 , 30 ). One great way to combat nutrient deficiencies and promote optimal bone growth is to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables ( 31 , 32). Eating enough protein is also essential for bone health, although some people have questioned whether high protein intake can harm your bones. However, a large analysis of 36 studies found that higher protein intake is not harmful to your bones. In fact, higher protein intake was beneficial for the bone density of the spine ( 33 ). One way to increase your protein intake is to try to consume at least 20 grams of protein each time you eat. Good sources of protein include eggs, poultry, lean meats and dairy. Soy and other legumes are also high in protein. While proper nutrition during childhood is essential for reaching your greatest height, there may be differences between men and women. Some research has shown that environmental factors, such as nutrition, may play a larger role in height in women than men. This may be partially due to differences in access to food and medical care or the higher rates of osteoporosis in women (34). Other lifestyle choices, such as not smoking, could also benefit your height during development (35). However, it is important to remember that while lifestyle factors during childhood can affect height, a person’s final height is still mostly due to genetics. Summary: Eating enough and avoiding nutrient deficiencies during childhood and adolescence can help maximize your growth potential.
The musical superstar donated the piano to London's St Pancras station to coincide with the release of his 30th studio album, “Wonderful Crazy...
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Read More »It's called the octobass (a.k.a. octobasse) and was built in 1850 by French instrument maker Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. It is tuned two octaves below a cello and stands a 12-feet tall.
Have you ever heard of classical music’s lowest (and rarest) string instrument? It’s called the octobass (a.k.a. octobasse) and was built in 1850 by French instrument maker Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. It is tuned two octaves below a cello and stands a 12-feet tall. With the human range of hearing starting at 64 Hz, it’s lowest note (C: 16 Hz) is heard as more of a rumble rather than a perceivable pitch. (Perfect for playing the Jaws theme!) The player must stand on a stool and operate hand and foot-activated levers and pedals to change the pitch. The blow is specially made for the octobass and is equally massive with leather grips. There are only two originals in world, with one found at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. Though it was never adopted on a broad scale, Hector Berlioz was very fond of the instrument and wrote about it in his famous Orchestration Treatise first published in 1844.
Sitting in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is the world's oldest piano. Dating from 1720, the piano was one of the earliest creations by...
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Learning piano as an adult can be done. The only thing you need is commitment, which only requires some time out of your schedule so that you can...
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So as contradictory as it sounds, the fastest way to learn piano, and arguably the best way, is to practice slowly. Remember the mantra “slow is...
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