Piano Guidance
Piano Guidance
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Arpeggio: A squiggly vertical line in front of a chord means its notes are hit quickly in order, not simultaneously; to create a harp-like effect. Arpeggiated chords are usually played from low to high, unless marked by a downward arrow. An is a fast-moving arpeggio.
Learning how to play all 12 keys on the Piano is quite an easy task. You only need time and patience. It took me one month to master one key and a...
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In the contemporary classroom, five distinct teaching styles have emerged as the primary strategies adopted by modern teachers: The Authority...
Read More »Learn about different musical symbols , note accents, and articulation marks; how to write dynamics and volume changes; and how key signatures work in piano music. 01 of 08 Musical Articulation Brandy Kraemer Accents and curved lines placed around music notes change the way they sound and relate to each other. This concept is called “articulation.” Common symbols affecting articulation include: Staccato: A small dot written above or below a note that makes it brief in duration. (Not to be confused with a rhythm dot, which is written after a note-head). A small dot written above or below a note that makes it brief in duration. (Not to be confused with a rhythm dot, which is written after a note-head). Staccatissimo: A small wedge or straight comma above a note that creates an exaggerated staccato; a very brief note. A small wedge or straight comma above a note that creates an exaggerated staccato; a very brief note. Marcato: Informally referred to as simply an “accent,” a marcato makes a note slightly more pronounced than surrounding notes. Informally referred to as simply an “accent,” a marcato makes a note slightly more pronounced than surrounding notes. Sforzando: Makes a note considerably louder than surrounding notes. When a single note is affected, the abbreviation sfz is used.
Using a pick gives you a brighter and more consistent tone than using your fingers, because the pick is made of the same material throughout, while...
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Here are seven easy piano songs for beginners to get you started. Twinkle Twinkle. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is always popular, especially with...
Read More »A composition with a range of (pianississimo) to (fortississimo) will require the pianist to execute extremely subtle changes in volume in order to make room for the many dynamic commands that exist between these two extremes. The difference between and may be difficult to distinguish, even when played back-to-back. Calmer Dynamics In a song with the smaller range of p to f, you may hear a greater distance between commands because there is more room for interpretation. However, always consider a command’s true definition; forte always means “strong,” and should not be taken to mean “extremely strong,” even if it is the loudest dynamic symbol found in the sheet music. The p and mp are distinguishable, especially when played back-to-back. 03 of 08 Key Signatures Brandy Kraemer A key signature expresses the key of a song by displaying which notes have sharps or flats, if any. It is written as a pattern of accidentals at the beginning of a staff (between the clef and the time signature). Key signatures imply accidentals throughout a song, therefore its own sharps or flats will not be marked in the body of the music. Look at the image: A natural sign turns the key’s C sharp into a C natural . Since an accidental or natural expires at the end of its measure, the C note turns back into a C sharp with no written indication. turns the key’s into a . Since an accidental or natural expires at the end of its measure, the note turns back into a with no written indication. Key signatures with the most accidentals ( 7 ) are C-sharp major and C-flat major. ( ) are C-sharp major and C-flat major. A key change mid-line is written after a double barline. In traditional notation, the previous key is first canceled-out with naturals; in modern notation this step is skipped. 04 of 08 Music Rests Brandy Kraemer A music rest marks the absence of a note in a measure. It indicates that no note will be played for its duration. Look at the image, above: Rests are written in lengths , just like notes; a rest with the duration of a quarter note is called a quarter rest. , just like notes; a rest with the duration of a quarter note is called a quarter rest. Dotted rests are used in the same manner as dotted notes: A rest of 1 1 / 2 beats may be written as a dotted quarter rest (symbol a ). are used in the same manner as dotted notes: A rest of / beats may be written as a dotted quarter rest (symbol ). In the event of notation overlap – such as a half-note chord written on top of eighth-notes – rests and notes will appear simultaneously, although they are really on separate planes of action. 05 of 08 Musical Repeat Signs Brandy Kraemer The following musical symbols define the pattern or order of a song: Repeat Barlines
Do: store your piano inside, preferably in a self storage unit where it will be safe from the elements and extreme temperatures. Don't: ever store...
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According to the sheet music published by Hal Leonard Corporation, "Nostalgic" is written in the key of F major with a moderate tempo.
Read More »A passage between two repeat barlines is played at least two times in a row. After the repetitions are played, the song continues onto the measures that follow the end repeat bar. Otherwise: If the right (or “end”) repeat is on the very last measure, the song will end after the repetitions are completed. If there is no left (or “begin”) repeat, the song will repeat from the beginning. 1st Ending: The first time the passage is played, bracket 1 is played. 2nd Ending: The second time around, the notation in bracket 2 is played. Volta Brackets
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F-sharp major (or the key of F♯) is a major scale based on F♯, consisting of the pitches F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, and E♯.
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