Why is this instrument called the “Piano”? The Evolution of Piano.
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by John
3y ago
First of all, the keyboard instrument that we all call “the piano” isn’t actually called “the piano”. Its full name is “the pianoforte” and we just call it the piano for short. Italy – birthplace of the pianoforte The word “piano” is Italian and one of its several meanings is “quiet”. The word “forte” in Italian means “loud”. So the instrument most people think of as the piano is really named the “soft-loud”. In its early days, the name was switched around – “fortepiano” and then somehow the words got switched around and the name stuck. It was named the soft-loud because it was the first keyb ..read more
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How to Play the Piano by Ear
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by John
3y ago
Traditionally, people who learn the piano also learn to read sheet music as this is a convenient way to learn how to play songs. But now and then someone by-passes learning to read music in favor of playing by ear. Usually these tend to be self-taught pianists. Playing the piano “by ear” really just means playing without the aid of written music notes. If you have a really keen musical ear, you might find it pretty easy to match the notes on the piano to what you hear on the recording of the song. Once in a while, someone has this gift in enormity and can effortlessly pick out a well-known tun ..read more
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How to Promote Your Original Piano Works
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by John
3y ago
Being a pianist is a wonderful thing. You spend your days learning, creating and playing beautiful music. More importantly, playing the piano makes your life better and it definitely makes other people happy. Yes, being a pianist is a wonderful and noble profession. Unfortunately, these days piano is not as popular as it once was. People who love classical music know how to appreciate skilled pianists, but talented piano players are having a hard time promoting their work in today’s market. If you are a pianist, you have probably encountered this problem. Fortunately, I have some tips that mig ..read more
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5 Common Mistakes Made by Piano Beginners
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by John
3y ago
There are certain things beginners do that hold them back from progressing on the piano as fast as they could.  Here, we look at the most common of those mistakes. Beginners look at their hands instead of looking up at their sheet music The instinct is natural – we are doing complex movements with our fingers, and so we want to look at them.  A beginner is convinced that by looking at their fingers, they will play more accurately, but actually, the opposite is true.  It’s hard to believe until you try it two or three times, and then you find that what you’re playing flows bet ..read more
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How Piano Teachers Are Adapting Due To COVID-19
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by John
3y ago
Music teachers, particularly those that have in-home piano studios, have had a tough break since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, rendering in-person lessons unsafe. Piano teachers have had to pivot their way of teaching to adapt in ways that were never utilized before. One of the most important takeaways from this time, though, is that we must embrace technology. It is the best way to communicate for everyone right now during these uncertain times, so if you are a teacher who hasn’t before, this is an important step to helping you continue to generate and produce income. Those who have been teachi ..read more
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What are the pedals for and do I need one?
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by John
3y ago
The pedals on a piano are an integral part of the piano, but they are quite often overlooked. If you’re starting out on your journey of learning the piano, you might be wondering what they are for – and if you have an electronic piano that didn’t come with a pedal, you might be wondering if you need one. Acoustic pianos come with a “pedal lyre” which is screwed to the underneath of the piano and is operated by the feet. Modern pianos have three pedals. The one on the right, operated by the right foot, is known as the “damper” or “sustain” pedal. When depressed, this pedal causes any notes pla ..read more
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5 Opportunities For Collaboration: Why Use Your Piano Playing To Work With Other Musicians
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by John
4y ago
  Playing the piano is a special breed of musicians. If you play well you have the ability to not only keep rhythm and time as a drummer would, but there are many variations that you can do when playing. You can play chords and progressions, but also pull out melodies and improvisational passages within a song, without overlapping the guitar or taking away from lead vocals. Piano skills are only enhanced when playing more, so it’s a no-brainer that you should use your piano playing to work alongside other musicians. But why is this so helpful and important as a pianist? There are many re ..read more
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6 Piano Learning Myths Debunked
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by John
4y ago
Very often you find a lot of reasons not to start something new in your life. This is normal, because we all are used to live in our comfort zone. Piano learning is not an exception. I’ve collected 6 piano learning myths which many people think of instead of just trying to start. You can’t learn if you’re grown up Children are like sponges. At the age of 6 a child can start piano lessons and go along fast but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn as an adult. Do you believe that you can’t learn a new language as an adult – or learn how to use a new mobile phone? Our brains never stop learning ..read more
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Reasons Why People Give Up Learning the Piano
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by John
4y ago
There can be many reasons why people give up playing the piano ranging from lack of time to injured wrist. But there are some very common reasons that crop up again and again and some of these reasons are avoidable. Adults and children tend to give up learning the piano for different reasons. We’re going to look at some of the most common and see how they might be overcome. Let’s look at why children give up first. Why children give up learning piano? The piano isn’t the right instrument for them It can be hard to hear, and hard to accept, but the piano really isn’t for everyone. This is one ..read more
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How to Look After Your Piano
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by John
4y ago
So, do you love your piano? Is it a brand new glossy one just beginning its journey – or maybe it’s a pre-loved piano sporting the scars of a few decades of music making? Or it’s a modern electronic piano which you have for gigs and travelling? I’ve had many acoustic pianos in my life, and only one of them brand new. The brand new one was my least favorite. Wood mellows over time and pianos sound better as they age – a bit like wine – as long as they are cared for properly. Taking care of instrument’s surface Let’s start by talking about the outside of your acoustic piano. Is it polished wood ..read more
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