Pianos are beloved instruments in China. Over 50 million Chinese school children learn how to play this instrument and many aspire to become professional musicians one day. Yin Chengzong is among them, playing piano at his family’s 1920s villa on Gulangyu where longan, papaya, and starfruit trees thrive in their garden. What is the Chinese […]
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Learning piano can be an arduous task, with so much to take in: two hands, two musical clefs, sharps and flats, key signatures, etc. Start by finding Middle C on the keyboard, placing your right thumb (finger 1) there. Next, locate its surrounding white keys – left and right of it. Keyboard layout First and
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Cats’ daily antics never fail to bring joy. One feline in particular has made headlines online for her piano skills! Winslow, a South Philadelphia feline, regularly performs piano recitals to try to persuade his owners, Kate Nyx, to feed him. According to Kate, this practice started out as a way for Winslow’s owner, so as
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Piano drawings can often be seen in cartoons with musical themes, as well as homes of wealthy individuals or in slapstick comedy shows! Knowledge of each note’s value and relationship between them is vitally important in music, so use this diagram as a resource. How to Draw a Piano Pianos are versatile musical instruments that
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There are plenty of great piano apps out there, some offering free trials or at least low monthly or yearly subscription costs. When searching, look for something compatible with both MIDI keyboard and acoustic piano and offering multiple song selections and lesson plans. With its interactive gaming-like interface, this app features hundreds of songs organized
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Piano Guys were established when piano shop owner Paul Anderson asked pianist Jon Schmidt and cellist Steven Sharp Nelson from his stringed instrument store to perform videos for him that could be posted to YouTube. Since then, their YouTube presence has skyrocketed due to their mix of classical music with popular hits. Their captivating covers
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Writing piano songs can be an enjoyable and fulfilling creative endeavor. Express your emotions by choosing a tune you enjoy playing, practicing it regularly until it comes naturally and unthinkingly! Launch with an engaging intro that grabs their attention and builds upon it to develop melody and chord progressions. 1. Bella Ciao “Bella Ciao” is
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No matter if you prefer practicing on-the-go or using GarageBand to create piano tracks, there are multiple methods of doing it successfully. The key is understanding how it all works and knowing exactly what needs to be done. To play the piano on an iPhone, first launch GarageBand and tap “Get Started”, before selecting Piano
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Learning how to play piano is a vital skill that will enable you to expand your musical horizons. As more practice goes in, your piano skills will only improve! One of the simplest ways to learn piano is through beginning courses. Once you have mastered the fundamentals, more advanced music may come your way. Keys