Piano Keys: Learn Them Right Now! (For Absolute Beginners Only) Duane: Good morning. This is Duane. Today I’d like to talk about piano keys for absolute beginners. Those of us who have played the piano for a long time, we … Continue reading →
Here are two questions my 6th grade Granddaughter came up with to strump her science teacher. Do you know the answers? Question: Why do all “C” notes on the piano sound alike — just higher or lower, but sound the … Continue reading →
A note’s pitch is represented by where it is located on the musical staff; it will appear on one of the five horizontal lines, on one of the spaces between the lines, or on the ledger lines above or below … Continue reading →
Two Musical Questions You’ve Never Asked But Always Wondered About… You know what we’re talking about. In all areas of our lives there are those little mysteries that don’t seem important to ask about but still, it would be nice … Continue reading →
Some things in music that should be easy just aren’t. If you’re having trouble wrapping your brain about some of the concepts that you think should be easy, don’t beat yourself up. Learning to read music isn’t any different than learning a new language.
Continue reading →Music is written in notation that includes a staff (five horizontal lines), ledger lines, time and key signatures, and other symbols that tell what notes are to be played and how long they are to be played. In addition to notes, rests of varying lengths are used.
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