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PIANO Practicing
tips, scales and arpeggios, types of pianos, and more for learning piano. |
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Tips for Learning the
Piano and Practicing A list of
ideas to keep in mind for learning piano. Ideas for
learning and practicing arpeggios, which help in learning harmony, developing
technique, and improvisation. |
Leonard Bernstein gave a famous
series of televised performances called “Young
People's Concerts.” This book presents interesting topics from
the concerts, on ideas such as “What Does Music Mean?”, “Humor in Music,” and
“What is Impressionism?” |
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Using a Metronome NEW! Advice on the main types of metronomes to use and selected models for purchase. A Guide to Choosing Piano
Materials for Beginners NEW! Some selected music books and advice that can help people start to
play the piano. Avoiding Arm and Hand Pain in
Piano Playing NEW! Every pianist can benefit from taking a preventative approach and
avoiding repetitive strain or other injuries.
Included are ways to maintain healthy posture and playing. What to look for in teachers. Tips for Learning to Play the Piano and Practicing A list of ideas to keep in mind for learning piano. Some basic information on piano
types such as Steinway, Yamaha, consoles, grand pianos, etc. Ideas for how to practice, contributed by Nicholas Ambrosino
of Music Simply Music. Ideas for learning and practicing arpeggios, which help in learning
harmony, developing technique, and improvisation. Information on some well-known pianists (and some other
instrumentalists). |
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Related Articles in History, Theory, and
Composition |
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When improving piano playing it helps to have a good understanding of
theory and compositional techniques. This aids in better expression, technique, general
musicianship, and much more. Below are
related articles from other sections. Introduction to Classical Music Information on the evolution of classical music, including some of the
great works from each period. A short guide to learning how to write pieces of music. Contrapuntal Variation as a
Composition Tool How to use basic techniques from fugues and canons to improve any
compositions. The main rules for part writing, also called voice leading. |
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