Beginners Piano – Save Time & Money
July 28, 2011 at 7:00 am | benefits for children, Buying Piano | No comment
- By: Lucas Vincent Do you have what it takes when it comes to learning piano? OK, so it is not like you are going to war or participating in some extreme sport but you still need to have what it takes to learn piano! The question is a bit dramatic but, as with every pastime or hobby or skill, you need to have certain personal qualities to be able to do it and do it well. However, many people would not credit learning piano with a wide range of personal qualities because it tends to be associated with perseverance [...]
How to Play Piano With a Legato Feel!
July 18, 2011 at 7:00 am | gift of music, music lessons, Piano, Piano Lessons | No comment
In playing piano, there are two basic types of touches on the keys. The first one is called “legato” which is a literal translation of being “tied together” in Italian. And the second is called “staccato,” which means detached. In music, it means that notes must be played or be sung connected or smooth flowing. There should be no rests or silence between the notes. A curved line is used to indicate that the notes should be played in this manner. The curved line may be placed above or below the notes on the piano piece. The secret to achieve [...]
Piano Pedaling: A Quick Guide
July 11, 2011 at 7:00 am | Piano | No comment
Decoding the mystery of the pedals For the beginning pianist, foot pedals are often one of the most misunderstood aspects of playing the piano. It may be difficult for the beginner to understand the necessity of the pedals or what effects they create on the notes. It is hard to decipher to connection between the pedal and keys even by watching an experienced piano player. To help you better understand the role of the piano pedal, the following includes a straightforward description of their functions, along with a few pointers for effective use of the pedals during play. The elusive [...]
Tips in Piano Teaching: An Innovative Approach to Early Childhood Music
July 4, 2011 at 7:00 am | benefits for children, gift of music | No comment
Are you a music teacher who handles classes with younger batches of students? Do you want more tips in piano teaching especially the ones that are effective and useful in teaching children? Well, you’ve just landed on the right page. As this aims to reach out to music teachers of early childhood music education, this can surely be a good and a practical music teaching resource appropriate to specific learners of today’s generation. Teaching music seems to be a very rewarding experience; thus, teaching music as well as how to play piano or any musical instruments can be such a [...]
