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![]() Piano Keyboards to Keep You Playing: What To Look For In a KeyboardWhen looking for a new keyboard, consider the name brand manufacturers of piano keyboards. Look at your budget and then go from there. Does that budget allow you to check out some of the premiere makers out there? Does your budget require you to go with a lesser-known manufacturer? ![]() Andre Previn: Jazz Pianist, Classical Pianist, Conductor, ComposerAndre Previn is a German-born pianist, conductor, and composer. From arranging and composing Hollywood film scores to his multiple marriages which sparked many musical inspirations, Andre Previn's life was never dull ![]() What Are Some Of The Top Piano Schools?For those who want to pursue a career in piano, the options for training are diverse. There are a number of quality schools available in the United States and some abroad too. ![]() How Important Is Sight Reading For Piano Players?Sight reading is the act of reading and playing a piece of music before having ever seen it: on sight. This technique is a vital one for musicians to learn. Being skilled in sight reading makes reading a piece of music easier; the musician doesn't have to labor over every note and re-teach themselves the common patterns. ![]() How To Play Piano Using Chord SymbolsChord symbols (for example, Cmaj7 or G6) are a type of notation used frequently in jazz and other areas of modern music to notate chord progressions and changes. This type of notation differs from that of classical music in that chord symbols don't show the function of a chord the way the Roman numeral notation does. ![]() Are Music Correspondence Courses Right For You?The opportunities for music correspondence courses are vastly different today compared to a few years ago. Thanks to modern technology and the Internet, taking a music course by correspondence is now much more practical. ![]() 10 Piano Styles You Can Learn To PlayWhen studying the piano, a student encounters a myriad piano styles. To master the instrument, at least several of these styles must be learned, and all if at all possible. Knowledge of various playing styles enables a pianist to enjoy and play in any genre and to cross-polinate styles to create a fusion he or she can call their own. ![]() The Jazz Piano Genius of Oscar PetersonFrom his early love of music to his last years, Oscar Peterson's life was full with accomplishments and support from his family. The decision to become a professional pianist led to a weekly radio show and many performances in hotels and music halls for Peterson. ![]() Changing Keys: What Is Transposition, And How Can I Do It?Transposition is changing the key of a piece of music, or changing the notes without changing their relationship. This is often done to make the piece of music easier to play or sing. ![]() Swing Bass for Piano: Get Your Left Hand In ActionThe piano style is called "swing bass" because your left hand swings back and forth between a low note or group of notes, such as a 10th, alternating with a chord in the area right below middle C. It is a great tool for lending spark and variety to songs. You will add a lot to your style as you practice this technique more and keep your audience swinging with your music.
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