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Piano Lessons in PDFs With Embedded Audio & Video Are Here to Stay
Does anyone still doubt that the Internet has deeply changed practically every aspect of modern life? Even people who usually resist technological change have to admit that this is true, even if grudgingly. As a piano teacher who has, more recently, greatly benefited from these new technologies, I can now admit that I should have paid attention to these new technologies much earlier. Read
By: Duane Shinn | 24/07/2008 | Music
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Mastering Blues Keyboard Riffs
In popular music, blues keyboard riffs are universal. From Billy Preston jamming with the Rolling Stones to Ray Charles kicking into "What I'd Say," blues progressions and scales serve as the basis for legendary songs and amazing keyboard solos. One of the greatest aspects of blues keyboard riffs is the musical theory behind them, which is simple enough for beginners, yet still challenges virtuosos. Read
By: Duane Shinn | 23/07/2008 | Music
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Ten Of The Most Popular Classical Pieces Of All Time
For anyone studying popular classical music, it can be a daunting task to know where to begin. There are so many great pieces that a beginner can get overwhelmed. Here are 10 of the most popular classical pieces with a brief background of each. Read
By: Duane Shinn | 23/07/2008 | Music
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How to Play Blues Piano: Getting Started
Playing the blues on the piano is not usually for beginners, unless one has a natural feel for the blues. For most of us, it requires a solid understanding of traditional music theory plus an overlay of "blue notes". Read
By: Duane Shinn | 22/07/2008 | Music
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Canon in D by Pachelbel: The Song Everybody Knows
The Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel is a composition well known throughout the world. It's a piece of music that is played in commercials, feature films, and shopping mall music systems. Its melody and harmony are such that, when heard, spur an "I know this song" reaction in listeners. Read
By: Duane Shinn | 22/07/2008 | Music
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Beginning Piano Lessons On The Internet: Useful, But Beware
When learning how to play piano, free opportunities present themselves all over the Internet. Most notably, many websites offer quick step-by-step lessons, as well as free online sheet music, which beginning pianists can use to learn how to play piano at no cost. Read
By: Duane Shinn | 20/07/2008 | Music
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Spirituals: The Songs That Inspire Us
Great spiritual songs that inspire are a part of America's folklore. Long a part of our nation's canon of song, we hardly give thought to how they came into existence. Each one does have a story though, which sheds light on the place and time they were born. Read
By: Duane Shinn | 17/07/2008 | Music
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Keyboard Instruments: Organs, Harpsichords, Pianos, Keyboards & Synthesizers
Even non-musicians are familiar with keyboard instruments. Few people reach adulthood without having had at least one opportunity to bang on a keyboard of some type. However, many people (including musicians) aren't aware of the history behind keyboard instruments. Their evolution is both fascinating and surprising. Read
By: Duane Shinn | 15/07/2008 | Music
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Piano Study Is for Adults Too, And They Have More Fun!
If music in general and piano in particular interests you, then now is the time to begin. When it comes to learning the piano, age is no barrier. If you truly desire to learn the instrument, you will apply yourself accordingly no matter what your age. Read
By: Duane Shinn | 15/07/2008 | Music
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Great Jazz Pianists and Their Contributions to Music
Some of the greatest piano players in history became known for their proficiency in jazz. Technicality and a heavy reliance upon the ability of the musician to improvise makes jazz piano one of the hardest styles to learn. Read
By: Duane Shinn | 15/07/2008 | Music