Why You Hold Your Breath Right Before This Pop Piano Chord
The sus4 chord is a chord where the third is replaced by a fourth. It sounds unfinished, floating, and expectant. And that is exactly the point. When the chord resolves…
How Many Keys Does a Piano Have? (And Why It Matters for Beginners)
When you first look at a piano, the sheer number of black and white keys can feel overwhelming. A very common question for anyone starting out is simply: how many…
Why Some Music Feels Like It Pulls You Forward (And How to Do It Yourself)
Have you ever listened to a song and felt an irresistible urge to nod your head or tap your foot? The music feels like it has a built-in engine, constantly…
Cluster Voicing: The Technique Behind That Dreamy Pop Piano Sound
You have learned your basic chords. You can play a C major and an F major, and you know they sound correct. But when you listen to modern pop ballads,…
Why Is Sheet Music So Hard to Read? (And What to Do Instead)
Have you ever looked at the sheet music for a relatively simple pop or rock song and thought it looked incredibly complicated? You hear the song on the radio and…
How long does it take to learn piano
It is one of the most common questions beginners ask: How long does it actually take to learn how to play the piano? As you might expect, there are many…
Easy Piano Songs For Beginners – 7 Video Lessons
Easy Piano Songs For Beginners A selection of 7 beginner piano songs on video - for you! In this article you will find 7 Easy Piano Songs For Beginners. These…
Can you teach yourself how to play piano?
Is it even possible to teach yourself how to play the piano? The short answer is - yes, absolutely. People do it all the time. BUT - and this is…
Best way to learn piano online for free
I will be honest and say that it is with a kind of a double agenda that I write this post about the best way to learn piano online for…
What is the fastest way to learn piano
Through my more than 35 years of teaching piano I regularly meet people who want to know what is the fastest way to learn piano. Well, if I’m in a…