Learning piano isn’t just about practising more—it’s about practising smarter.
Explore our collection of practical guides covering effective practice methods, rhythm, chords, playing by ear, piano technique and motivation. Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to the piano after years away, these articles will help you build better habits, avoid common mistakes and make faster progress.
Practice
Articles about practising effectively, avoiding common mistakes and getting more from your time at the piano.
- Why Do I Keep Making the Same Mistakes When I Practise Piano?
- What Is the Right Practice Speed for a Beginner Piano Player?
- What Should I Do If I Always Start Over After Making a Mistake?
- Should I Practise My Left and Right Hands Separately?
- When Am I Ready to Play with Both Hands?
- How Long Should I Practise Piano Each Day?
- What Should I Do During the First 5 Minutes of Piano Practice?
- How Do I Identify the Difficult Parts of a Piano Song?
- Can You Practise Piano Without Sitting at the Piano?
- What Is “Chunking” and Why Is It Such an Effective Way to Practise Piano?
- Why Do I Forget a Piano Song I Thought I’d Learned?
- Does Recording Yourself Help You Practise Piano?
- What Should I Do If I Feel Stuck and Stop Improving?
Rhythm & Timing
Articles about pulse, timing and how to play steadily and rhythmically – with or without a metronome.
- Why Is My Rhythm Unstable Even Though I Know the Notes?
- What Is a Metronome and How Do You Use It Correctly?
- Should I Always Practise with a Metronome?
- How Do You Count Beats While Playing the Piano?
- What Is the Difference Between Beat and Rhythm?
- How Do You Play Chords in a Rhythmic Pattern?
- What Should You Do If You Lose the Beat in the Middle of a Song?
Chords
Articles about how chords work, how to change between them, and how to use them in pop and rock piano.
- What Is a Chord and How Is It Built?
- What Is the Difference Between Major and Minor Chords?
- Which Piano Chords Should You Learn First?
- How Do You Change Quickly Between Chords?
- What Is a Chord Progression and Why Is It Important?
- Why Do So Many Pop Songs Use the Same Chords?
- What Is a Chord Inversion and When Should You Use It?
- What Does the Left Hand Actually Do When Playing Chords?
- How Do You Transpose a Song to Another Key?
- What Is “Comping” and How Does It Sound on the Piano?
Playing by Ear
Articles about playing without sheet music, finding notes and chords by ear, and learning songs through listening.
- Can You Learn Piano Without Reading Music?
- What Is Playing by Ear and How Do You Get Started?
- How Do You Find the Chords to a Song by Ear?
- What Is the Difference Between Playing by Ear and Reading Sheet Music?
- How Do You Memorise a Whole Song?
- What Is a Scale and Do You Need to Learn Scales?
- What Is the Pentatonic Scale and Why Is It So Easy to Improvise With?
- What Is Improvisation and Can Beginners Do It?
Piano Technique
Articles about posture, hand position, relaxed playing and how to avoid unnecessary tension and injuries.
- How Should You Sit at the Piano?
- What Is the Correct Hand Position on the Piano?
- Why Do My Hands Hurt When I Practise Piano?
- How Do You Avoid Overuse Injuries When Practising Piano?
- What Is the Difference Between a Keyboard and a Digital Piano?
- Do Beginners Need Weighted Piano Keys?
- What Is Piano Fingering and Why Does It Matter for Beginners?
Motivation & Practice Habits
Articles about staying motivated, finding time to practise and overcoming frustration and learning plateaus.
- How Do You Stay Motivated When You Don’t Feel Like You’re Improving?
- What Should You Do When You Don’t Feel Like Practising Piano?
- How Do You Find Time to Practise Piano in a Busy Life?
- Is It Too Late to Learn Piano as an Adult?
- Why Do I Play Worse When Someone Is Listening?
- What Should You Do When You Feel Stuck Learning Piano?
- Can You Learn Piano Without a Teacher?