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Ten Important LGBT Figures in Music History

October is LGBT History Month in the United States and Canada, coinciding with National Coming Out Day on October 11.

Music Theory

How to Read the Alto and Tenor Clefs in Music

Most musicians start off learning treble clef, closely followed by bass clef. These are the two most common clefs, but they’re not the only clefs. In this post, we’re going to talk about alto and tenor clefs. Though less commonly used, you might see them pop up from time to time in your sheet music.

Music Theory

How to Use Chord Progression Formulas in Music

Learn to use chord progression formulas and interpret them for major keys and minor keys using our in-depth guide and video.

Music Theory

The 3 Types of Minor Scales in Music

Learn more about minor scales in music: natural, harmonic, and melodic with tips on how to implement the minor scale into your sessions.

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10 Themes from the Screen to Get You in the Halloween Spirit

Fall is here! While these aren’t all Halloween-themed movies and shows, we’ve picked pieces from soundtracks that will definitely get you in the Halloween mood. These pieces are spooky, haunting, quirky and chilling. There’s no better season to explore the darkest sounds that music can make.

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10 Piano Solos For Autumn

As we enter the beloved season of fall, let’s celebrate with ten warm and cozy piano solos. We like our piano tunes smooth and sweet, silky and spicy, just like a piping hot pumpkin spice latte. 1. “October” by U2 * * Get the Solo Piano Sheet Music 2. “Autumn” from

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10 Halloween Pieces For Solo Piano

Get ready for Halloween with these ten arrangements!

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10 Life Skills You Gain from Learning Music

When you learn to play a musical instrument, you get the obvious reward of knowing how to make music and operate your instrument. That in itself is really fulfilling and enjoyable, but most musicians will tell you that they’ve picked up a number of important life skills from studying

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10 Incredible Acoustic Guitar Covers of Popular Songs

There is something really special about hearing one of your favorite songs on an instrument. Whether you’re in a coffee shop, passing by a street performer, or listening to a great Spotify playlist, a familiar tune coming from the strings of an acoustic guitar is enough to put a

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Musical Crossword Puzzles with Free Printables!

Music is all around us from the time we are born, from nursery rhymes and church hymns to pop tunes on the radio and an evening at the symphony. While listening to music can provide great growth and development benefits, learning music has been shown to improve coordination, memory, teamwork,

Music Theory

10 Reasons Why Pianists Need to Know Music Theory

Learn the importance of piano music theory and its benefits when studying music, like stronger fluency, structure, creativity, and more.

Music Theory

The 7 Letter Alphabet: How to Name Music Notes

If you’re learning how to read sheet music, the first thing to know is the “musical alphabet.” Luckily for all of us, it’s only seven letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.

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Musicnotes Pro for Educators: Join for Free Today!

You invest so much in the future of our worlds’ musicians. And to say thank you, we’ve created Musicnotes Pro for Educators. With Musicnotes Pro for Educators, you’ll get 10% off all purchases at Musicnotes.com $1 off any purchases made within the Musicnotes iOS App The ability to sync your folders

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10 Beautiful Disney Songs for Solo Piano

Enjoy these 10 beautifully arranged piano solos that bring out the most lyrical melodies and lush harmonies that Disney has to offer.

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Songwriting Tips From Producers Oak Felder and The Orphanage

We had the pleasure of talking to Oak Felder and The Oprhanage about “Sorry Not Sorry,” by Demi Lovato! And in our interview, Oak, Trevor, and Zaire shared their expertise and experiences from songwriting and music production.

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Music Juries Survival Guide

Finals are always the dreaded part of every semester for college students. But music majors dread finals for a different reason — music juries. A music jury is a final performance by a collegiate music student for a panel of jurors. The jurors are usually made up of the faculty and

Musical Theater

Your Music Audition Questions Answered

You asked, and now we’re here to answer all of your questions about music auditions. Whether you’re auditioning with an instrument or your voice, for a musical or the newest talent show on television, this Q&A is sure to help you nail your next audition! The

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How to Calm Your Nerves Before Your Music Audition

Before we say anything in this article, we want you to know: being nervous before an audition is completely normal!

Product Updates

Introducing the Musicnotes Web App

In addition to our class-leading apps for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC, Musicnotes customers can now access their sheet music arrangements via the latest version of our Web App. Now is the perfect time to skip the paper and unleash your musical potential. Our new Web App allows you to access any digita

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How to Write Congregational Worship Music With Meredith Andrews

If you attend church regularly, you’re probably very familiar with worship music, as it’s a regular part of most church services. But, if you listen to worship music outside of church, you’ve probably gathered that not all worship music is the same. The songs you sing in

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10 Tips for Singing and Playing an Instrument at the Same Time

So you know how to play an instrument, and you know how to sing. But doing them at the same time can get tricky. Suddenly, your guitar picking isn’t as clean, or your left and right hands are out of sync on the piano, or you can’t do

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The Best Musical Dad Jokes to Roll Your Eyes At

As annoying as dad jokes can be, we’re all guilty of laughing at one or two. And though we’re used to hearing the traditional dad jokes, music dads are in a world of their own! Here are some of our favorite musical dad jokes that you”’ definitely roll your eyes at. The Best Musical Dad Jokes […]

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Disney Sheet Music for Every Instrument, Voice Type, and Skill Level

If there’s one thing we know, it’s that we can always count on Disney to deliver us the best music!

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How to Get Started Playing Ukulele

If you need more music in your life, and you probably do, get a ukulele or dust off the one sitting on your shelf and start playing! Playing the ukulele is so fun and satisfying, and it’s simpler than you think. If you’re trained in another area of

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Practice, Practice, Practice: How to Keep Yourself Motivated While Learning an Instrument

Learn how to keep yourself motivated while learning a new instrument or just practicing on one you’ve mastered. No matter the skill level, practice is vital.