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12 Patriotic Piano Solos

The Fourth of July is just around the corner. Celebrate the U.S.A by practicing a beautifully arranged patriotic piano solo. Here are twelve of our favorite piano arrangements of your favorite odes to America! 1. “God Bless America (With A Splash Of America The Beautiful)” – Arr. Jennifer Eklund

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Musicnotes Surpasses $100 Million in Payments to Artists and Songwriters

Musicnotes Surpasses $100 Million in Payments to Artists and Songwriters MADISON, Wis., June 30, 2020 – Musicnotes, Inc. the worldwide leader in digital sheet music and a staunch advocate for musicians’ intellectual property rights, announces a significant milestone: $100 million in royalties paid out to music publishers and songwriters. A pioneer

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13 Songs to Celebrate African-American Music Appreciation Month

Musicnotes celebrates African-American Music Appreciation Month with 13 legendary songs that range in a variety of genres including jazz, R&B, and more!

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45 Songs to Celebrate Pride Month

Pride Month feels a little different in 2020.  Parades all around the world have been cancelled because of COVID-19 – but while we can’t celebrate Pride in person this time around, music can still unite us as it always has. Here are 45 songs you can play at home to have your own personal Pride! […]

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Easy John Williams Arrangements For Piano

Who doesn’t love a John Williams soundtrack?! His music adds so much depth, beauty and life to films. While much of his music is fairly complex and difficult to play, we found 15 easy arrangements of John Williams movie themes for beginner or intermediate pianists to enjoy. 1. Star

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Song Spotlight: May 2020

In May, we were able to take you backstage to learn from four incredible Broadway songwriters! Hear from Nathan Tysen & Daniel Messé of Amélie: The Musical, plus the duo Irene Sankoff & David Hein of Come From Away.

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9 Ways To Have Better Rhythm As A Pianist

Rhythm is one of the elements of music. It’s what allows music to move consistently through time. It also permits ensembles to stay together and accompanists to play with soloists.Pianists have unique challenges with rhythm. Because they are using both their hands at the same time, they must

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In Memoriam – Lauren K. Keiser

Musicnotes is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Lauren K. Keiser. Lauren’s obituary is below, and we encourage our readers to reflect on his life achievements, experiences, and contributions to the music industry. Lauren spent the majority of his career supporting composers, producing and pr

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Piano Improvisation: How To Develop Improv In A Fun Way

This article comes from professional musician Chris Senner, who is here to share his songwriting and improvisation knowledge with you! Being able to improvise on the piano is like opening up your brain to a theme park that can provide you with the ultimate satisfaction for your mind. I started

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9 Not-So-Difficult Chopin Pieces To Learn On Piano

If you’re looking for some introductory music by Chopin that’s not out of reach, we’ve gathered these 9 pieces that would be a good way to get started.

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Song Spotlight: April 2020

Are you interested in learning how your favorite Broadway, Christian, and country songs are created? Then you’ll want to check out our latest Song Spotlight videos, featuring three incredible songwriters: Matt Maher, Eddie Perfect, and Wyatt Durrette!

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5 Ways For Adults To Learn Piano Online

There are a number of important benefits associated with learning to play the piano as an adult. We're here to help you get started!

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20 Relaxing Piano Solos

Choosing to play the piano is the perfect way to relax and unwind in stressful times. Here are twenty arrangements you'll want to check out!

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How To Teach Piano Lessons Online

During this Coronavirus pandemic, many piano teachers are being forced to move their piano lessons online. Online piano teaching doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. However, it can feel really intimidating if you have never taught this way before. Fortunately, online piano lessons are not n

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Bluetooth Pedals for Sheet Music – Stomp Review

Bluetooth pedals are a staple for gigging musicians, especially for those of us who perform with sheet music on hand.

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Free Sheet Music: Musicnotes Edition Arrangements

When you’re looking for a way to boost your spirits, what better place to turn to than music?

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Why Phones are Songwriters’ Best Friends – Part 1: Apps

Cellphones… they’ve become an important part of our everyday lives. But, as a musician, are you using them to their full potential? This article comes from professional musician Chris Senner, who has some great ideas on how your cellphone can become an essential part of your songwriting journey! Son

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Testimonials – Casual Musicians

Are you considering Musicnotes as your source for sheet music, but interested in learning more first? Then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve gathered comments and reviews from real users to show you what they think about us. We’re the place where the world’s musicians

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Testimonials – Professional Musicians

Want to learn how Musicnotes can help you in your day-to-day life as a professional musician? We’ve gathered comments and reviews from real users to show you how Musicnotes can assist with all of your sheet music needs! We’re the place where the world’s musicians go to

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Testimonials – Teachers & Music Educators

Have you wondered how Musicnotes could help you in your day-to-day life as a music educator? We’ve gathered comments and reviews from real customers to show you the perks of using Musicnotes on your own and in the classroom! We’re the place where the world’s musicians go

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Wyatt Durrette: Song Spotlight

Last year, we had the good fortune of meeting up with award-winning songwriter Wyatt Durrette!

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Song Spotlight: February 2020

February brought us some great interviews and performances in our Song Spotlight series! We’re giving you an inside look into the creation of the music you love, from two incredible songwriters and musicians. Hills and Valleys – Tauren Wells Join us at Royalwood Church in Houston, TX, where Tauren W

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20 Songs For March

If you need some fresh piano music to learn as we enter March, look no further! We selected some fun, catchy tunes to help you ring in all of the special days March has to offer. When possible, we found easy arrangements, but if you’re looking for something a bit more complicated, just search the […

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Five Reasons You’re Not Making Progress At The Piano

Do you ever feel like your piano progress has plateaued? Does it seem like you should be playing harder, more complex music? Or, do you feel like your music is clunky and lacks continuity? A lot of piano learners experience these feelings. Learning the piano can be difficult. It is not something tha

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Song Spotlight: January 2020

In January, we got an exclusive backstage pass to learn more about three incredible artists and songwriters!