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13 Exclusive Signature Artist Performances From June

ICYMI: Thirteen new videos were posted in June over on our Signature Artists YouTube channel!

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Free Sheet Music For July: “Tu Sais”

This July, we’re giving you a tango to add to your music collection at no cost! “Tu Sais” is a popular tango that was written by Serge Walter back in the 1920s. Its French and English lyrics capture the allure and excitement of falling in love. And now, it’s available to you for free! Check […]

Music Theory

Learning To Read Beyond The Notes At The Piano

There’s a lot that goes into learning music at the piano: Playing the correct notes Playing the notes at the right time Playing at a steady beat Playing at the correct tempo Playing with dynamic contrast (loud and soft) Playing with phrasing to give music a shape Pedaling Producing a nice tone Conve

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How To Help Kids Keep A Piano Practice Routine In The Summer

It’s pretty common for piano students to take a break from piano lessons in the summer months. Between camps, vacations, swimming and other activities, it’s hard to squeeze everything in. Plus, it can be helpful to take a break from the regular routine. However, we don’t want

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Free Sheet Music For June: “The Sunshine of Your Smile”

We’re kicking of the summer month of June by offering you a classic song for free!

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Popular Video Game Arrangements For Every Instrument

Playing video game music can be just as fun as playing the games themselves! Whether you’re into upbeat electronic music, simple guitar riffs, or dramatic orchestral scores, there is something for you on this list. We’re featuring 70 video game arrangements here, but there are plenty more at

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Pianists: Are You An Auditory Or Visual Learner?

Most people can easily identify as either being an auditory or a visual learner. Every once in a while, someone is a pretty equal balance of both, but most people can relate strongly to either learning well with their eyes or their ears. This is an interesting topic to think

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Free Sheet Music For May: “Adios, Mariquita Linda”

Let’s celebrate the start of May with some free sheet music! Nothing is as bittersweet as saying goodbye to an unrequited love, and Marcos A. Jimenez’s song “Adios, Mariquita Linda,” published first in 1925, captures the feeling perfectly. This month, this sentimental song is yours for free! If you

Signature Artist

Signature Artist Performances From April

So far in April, we’ve shared some wonderful performances over on our Signature Artists YouTube channel! If you aren’t subscribed, or if you just want to re-watch the performances, this article is for you!

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Signature Artist Piano Covers From March

If you already subscribe to our Signature Artists YouTube channel, you’ve gotten to see some incredible performances from these talented musicians! For those who haven’t checked out our channel, here are five wonderful covers that we shared in March. (And we still recommend subscribing to our channe

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5 Ways To Learn How To Read Music At The Piano

When piano students are first learning to read music, there are a number of different approaches that can be taken to learn how to read notation. Most piano method books are based around one of these approaches. While there isn’t necessarily one right or wrong way to learn how to read music, some ap

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5 Things Not To Do When Learning The Piano

Getting started learning the piano seems pretty straightforward, but there are a number of common mistakes that piano teachers see over and over again with new students.  It may not seem obvious to new piano learners that some of these things can really hinder progress at the piano.  To set yourself

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Free Sheet Music For April: “In a Monastery Garden”

This month, escape to a spring sanctuary and download the piece for free!

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How To Play Piano Chords for Beginners

This article comes from Julian, a knowledgeable pianist who will take you through his guide on how to play piano chords! One of the biggest shortcuts for beginner pianists is learning how to play basic piano chords. Much of the contemporary pop-style music that you hear on the radio is easily access

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Do I Really Need To Follow The Fingerings In My Piano Music?

It’s a really common mistake that piano learners completely ignore the finger numbers marked in piano music. A lot of times they ask, “Is this okay? Do I really need to follow the fingering in the music?” The short answer is: Yes! Yes, playing with correct finger numbers is a really important part o

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How To Get Started Teaching Piano Lessons

Are you a skilled pianist who enjoys playing music and sharing it with others? Have you ever thought about offering piano lessons? Teaching piano lessons is a wonderful endeavor that can be as simple as a side hustle, or it can be as extensive as a full-time job. While you don’t necessarily need a s

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How To Motivate Your Kids To Practice Piano

As parents, we want to see our kids do well at the piano and enjoy the process. It would be great if they would continue to play and enjoy the piano for the entire lives. However, sometimes our kids aren’t the enthusiastic learners that we hope they would be.

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Set Your New Year’s Piano Goals

As we’re embarking on a brand new calendar year, this is a great time to set some goals and intentions specific to your piano playing. Whether you’re just getting started at the piano, or if you’ve been playing for years, it’s always a good idea to

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16 Cozy Piano Solos For Winter

Now that the holidays are over, there is still a long stretch of winter ahead. The days might feel dark and cold, but your piano can keep your warm and cozy. Here are 16 wintery piano solos to help your keep your hands warm and your soul nourished through the

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Our Gift To You: Free Christmas Music

At Musicnotes, we want to wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! As a small way of showing our appreciation for all of you, we’re excited to offer four different sheet music arrangements of “Carol of the Bells” for you download for free! We

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Best Digital Pianos & Keyboards For Your Apartment

This article comes from professional musician Chris Senner, who is here to give you his top picks for the best digital pianos and keyboards for your apartment! Have you ever wanted a piano, but you’ve been limited by space? Well, you’ve landed on the right article. We are going to break down extreme

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10 Calm Christmas Solos For Piano Learners

Playing beautiful, peaceful Christmas music on the piano is one of the biggest joys of the year. Christmas music can bring so much calmness and grounding to a bustling season. We’ve chosen 10 beautiful piano arrangements that are perfect for piano students or adults returning to the piano. Each

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10 Festive Christmas Solos For Piano Learners

Many piano students and amateur pianists look forward to playing Christmas music all year long. In fact, some adult piano learners report that they want to learn piano specifically so that they can play Christmas music. Christmas music is a joy to learn and play. It instantly livens up homes

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How Much Should You Practice The Piano Each Day?

Adult beginners and parents of new piano students often wonder how long to practice the piano or how many days a week to practice the piano. This is a great question, although the exact lengths of practice time suggested can vary greatly depending on a number of different factors. It

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Strategies For Memorizing Piano Music

Has this ever happened to you: You have a favorite piece of music that you’ve played so many times that your hands just go into autopilot and you can play the notes effortlessly. You probably didn’t try to memorize this song, but you just enjoy playing it so much that memorization happened organical