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Music Theory

5 Ways To Think About Piano Scales and Key Signatures

Read our guide on 5 ways to think about piano scales and key signatures that will help piano students feel less intimidated about the learning process.

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21 Easy Beatles Arrangements For Piano

Here are 21 simple but satisfying arrangements of classic Beatles songs to learn on the piano!

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Interesting Piano Arrangements of Pachelbel’s Canon

You’ve probably played and heard Pachelbel’s Canon a few times by now. It’s a great piece of music, but maybe it’s starting to get old? If you’re looking for a new take on Pachelbel’s Canon in D, check out these eight interesting piano arrangements.

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How To Improve Your Piano Technique So You Can Play Faster

Check out these three tips if you're hoping to play faster!

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Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould – Sheet Music From The Movie

Check out our sheet music arrangements from the 1993 movie 'Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gold'!

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The Many Instruments Of Our Signature Artists!

We’re proud to have nearly 400 (and counting) incredible musicians in our Signature Artists family!

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20 Piano Arrangements To Help You Cope With Covid

Living through a global pandemic certainly takes us on a roller coaster of emotions! Unsettling headlines, cancellations, adjusting to a new normal, witnessing the suffering in our communities: All of these things take a toll. The world is heavy and uncertain. But, through all of this, there are con

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How To Get Started Playing The Piano

Have you always wanted to play the piano? Playing the piano is an incredibly satisfying and captivating hobby. It’s a skill that you can master and enjoy for your whole life. It’s fun, life-giving and challenging. If playing the piano is on your bucket list, but you’re not sure where to start, here

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Thoughts On Teaching Piano During A Pandemic

This article comes from piano teacher and author Megan, who is here to give her thoughts and advice to other teachers trying to figure out their next steps during this pandemic. It’s hard to make any kind of plans right now, but it’s especially hard for piano teachers

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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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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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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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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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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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How To Have A Career As A Pianist

Do you love playing the piano? Have you considered turning your musical hobby into a career? A lot of people don’t consider careers in music because it might seem like a competitive field with a lot of instability. That can be true, but many pianists are able to find full-time work to support themse

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20 Great Songs For Beginners (Piano)

Are you starting out your piano journey and looking for the right music to play? You’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of twenty pieces that are perfect for those who are just starting to learn how to play the piano.

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7 Things to Consider When Buying a Digital Piano

There's a few things you'll want to think about before you purchase a digital piano.

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How To Use A Metronome

We're here to help you learn how to use a metronome!

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The Gift of Music: Bonus Free Songs for December

We want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! As a way of saying thanks for such a wonderful year, we’re passing along some free Christmas sheet music for you to download, which were arranged by a few of our Signature Artists.

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How Long Does It Take to Learn the Piano?

Have you ever wondered how long it takes to learn the piano? If so, you’re not alone! The question gets asked frequently, especially by adult students. We’re here to help give you an answer. “The quick-fix, anti-mastery mentality touches almost everything in our lives.” – George Leonard A piano

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Jarrod Radnich – Pirates Forever | A Legend Returns

Check out Jarrod’s arrangement and video of a three-movement fantasy suite of music from Pirates of the Caribbean.

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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. Bring