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How To Read Sheet Music: A Step-by-Step Guide

Wondering how to read sheet music? In this article, we give a full introduction to the language of music and free tools for your music journey.

Music Theory

Download and Print Piano Scales & Arpeggios For Free!

We're excited to share some more free educational materials to help you and your students learn all about scales and arpeggios! Now, you can download a variety of learning print-outs, including the Major Scales, Diminished Triad Arpeggios and more. Simply click on the ones you want to download,

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The Magic and Ease of Power Chords

Not sure what a "power cord" is? Find out now!

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Identifying The Key Of Your Music When It’s Unclear

How do you determine for yourself what key a song is based on? Find out now!

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Using the Musicnotes App To Enhance Your Practice

No matter your instrument or skill level, our free app can help take your next practice session to the next level!

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This is NOT a 2024 Goal Setting Post: Reflecting on Your Growth as a Musician

Instead of simply looking ahead, it's also important to reflect on your wins and the improvements made during the past year!

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The Rise of Rock: The Evolution of a Musical Genre

Here's your chance to learn all about the evolution of rock music!

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Adding Depth to Simpler Sheet Music Arrangements

This article comes from musician & writer Hayley Bauer! Simpler sheet music has so many options. While it’s easy to fall in love with an advanced arrangement, try not to overlook more basic sheet music, even if you’re an advanced musician. Simpler sheet music gives the option of

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6 Reasons Your Guitar Improvement Has Hit a Wall And How to Overcome Them

This article comes from Shawn Leonhardt from Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer! Regardless of the hobby or skill, we all reach a point where we hit a wall, even with musical abilities like playing the guitar. You can practice the pentatonic scale daily, try new routines, and even try

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Effects of Music on Emotions, Mental Health, Mood & Behavior

In this article, you'll learn all about the impact that music has on our mental health, emotions, and more.

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Learning An Instrument: Why Your Mindset Matters

This article comes from Jess Homewood at Not Your Mother's Piano Studio! We all have days where we feel like we are crushing it. Our practice is on point. We feel like we are making steady enough progress to MAYBE get up the courage to play for a

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Level Up Your Learning With a Growth Mindset

This article comes from Just Rijna, the founder of StringKick! You probably have thoughts about whether you have musical talent or not. But whether you think you’re a naturally gifted musician or that you have no musical talent to speak of, you might be better off forgetting about this

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How To Play Guitar Solos: An Overview

This article comes from Mitch Wilson for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer! One of the reasons the electric guitar became so popular was its ability to cut through the mix of a song and really stand out. A musician can play a solo on nearly any instrument, but with

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5 Steps to Get Unstuck When Sight-Reading

This article comes from Jessica Homewood at Not Your Mother's Piano Studio! Sight-reading is a game-changer, allowing musicians to play music on the spot without prior practice. It's like deciphering musical code! But for beginners, sight-reading can feel like a daunting challenge. Here are five practical

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Guitar Picking Options

In this article, you'll learn all about guitar picking techniques, hand positions, finger placements, and their respective applications!

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Guide to Successful Music Collaboration in 2023

Discover the tools and learn about the benefits of music collaboration. Harness technology, embrace diversity, and elevate your craft by collaborating on a global level!

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5 Simple Ways Parents Can Help Their Child in Piano Lessons

This article was written by Jess Homewood from Not Your Mother’s Piano Studio! Over the years in my piano teaching career, I have noticed certain effective (and not so effective) parent strategies in helping their child in their piano education. And it is not what you think! Here are

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Guitar Maintenance: How To

This article was written by Shawn Leonhardt from Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer! There are certain steps to take to make sure your guitar stays in great shape; some are simple, while others can take a little more research. The best step of all is to be proactive and

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Popular Articles For Musicians

Over the years, we've written many different articles to help musicians all over the world! Whether you're a beginner, a teacher, a full-time musician, or somewhere in between, we're here to enhance your musical journey with our sheet music arrangements and blog posts. As

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How to Become a Successful Session Musician in 2023

Discover how to create a career as a session musician and key strategies for thriving in the music industry. Learn how to stand out and succeed!

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10 Engaging Piano Songs for the Neurodivergent Beginner

This article comes from Jessica Homewood at Not Your Mother's Piano Studio! Neurodiversity encompasses various ways our brains process information, affecting sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions. Conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more are part of this diverse spectrum. Because it affects the way our

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Rockabilly Chord Progression

This articles comes from Gary Heimbauer for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer. Rockabilly, much like the blues, often features a 12 bar chord progression that features the I, IV, and V chords, and it’s played with a swing feel. The chords are played as either basic major chords,

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Best Sheet Music Collections for Beginners, Intermediate, and Experts (Piano, Guitar, Violin)

In this article, you'll find piano, violin, and guitar arrangements for all different skill levels!

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Musical Notation: The Universal Language of Expression

Learn all about musical notation and the benefits this shared language brings!

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From Video Game to TV: How to Play 'The Last of Us Theme' on Guitar

If you're a guitartist and a fan of the video game or HBO show, here's your chance to learn how to play the main theme from 'The Last of Us'!