Pop! Goes the Weasel is a popular English nursery rhyme. Most beginners (piano, guitar, violin) learn to play this rhyme on their music instrument. Pop Goes the Weasel: History Meaning behind this popular Nursery Rhyme Watch: Pop Goes the Weasel Nursery Rhyme Play Pop Goes the Weasel on Violin Watch: How to Play Pop Goes […]
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The Interpretation of French Song (Pierre Bernac)
‘The Interpretation of French Song’ by Pierre Bernac is a must-have for singers, classical singers, voice teachers and vocal coaches. You need this book to sing in French, doesn’t matter if you’re a native or not. Even French-speaking singers will find his suggestions for interpretation, tempo, expression and dynamics to be invaluable. Pierre Bernac had […]
Great Bass Scale Wall Chart (Reference) for ALL Bass Players
If you’re a beginner bass player, this Bass Scale Wall Chart will serve you handy in your initial learning phase. Its a great way to learn the notes and other basics of playing bass. It can also be used as a reference chart by advanced players. Why would you need this? Great poster (reference material) […]
Chopin Nocturne Opus 9 (No.1, No.2) Sheet Music
A soft, beautiful, elegant, and relaxing piano music is just what you need as the night draws in. If you’ve had an extremely busy day, here’s what you need to hear in order to relax. Chopin wrote 21 nocturnes in all, each showcasing his gift for melody and evoking the beauty of nighttime. Between 1830 […]
Learn to play piano: Lessons, techniques and resources
Learn to Play Piano (for beginners and intermediate levels): Its easier than you think and can be done at home. Here’s the how-to, various methods, techniques, & helpful resources. There are various teaching methods available today to learn to play the piano; it’s now easier & faster than ever before and you really don’t have […]
Mozart Piano Sheet Music
Mozart – Piano Sheet Music. Find a collection of his most popular compositions. Mozart was one of the most prolific and influential composers of the Classical era. He was a great pianist as well! He was a child prodigy, who wrote his first symphony when he was just eight years old… and wrote his first […]
Music review: Philip Glass, ‘The Complete Piano Etudes’
“Philip Glass” music is mainly based on the style of the 1970s and ’80s, when the music would have repetitive structures, commonly known as minimalism. Philip Glass, ‘The Complete Piano Etudes’ is a a mesmerizing experience where duration doesn’t matter much, its like meditation. The composer wrote his etudes between 1991 and 2012, and the […]
How to Hold a Guitar Pick
Most beginners usually start playing the guitar (strumming) using a guitar pick, so its important that you learn to hold it the right way. There are other guitar playing techniques where you don’t require a pick, but usually that’s done when you have some experience playing the guitar. Learning how to hold the guitar pick […]
Printed Music Guide: Sheet Music, Folios, Fakebooks
Various Types of Printed Music: Understands the various types of printed music that are available. Find thousands of printed music that are available for music enthusiasts. Introduction Want to play your favorite song but cannot locate the notes for it? Don’t worry; you can go through the thousands of printed music that are available for […]
How to use Skype and other Video Chat Software for online music lessons
There are lots of music teachers out there who are using the internet to deliver music lessons. If you’re a piano, guitar or any other music teacher, even you should consider providing music lessons online. For Music Teachers If you’re a proficient piano, guitar player and want to start teaching, may be full time down […]
Guitar Reference Charts & Posters (Scales, Chords)
Guitar Reference Charts & Posters to brush up on your music theory; fingerboard/notation, scales, chords and more, all in one glance. Guitar Scale Wall Chart (Mel Bay) This guitar wall chart contains a complete fingerboard/notation diagram and shows fingering grid diagrams for major and minor scales (harmonic, melodic and Hungarian), pentatonic and blues scales and […]
Classical Music: Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion (by Alexander Morin)
Classical Music: Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion (by Alexander Morin) is a guide to historical and contemporary classical music that examines major works by 500 composers worldwide. This is an essential guide with a wealth of information on so many composers and their various performances and releases over the years. The book covers exemplary […]
How to Play Piano By Ear Without Much Playing Experience
There are many who feel that learning to play the piano is difficult, especially when you have to read the music and play on the piano. However, there are ways to deal with this challenge. Many piano keyboard players have learned to play the instrument by Ear, and even you can do it with these […]
Guitar Keys, Scales and Chords – Understand the Relationship
Guitar Keys, Scales and Chords – Learn the Relationship! Though chords are different, most people interchangeably use the word Keys and Scales to refer to the same thing. So for instance, a Key of C basically means one is referring to the C scale. Is it Only for Beginners S is it that only beginners […]
Learn to play Violin for beginners
Find useful information and videos that will help you become better at playing the violin. It doesn’t matter how old you are, everyone can learn how to play the violin. Here, you will learn how to play the violin, and get useful tips on how to practice. You will learn the basics of playing the […]
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Sheet Music
In the past, several popular melodies have been created for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), such as the three Mario Bros installments or The Legend of Zelda. The beauty of these compositions is that they all had a simple melody, were rhythmical (with very little or no underlying harmony). Besides, the hardware in use at […]
Suzuki Method: Mother Tongue Approach for Learning Piano
Suzuki method for piano – A fairly popular method, find out if it is the right method for your child. Suzuki method for piano is a purely classical piano method for your child! This method is fairly popular for kids and has been in existence for quite some time. It is unique in the sense […]
Amadeus Movie Review
Amadeus Movie is basically Mozart’s story told through the eyes of his chief rival, the court composer Antonio Salieri. This is definitely required viewing for all music lovers. Movie: AmadeusDirector: Milos FormanStarring F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth BerridgeTime: 160 minutes Movie Synopsis Amadeus is indeed a very appealing movie, story-wise and visually as well. […]
Best Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons Available Online
If you have not played the guitar before, you may not have heard about this term, but after a few guitar lessons you may probably hear/read about it. Fingerstyle guitar (also known as fingerpicking) is the technique of playing the guitar by plucking the strings directly with the fingertips, fingernails, or picks attached to fingers, […]
The Entertainer – Scott Joplin sheet music
How to play The Entertainer (by Scott Joplin) on various instruments. Also, find sheet music of this popular piece of music. If you are learning to play the piano, sooner or later you will bump into this popular song, which you would want to learn and play. “The Entertainer” is a 1902 classic piano rag […]
How to play piano chords (major, minor and other), learn the basis of harmonizing
Piano Chords are nothing but a combination of notes played together. Here you will learn more about the advantages of playing chords, and the different types of chords… Why Learn Chords A chord is nothing but a combination of notes played together to create a rich sound. It is used primarily for harmonizing a melody. […]
Top ‘first books’ of classical music for the beginner piano student
Best beginner classical music books for the keyboard/piano player. We have listed several “first books” of Classical Music for practicing the piano, these are great for learning some cool/popular classical piano pieces (you will need to know the basics of piano though. Skip to the best classical music for the beginner piano student. Introduction Have […]
So What’s the Right Age to Begin Learning the Piano?
What is the right age to Begin Piano? This is one question that almost everyone who wants to learn to play the piano wants to ask, be it the kids, or their parents, and even adult students too. Introduction Want to begin Piano lessons? Not sure if you are ready for it? Well, at least […]
The Pink Panther Theme Performed on a Giant Piano
The Pink Panther Theme performed on various instruments, including a giant piano. Watch these talented performers play the captivating “Pink Panther” theme on a giant piano, using their feet, and outstanding charm. Its not a perfect performance but they must have definitely practiced a lot to get it right. Watch: Pink Panther Theme Song on […]
Moonlight Sonata: Beethoven’s Piano Sonata 14 in C# minor)
All about Beethoven’s Piano Sonata 14 in C# minor, nicknamed the Moonlight Sonata. Why Its Called the Moonlight Sonata? Why is Beethoven’s Piano Sonata 14 in C# minor nicknamed the Moonlight Sonata? It was not called the Moonlight Sonata when Beethoven composed the piece. It was German critic Ludwig Rellstab who said that the sonata’s […]
The Vintage Guide to Classical Music
The Vintage Guide to Classical Music: An Indispensable Guide for Understanding and Enjoying Classical Music by Jan Swafford. The book covers everything from Gregorian chants, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Johannes Brahms, Igor Stravinsky, John Cage, and beyond. What you will find: Chronologically arranged essays on nearly 100 composers, from Guillaume de […]
Guitar Tabs for Beginners
Guitar Tabs for Beginners: Guitar tablature (tabs) tell a guitar player what notes are to be played, and because they seem less complex than standard music notation, it’s a popular method used to read music (especially for songs). Here’s more on Guitar tablature, where to find free tabs. Introduction to Guitar Tabs If you have always […]
Epic Star Wars medley on the eye-catching Millennium Falcon Piano
Accomplished Pianist Sonya Belousova and director Tom Grey created the ultimate Star Wars medley in 2015. In the video, Sonya played some of John Williams’ best loved Star Wars themes on four different Star-Wars themed pianos. The first piano is a grand piano redesigned to look like the Millennium Falcon (from Star Wars). In the […]
Titanic sheet music
Titanic sheet music: Download the sheet music and print it instantly. Here you will find sheet music to the theme song of one of the most popular and classical films ever. “My Heart Will Go On” is the Love theme from James Cameron’s blockbuster movie Titanic. Its music was composed by James Horner, and its […]
Music: The Definitive Visual History (Dk Smithsonian) Book
Music: The Definitive Visual History is a comprehensive book that takes you through the history of music, from opera to the more modern electronica. It starts with the prehistoric beginnings of music. But the book not only discusses Western classical music, it discusses music from all around the world. This is a coffee-table book, big […]
Guitar Sheet Music for Beginners
Guitar Sheet Music for Beginners: Best places to find these. Most guitar players prefer reading from TABS, which is a comparatively easier way to depict the notes of any song, but it has its share of limitations. Reading music is something that most beginners shy away from one, but then the advantages far outweigh the […]
Lang Lang unveils solo album ‘Piano Book’, a collection of popular pieces for students
Acclaimed pianist Lang Lang’s new album ‘Piano Book’ will soon hit the stores (due for Release on March 29, 2019). Chinese concert pianist and among the world’s biggest classical stars, Lang Lang, returns with his new solo album ‘Piano Book’, which is a collection of popular pieces. With ‘Piano Book’ I’m going back to my […]
Music in the Medieval West (Western Music in Context: A Norton History)
by Margot Fassler, Walter Frisch (Editor). This book is primarily aimed at students, but will also appeal to those who have finished schooling. The book covers over 1000 years of music, covers music and musicians both well-known and obscure. The author does a wonderful job of relating music to social and political developments during the […]
Psychoacoustics & Music
Psychoacoustics is the study of the impact of various sounds on humans. It includes topics and studies which are relevant to music psychology and music therapy. It includes how we listen, our psychological responses, and the physiological impact of music and sound upon the human nervous system. In the context of psychoacoustics, most of the […]
How to Use Lead Sheets to Improve Your Playing
Find Lead Sheets for your favorite songs here. Begin improvising on the piano since a lead sheet music provides you with only the melody. Do you wish to improvise on a song but do not recall its complete melody? Catch hold of its music CD. If even that is not available, get yourself a leadsheet […]
Drum Lessons – Basics of Drums and Rhythm
Drum Lessons – Move Further Than Just the Basics. Learn about the basics of drums and rhythm, including concepts such as time signature and tempo. Learn how the pulse varies for rhythms across different music genres. We all know that the rhythm section is the most important element of any song, its considered the backbone […]
The Essential Canon of Classical Music
The Essential Canon of Classical Music is a music literacy handbook, packed with useful information that every musician, music teacher and music lover will need to refer very frequently. The book focuses on 240 composers (includes key composers of each era as well as the lesser known ones) whose works are most important to an […]
The NPR Listener’s Encyclopedia of Classical Music
Created with Naxos, the world’s largest classical music label, NPR Listener’s Encyclopedia of Classical Music is a highly informative and entertaining reference guide. It provides detailed coverage of composers, works, musical terminology, and performers, along with recommended recordings. You also get access to an interactive Web site that allows readers to listen to sample works, […]
Learn How to Play Guitar by Ear
Learn How to Play Guitar by Ear:Learning to Play Guitar by Ear is another method of learning, as opposed to the traditional sight reading based guitar lessons. Lot of guitarists have learnt to play guitar this way and you too can learn it if you approach it correctly. There are a lot of guitar teachers […]
James Bond Goldeneye theme Piano Tutorial
Here’s how to play James Bond’s Goldeneye theme (Piano Tutorial). Anybody who plays the piano or had taken piano lessons in the past would have definitely tried to play the James bond theme on the piano. If not, perhaps you should give it a go. JAMES BOND THEME – Piano Tutorial (Definitely one of the […]
Learn How to Play Piano Riffs / Licks – Add to Your Repertoire
Learn How to Play Piano Riffs / Licks – Add to Your Repertoire Learn how to play piano riffs / licks and add to your repertoire of piano techniques. Knowing Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Boogie Woogie, Funk, Latin, and Country piano riffs will make your piano playing sound lot more professional. Beginnings of Piano Riffs / […]
The Piano Handbook: A Complete Guide for Mastering Piano
The Piano Handbook is perfect for those interested in improving their piano skills. The book also contains a lot of interesting facts as well as history of music (full-color photo gallery), which makes it such an interesting read. Great for adults, especially those who had learnt to play years back and are looking for a […]
How to Teach Piano to Mini Mozarts – Ages 4 & 5
How to teach a group piano class specifically designed for 4 and 5-year olds? Here are some useful tips & suggestions on how to teach the “Mini Mozarts”. Fun Element Music for the Mini Mozarts (4 & 5 year olds) need to have the two key elements that every kid this age loves–FUN and FURRY […]
Best of ABBA: Songbooks, Sheet music & Tabs
Best of ABBA: Songbooks, Sheet music & Tabs. Swedish pop music band ABBA consisted of Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida), Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Agnetha Fältskog. Their music topped the chartls all over world from 1972 to 1982, and have won numerous awards. A jukebox musical based on the music of ABBA titled Mamma Mia is […]
Pianos in literature / novels
Piano is the shorter term used commonly for the pianoforte, which means “soft and loud (in Italian). Here are some novels/literature that has the keyboard instrument at the core of the theme. Ashes to Light: A Holocaust Childhood to a Life in Music International concert pianist Nelly Ben-Or released her autobiography ‘Ashes to Light,’ a […]
National Anthems of various countries played on the piano
National Anthems of various countries played on the Piano. Russian National Anthem on Piano National anthem of Russia played on the piano. With due respect to the national anthems of all other countries, the Russian anthem sounds very good on the piano (and its at the right pace for beginners to learn). Russian National Anthem […]
Portraits of Great Composers: Set 1 (Classical Composers), 20 Posters & Booklet
Are you a music teacher or a professional classical musician, hang these posters in your music classroom or studio, and let people be in awe of these beautiful paintings. These are colorful, vivid and educational. You may rotate through the set, depending on what everyone is learning in the classroom. Make sure to include the […]
The Making of a Steinway Piano: Books and Videos
Best books and videos on the Making of a Steinway Piano. Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand (Book) The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand Piano is written by a New York Times reporter James Barron. It takes a fascinating and detailed look into Steinway history, its building process (and even performance). Throughout […]
How to Play Fur Elise on Piano
How to play Fur Elise on Piano. Find notes, and sheet music of this popular tune by Beethoven. Learn How to Play Fur Elise on Piano the Right Way Fur Elise is one of the more melodious classical songs and a favorite with most music students. Anybody who has learnt to play the piano even […]
Alfred Piano Method: Books / courses for all ages and skill levels
Best Alfred piano methods: One of America’s largest publisher of educational music, they have a wide range of piano teaching books from beginner to Adult. Alfred’s courses are well-structured and well-balanced a preferred way to teach beginners & intermediate students to learn piano properly. They make a variety of piano and keyboard books, including an […]