Chords are an integral part of many musical styles, providing harmony to a melody and adding fullness to accompaniments. In their simplest form, chords are simply two or more notes of a scale played at the same time, creating a rich sound over which a tune can be played or […]
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Have you ever wondered exactly what makes up good piano playing technique? What sets apart the virtuoso pianist from the mere mortal? Or why some pianists develop injuries? Researchers from the University of Southampton are hoping to answer some of those questions as they set to discover the mechanics of […]
Introduction Sometimes there can be issues with uneven playing, such as when performing scales or playing chords. In particular, when a chord should be played with all notes being struck at the same time, and lasting for the same duration, there can be slight variations which cause minor arpeggiation, or […]
Students of the piano, particularly those who have had some more formal training or lessons at some point, will likely be familiar with the concept of musical scales. They may well have been drilled to practice these at every opportunity, to the point of boredom and fatigue. So why exactly […]
I’ve got a Yamaha P140S digital piano at home, and for the most part I use the three main piano voices, depending upon what mood I’m in, but I tend not to use the other voices much. Then the other day I decided to play around with the three electric […]
Roland has announced the availability of its Roland Collection Series/Score series for the AT Organs. These new tools offer organ aficionados a quick and intuitive path to musical discovery and proficiency. Each DVD in the Roland Collection Series/Score Series is an anthology of musical pieces with visual aids that capture […]
This article discusses seven simple ways to develop your finger strength and dexterity and so improve your piano playing technique.