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All you need to know about Preludes

The word ‘Prelude’ comes directly from the Latin praeludere – "to play beforehand". And that, for several centuries, was its function.

Theory
Music history

Jun 9, 2019

9 min read

What the heck are SENTENCES and PERIODS?

Maybe you've heard about these two terms, may not. Regardless, you have for sure listened and/or played them many many times. Let's dive in to understand what they are!

Harmony
Theory

May 20, 2019

8 min read

What are chords and how do we use them?

Whether you play piano, guitar or any other instrument, chances are you have heard about chords. If symbols such as C7 or G°b5 make you scratch your head then you've come to the right place!

Harmony
Theory

May 8, 2019

20 min read

Music interval: the distance between two notes

The distance between two notes in music is just like the distances between objects in the "real world". Being familiar with this measuring system is fundamental to understanding how music works behind the curtains.

Harmony
Theory

Apr 17, 2019

11 min read

Learn to read music FAST!

One of the first things that a beginner pianist has to do is learn to read piano music. If you think it's a daunting task, then you are in the right place. This post will teach you how to read music for piano in a few simple steps.

Motivation
Theory
Piano

Apr 17, 2019

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