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Author Archives: Marie
The Pink Panther, Part One
Learn to play “The Pink Panther” with the help of this video. We demonstrate a few techniques and tips on reading music, especially the bass clef.
Google Doodle featuring Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was baptized today in 1770 and is ranked among the most influential composers in history. Help Beethoven arrange his masterpieces in today’s Google Doodle. https://g.co/doodle/xh7puy It’s very forgiving and may teach you a bit about musical notation!
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Teaching Techniques: Counting Lines
In this piece, taken from Michael Aaron’s Piano Course: Grade One, we calculate notes using the “counting lines” method: If neighboring tones are in a line-space-line-space pattern and if Middle C is line zero (neither in treble nor bass clef), … Continue reading
Inclement Weather
We are a third of the way into hurricane season here in the southeastern United States. Regular summer storms cause anxiety and discomfort. A little bit of rain never hurt anyone, but lightning storms make it difficult to trek to … Continue reading
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“Bow Wow Wow” from James Bastien Piano Course
Please enjoy this video of one of our young students’ playing a duet with Mrs Marie.
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Playing a C Major Scale
Correctly playing a C Major Scale (or any scale) requires correct practice. Our instructor Mrs Marie shows us how to manage a tricky, little part of the scale in this video.
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The Day the Music Died
Today in music history, 1959: J.P. “Big Bopper” Richardson, Buddy Holly, and Ritchie Valens perished in a plane crash after leaving Clear Lake, Iowa. Holly had chartered a plane after the heating system of the Winter Dance Party Tour bus failed. Waylon Jennings, who was … Continue reading
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C Major Scale, One Octave, Ascending
Mrs Marie from At Home Music, Inc, demonstrates how to play the simplest scale. We hope that these videos help you to practice correctly.
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Montessori Piano Lessons
Q: My daughter goes to a Montessori preschool where she takes individual piano lessons once a week. I come from a place where children are taught to read music at an early age, so I am surprised to hear from … Continue reading
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At What Age Should My Child Start Piano Lessons?
Q: ” What age is good to start taking piano? ” A: Most children are ready to begin lessons when they reach first grade. However, if you would like for your child to learn to play by ear, start him … Continue reading
