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Tag Archives: practice
Keeping Track of Lessons
Keeping a dedicated notebook up to date is crucial when learning from more than one book or if there are numerous students in one household. If one student is learning from technical, practical, and theory books simultaneously, homework and practice … Continue reading
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.
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
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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Forgetting Piano Lessons
Q: I tell my son to practice piano, but he says that he doesn’t know what to do. I feel like I’m wasting my money because he’s playing piano only during his lessons. Why does the teacher assign him work that he doesn’t … Continue reading
Rhythm, Melody, or Technique?
Are you supposed to learn rhythm first? Or the melody? Or are you supposed to use correct fingers and keep good posture? What is the priority? In twelve years of teaching, I have had students approach a new piece of … Continue reading
Keys and Tips for Sight Reading
The more sight reading you do the better you become at it. The struggle is part of the process. Don’t worry if you sound terrible. Remember that expression, dynamics, and timing are more important than getting all the notes right. Begin sight reading with … Continue reading
How to Practice New Piano Pieces
Practicing new pieces by yourself may feel a bit overwhelming. Your teacher isn’t there to encourage and correct you. You rely on the sheet music, the scribbles that were made on the page as reminders, and your memory of the … Continue reading
Three Tips on Practicing With a Metronome
Most musicians will testify that practicing with a metronome helps their understanding of a piece of music. Whether you are a first year music student or a professional on world tour, you will encounter the need for a metronome in your … Continue reading
How to Help With Rhythm
Q: When my daughter practices a popular or folk song, she plays the notes right, but her rhythm is wrong. How can I help her between lessons? A: Sing the melody that she is practicing. Do so while clapping your … Continue reading
