Learn music theory the easy way! Here you will find ultimate guides to piano chords, scales, and all things having to do with theory on the piano!
The A flat chord on the piano is one of my favorite chords. It has a nice mellow sound, much like the other flat chords like D flat and E flat. However, A flat is in a different register from D flat and E flat. It can sound really beautiful down lower (right below middle …
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Sheet music is filled with symbols and terms of many kinds. Rubato is one of those terms that is important to learn. It is easy to understand, but a bit harder to implement in your piano playing. Nevertheless, you have to start somewhere! In this article, I will teach you everything you need to know …
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G-flat is a lovely chord on the piano. It has a beautiful sound, slightly brighter than the other flat chords. Gb will feel different than white key chords like F, G or A major. But don’t let that scare you! G flat is very easy to play. I’ll teach you everything you need to know, and give you diagrams and …
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If you’ve been playing piano and learning piano chords, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the term “augumented.” The word may sound a little scary to you. But augumented chords are not hard to learn! They sound a little strange at first, but once you know how to use them they can open up a …
Are you wondering how to play diminished chords on the piano? While the term “diminished” might sound strange, it is actually not too hard to learn. Diminished chords are the next step after you learn your major and minor chords. The first time you hear one of these chords, you might be surprised. Whenever I …
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E-flat is a lovely chord on the piano. Like many other flat chords, it has a nice mellow sound.
It is time to start learning piano chords on the black keys! Db (D Flat) is the first of the black key chords, and while the word “flat” might sound awfully weird if you’re new to piano, don’t worry. It’s really quite simple! This chord will feel a bit different than white key chords like …
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If you’re a music lover, chances are you’ve heard of a pedal. But the term “pedal point” means something different than just the pedal on a piano. In this guide I want to explain it in a way that is easy to understand, even for the beginner! It is one thing to play the pedal …
Are you ready to learn how to play the B major chord on the piano? Maybe you think you’re ready but you’re a little scared because you know B major is a little different than all the other white key chords… A lot of students do tend to shy away from B major. The truth …
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Want to learn how to play the A major chord on the piano? If you’re just getting started with your chord journey, you will love these easy keyboard diagrams of the A chord (along with lots of tips & tricks on inversions, fingerings, and more!) A major is kind of one of those “in between” …
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