http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-lessons-blog.html The Piano Blog keeps you informed about the latest and greatest here at Play-The-Piano.org without having to look through the whole site! en-us piano lessons Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:36:16 GMT Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:36:16 GMT play-the-piano.org http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/aE1CZjrsWew/read-piano-notes.html Learn to read piano notes! Here is a beginners lesson about the very tools we use to read and write music with. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:19 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/read-piano-notes.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/IG5OzPBR5J0/play-piano-by-ear.html Learn how to play piano by ear! Here is a mini guide for beginner pianists to learn how to play piano without sheet music. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:57:49 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/play-piano-by-ear.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/oAwuLdw3vzE/piano_scale.html Learn about piano scale patterns, and how to easily find them on the piano keyboard. Blues scale, pentatonic scale and more! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:55:12 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano_scale.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/WAaDUBFgLMg/piano-playing-story.html Share your piano playing story here! Feel free to brag about your trials and tribulations. Share pictures or videos of your piano playing! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:49:20 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-playing-story.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/mrxWA9gvCjw/piano-history.html Piano history is a fascinating story originating 2300 years ago. The story of the piano is a journey to ancient times and back again. Discover the history of pianos and their development through time. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:42:05 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-history.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/E_K2oWupQG8/note-values.html Let’s take a closer look at note values and rests, also called the duration of a note or rest. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:35:04 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/note-values.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/uiD7G13uHQA/music-intervals.html What are music intervals? An interval is the distance between a note and the note next to it. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:32:55 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/music-intervals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/LVmoCm9B-bc/history_of_pianos.html History of pianos: Explore the development of the piano! Part 4: Classical keyboard instruments. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:29:38 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/history_of_pianos.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/do17MnZWpP8/famous-piano-performers-2.html Explore the playing techniques and styles of the most famous piano performers of classical music in the 20th and 21st century. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:10:10 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/famous-piano-performers-2.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/LbnpeDGl3RA/beginning-piano-lessons.html Beginning piano lessons. Lesson 4: Learn to play piano fast with free easy online piano lessons. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:07:58 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/beginning-piano-lessons.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/nW3A3BXpYqE/piano-scales.html Here is a very easy piano exercise to learn to play piano scales. The exercise takes you through first 5 major scales, then the 5 corresponding harmonic minor scales. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:14:13 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-scales.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/M9nSwt-L-1M/piano-playing-questions.html Contact me directly for any piano playing questions you have. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:11:56 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-playing-questions.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/Km25UGL_Ovg/piano-pedals.html The piano pedals demystified! Learn about the piano pedals and how to play with easy pedaling techniques! Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:09:05 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-pedals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/gLZkQkoYjlg/piano-news.html What is going on in the world of pianos and pianists today? Here are the latest piano news for pianists everywhere! Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:34:47 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-news.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/MnJDZvVCezM/index.html Learn to play piano with free piano lessons, tips and resources for adult beginners. Find information and inspiration to help you with your lessons and ideas on how to teach yourself piano. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:28:01 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/index.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/OZrVglU27Pc/piano-chord-progressions.html Here are some ways to combine chords in piano chord progressions to create well known accompaniment styles, or to use as foundations for improvisation. Have fun! Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:24:16 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-chord-progressions.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/eV8d4xTmqa4/music-sight-reading.html When you learn how to read piano notes you are not necessarily learning how to sight read. Here are some tips and tools to improve your music sight reading. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:22:04 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/music-sight-reading.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/hvsEeLk0wKU/learn-piano-chords.html If you learn piano chords you have found an easy and quick way to learn to play piano. When you learn chord piano you don’t need to read music notation, but can follow easy chord symbols. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:14:59 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/learn-piano-chords.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/iFzTSFp1F0s/layout-piano-keys.html Layout Piano Keys: Why are the piano keys arranged the way they are? Let's look at the layout of the piano keys and design. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:13:01 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/layout-piano-keys.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/skND00UORSE/how-to-learn-piano.html How to learn piano - what is the best way? Should you start piano lessons or teach yourself? Are there any other alternatives? Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:07:40 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/how-to-learn-piano.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/ze_p37WIAMM/history-of-pianos.html History of pianos. Part 3: During the Baroque era, the popularity of “Basso Continuo” meant the Harpsichord had to be refined to have a rather loud sound to be heard over the other instruments. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:05:02 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/history-of-pianos.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/JAK29ee9ouo/history-of-piano.html History of Piano Part 2: Medieval and renaissance keyboards. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:58:30 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/history-of-piano.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/0IxJo3JO2WI/hand-posture.html Learn how to keep a relaxed hand posture when playing the piano. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:49:44 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/hand-posture.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/1KQSuCYA2wM/famous-piano-players.html Famous piano players: Read about and watch unique videos about the most legendary pianists of classical music during the "Golden Age" of the piano until to today. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:44:10 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/famous-piano-players.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/apdccCwKTTw/famous-piano-performers.html Famous piano performers: The most legendary classical pianists of the 20th and 21st century. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:39:23 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/famous-piano-performers.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/qZZUgxjFPmw/electronic-piano-keyboard.html Is an electronic piano keyboard really a good alternative for piano lessons? Here is a look at the pros and cons. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:35:33 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/electronic-piano-keyboard.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/N3Ufv7N4TZ8/chord-inversions.html Piano Chord Inversions: When you play chord piano you need to be able to move from chord to chord smoothly and with minimum effort. Learn about inverted chords here. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:27:45 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/chord-inversions.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/Dy8kBv_6RSA/child-piano-lessons.html Giving your child piano lessons is one of the greatest gifts you can give. In piano lessons children get multiple benefits like doing better in school and improving coordination. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:22:09 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/child-piano-lessons.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/tb-a_KvlzIM/best-digital-piano.html What is the best digital piano for the home? Selecting a piano is a matter of personal choice. What sounds, touch, feel, design and price suit your needs? Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:16:41 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/best-digital-piano.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/a3QZiy87oSM/beginner-piano-lessons.html Enjoy free beginner piano lessons to teach you the very first steps to learn this amazing instrument. Your playing will sound lovely immediately, and you need no previous skills at all! Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:10:31 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/beginner-piano-lessons.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/3AxyLIXvU2A/adjustable-piano-benches.html A comfortable piano bench is crucial for a correct posture and to avoid tension and pain when practicing the piano. Adjustable piano benches are generally the best, but there are more options. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:07:46 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/adjustable-piano-benches.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/HOLWGf-mrnw/technical-exercises.html Hi, I am currently learning the piano, I don't have a problem with the rhythms, dynamics or playing the pieces musically as this is my second instrument. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:55:47 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/technical-exercises.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/2EZRTquvR3A/adult-piano-lessons.html Adult piano lessons? “Am I too old to start learning the piano?” The short and simple answer is; “Of course not! You are never too old, any age is fine. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:42:57 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/adult-piano-lessons.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/6t-_r60LbGg/teach-yourself-to-play-piano.html Get tips and advice on the best ways to start to teach yourself to play piano. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:40:08 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/teach-yourself-to-play-piano.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/fGwPke1Ow90/piano-software.html Tips and recommendations about good quality piano software, music theory software and other programs to help you have more fun while learning to play your instrument. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:22:05 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-software.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/jjxOIB6fjhg/piano-learning-software.html Here are some recommendations of great piano learning software that may help you in various areas of your piano study. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:10:45 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-learning-software.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/tjkszmLbE-o/piano-keyboard-diagram.html It can be useful to have a piano keyboard diagram with the layout of the piano keys handy when you are learning how to play the piano. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:04:55 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-keyboard-diagram.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/XF2kiWnUiCA/piano-playing-technique.html Here is a step by step plan with suitable material to help building a great piano playing technique for beginner pianists. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:22:16 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-playing-technique.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/-LR7Hr_Yd1E/beginners-piano-lessons.html Start to learn piano now with free beginners piano lessons. Have fun! Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:00:59 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/beginners-piano-lessons.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/AIctbhv8jFQ/piano-lessons-for-beginners.html Piano lessons for beginners. Teach yourself to play Ode to Joy only by reading finger numbers! Learn about hand positions, finger numbers and more. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:54:47 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-lessons-for-beginners.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/6B2qdexfvXA/free-piano-lessons-online.html Welcome back to your free piano lessons online for beginners; a fast and easy way how to learn piano for free! Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:45:32 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/free-piano-lessons-online.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/3qHKuWQBQLI/how-to-use-a-metronome.html Here are some piano practice techniques where you learn how to use a metronome with great results. The metronome is a very useful tool for all musicians. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:17:20 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/how-to-use-a-metronome.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/Z2Ee1zSRiL8/how-to-memorize.html Have a look at some great advice for how to memorize and keep a short repertoire of piano songs to share with your friends any time! Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:13:02 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/how-to-memorize.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/QlGHwuwME04/piano-chords.html Piano chords and lyrics for famous love songs. Here are your two free Valentine songs with piano chords. Perfect songs for a Valentine gift to yourself or your Valentine! Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:35:43 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-chords.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/i4TTc1ZM7j0/piano-theory.html Piano theory lessons: The piano keyboard is a great tool to learn about music theory, because the layout of the piano keys makes it easy to see the pattern of notes, scales, chords and intervals. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:22:42 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/piano-theory.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/fhl-EB2HM8w/how-to-play-the-piano.html How to play the piano: About piano playing, practicing and performing. The piano is a solo instrument, an orchestra, provides accompaniment, a tool, a workstation, an ensemble instrument… Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:09:39 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/how-to-play-the-piano.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/HPUS8VvRIXY/how-can-i-learn-piano-and-play-with-both-hands-help.html I'm new to the piano and my biggest problem that I need to work on is playing with two hands. I find it impossible playing something with my right and Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:06:38 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/how-can-i-learn-piano-and-play-with-both-hands-help.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/XzuUlbYFKkk/what-does-it-feel-like-when-the-piano-is-played-correctly.html I would like to hear your explanation of how it feels when the piano is played correctly and really well. How does the body feel from head to toe? I Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:02:03 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/what-does-it-feel-like-when-the-piano-is-played-correctly.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/2D4U2bjnl20/chords-and-scales.html Does the root note of the first chord you play determine the scale of the piece? Maria's answer: No. A piece can start with any chord. But a tonal piece Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:01:26 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/chords-and-scales.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/play-the-piano/YwxB/~3/GM6i_lAo2rM/walking-from-one-chord-to-another.html Walking to chords, what is the method, or rule of thumb for different chords? Ray Maria's Answer: I think you mean how to move from one chord to the Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:38 GMT http://www.play-the-piano.org/walking-from-one-chord-to-another.html