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Music Ed
Difference Between a Sharp and Flat Note
New music students frequently are confused when their instructors use terms like “sharp” and “flat.” What exactly are they talking …
Audiation: The Foundation of Music Learning Theory
Are you or your child starting music lessons? If so, then you may begin to explore the world of music …
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The Power of the Pentatonic Scale
Melanie Faye is one of the most promising guitar players we have heard of in recent years. The Alabama native …
Classical vs. Pop: Which Is Better for Piano Learners?
Learning to play the piano can be a daunting task, whether you’re a child or an adult learner. But even …
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What is Musical Texture?
Music is everywhere, so much so that we forget how complex it really is. Normally, these complexities aren’t too important …
Five Tips for Adding Music History to Piano Lessons
The future of music starts with the musical greats of the past. Music educators are often passionate about music history. …
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Using Thematic Learning in the Music Room
Like all teachers, music instructors like to find creative ways to help their students learn. One of the most successful …
What is the Scarramuzza Technique?
Have you ever heard of Vicente Scaramuzza? Perhaps not, but if you are involved in the world of the piano, …
Explaining and Understanding Musical Dissonance
The word dissonance comes down to us from the Late Middle English period (1300 to 1500). It means “to disagree …
Improvisation Tips for Music Teachers
Improvisation often feels intimidating for music teachers. When you’re working with younger students, you might be worried about whether you …
What are Phrases in music?
Did you know that music is a language? Just like English and many others, music has its own set of …
How to Easily Teach Your Child Piano Notes
One of the most important aspects of learning to play the piano is learning to read notes. Not only must …
How to Memorize Music
The greatest musical performers in history all had one thing in common. They had mastered the art of memorizing music. …
What are Music Intervals?
One of the fundamental building blocks of all music is known as the interval. What are intervals, and how can …
The Importance of Good Piano Playing Habits
In the 1998 film “The Legend of 1900,” directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, a piano prodigy born aboard a transatlantic cruise …
10 Tips on Engaging Preschool Music Students through Movement
At what age are children ready to start piano lessons? The answer may vary from one child to the next, …
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Using Technology As A Music Teacher
In public schools, arts programs seem to be disappearing. This is certainly the case with music education. Dedicated teachers continue …