As a beginner, jazz music often sounds like a different language, like the musicians have notes that the rest of us don’t. But it’s not as scary as it first seems; like other genres, we can play jazz music using common patterns and progressions.
Major and minor chords are the backbone of western music. Understanding basic major and minor triads will set you on your way to playing hundreds of your favorite songs. In this article, I’ll discuss everything a beginner needs to know about major and minor chords (we’ll stick to basic...
Learning to play the piano at any age is a truly amazing gift, and it should be a lot of fun. To ensure it’s a lot of fun, I’ve created a list of the best easy piano songs for beginners. Whether you’ve had some piano lessons or are trying for the first time, these songs will have...
Chord progressions are the key to unlocking all your favorite songs (well, lots of them, anyway). Countless songs share the same chord progressions, and in this article, I’ll discuss what they are, why they are so common, and how you can use them.
The piano can be a little intimidating for beginners; with lots of keys that look the same, it might seem difficult to distinguish one note from another. But there are simple repeating patterns that help us make sense of it all, and I’m going to talk you through them.
Chords are the building blocks of music and composition, and like many elements of music, chords aren’t as scary or complex as they may seem. There are many chord types, each with a distinct harmonic character, and the thought of learning them all can be a little daunting. But, with a few...
Learning to play the piano takes hard work and commitment, but it should be a lot of fun too. With so much learning material available, finding the best piano books for beginners is a more complicated task than it should be.