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All-Purpose Music Tips and Topics

 

 

All-Purpose Music Tips and Topics

 

Introduction

Welcome to the All-Purpose Music Tips and Topics blog category page. For this category I’ve scoured social media to find the questions that people have been asking the most. It functions as a catch-all covering a wide range of music topics.

 

It might be a student practice tip one post, while it could be a music instructor teaching tip the next post. Or perhaps it will be a music theory or other general music topic.

 

Sometimes it’ll apply to typical leaners. Other times, it’ll be geared toward special needs students. However, the posts will usually be helpful for all students. In any case, these are the topics that you, the people, have been asking about.

 

Everything that doesn’t have a home in another blog category will land here. Thus, the “All-Purpose” part of the title. The “Tips and Topics” part hints at the practice tips, teaching tips, and other topics we’ll cover in this blog category. For example:

 

Practice and Playing Tips

Do you have a hard time playing with both hands? The All-Purpose Music Tips and Topics category has a post that deals with that.

 

Are you terrified of playing in front of an audience? I’ve got you covered.

 

Music Teacher Tips

Or does your student have small hands and needs to play pieces of music that have fast octaves and other wide stretches. It’ll be in The All-Purpose Music Tips and Topics category.

 

Do you have a student who plays by ear, but wants to learn how to read music? We’ll definitely deal with that.

 

Music Theory and Other Music Topics

Have you ever wondered why minor scales sound sad? I’ll discuss the theory and science behind why this happens.

 

Want to know what’s left to study after you’ve learned to sight read music? The All-Purpose Music Tips and Topics category will cover that too.

 

As you can see, we’ve got a lot of fun posts. I hope you’ll join me for the ride.

 

The Cornerstone Post:

 

The Posts:

 

The previous topic lists will be updated periodically. See the post grid below for the full list and full descriptions with featured images.

 

– Geoffrey Keith

 

© 2022 Geoffrey Keith

 

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Why Doesnt My Hands-Separate Piano Practice Help with Hands-Together Playing - Grand Piano - Help Me! How Do I Improve My Touch on Piano?

Why Doesn’t My Hands-Separate Piano Practice Help with Hands-Together Playing?

Do you get frustrated when your hands-separate playing doesn’t seem to help with playing piano with both hands? Find out what determines how hard it’ll be to play with both hands and what you can do about it. Click to answer the question, “Why doesn’t my hands-separate piano practice help with hands-together playing?” Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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What Purpose Do Accidentals Serve in Reading Sheet Music?

“What purpose do accidentals serve in reading sheet music?” Sharps, flats, and naturals (collectively called accidentals) grew out of a problem that needed to be fixed in the mediaeval music notation. The music theorists of the time slapped their fix onto the preexisting notation system, and that fix is still with us to this day. However, having confused generations of budding musicians, the results of the fix leave a lot to be desired. Click to answer the question, “What purpose do accidentals serve in reading sheet music?” Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Why Can I Play Piano Hands Together but not Separately?

Do you ever find yourself asking, “Why can I play piano hands together but not separately?” Really, it depends on the type of music you play. Some pieces lend themselves to hands together work, while others will be better suited for learning hands separate. Click to learn the factors that impact how you learn a new piece of music. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

Dyou Want Some Music Tips and Tricks I've Learned Over the Years - Studying Guitar and Keyboard

D’you Want Some Music Tips and Tricks I’ve Learned Over the Years?

Have you ever wondered what the best practice strategies are? D’you want some music tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years? Mastering playing an instrument or singing can be both challenging and rewarding. Need some help? I’ve been teaching music lessons for over thirty years. In that time, I’ve gained tons of tips that’ll improve your skills. I’ll share a few of the best ones in today’s post, and even more tricks in the All-Purpose Music Tips and Topics posts. Click to get these valuable tips. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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On the Electric Keyboard Can You Play Dynamics?

On the electric keyboard can you play dynamics? Well, that depends on the type of keyboard that you buy. In music, dynamics refers to the volume and intensity of sound, ranging from very soft (pp = pianissimo) to very loud (ff = fortissimo). Not all keyboards can play loud and soft through the keys though. Click to learn what you need to think about when buying an electronic keyboard. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.