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I’m pleased to announce that the Successful Music Student has reached 75 posts with the post Playing Piano with Color Coded Left Hand Notes. Along with the blog posts, I’ve been posting a lot on social media, so I’m tired but pleased.
You are, of course, the reason I do it, so I hope you find them helpful. If you do, please return again.
Thanks for reading,
© 2022 Geoffrey Keith
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Help Me! How Do I Improve My Touch on Piano? Part 4
Do you want to be better at piano touch? Do you need help learning how to interpret a piece of music? The term piano touch covers the different ways you strike the key to get certain effects. Carl Seashore, in Piano Touch, states, “The pianist has at his direct control only two of four factors in music: namely intensity and time” (360). Read more to answer the question, “How do I improve my touch on piano?” Estimated reading time 2 minutes.
Read MoreWhat Does Pronoun Mean – Can Pronouns Keep My Writing Focused?
Do you need to know how pronouns work? How do you unlock the power in these small yet potent words? These words will have a colossal impact on your writing, poetry, or songwriting. The magic happens when you substitute them for other words, making it so your writing becomes concise and (by extension) less wordy. Keep reading “What Does Pronoun Mean - Can Pronouns Keep My Writing Focused?” to find out how they work.
Read MoreI’d Like to Know the Meaning of the Word Cadence [Video]
“I’d like to know the meaning of the word cadence. How does it differ in language vs music?” Candence in music and language both have to do with regulating the flow of sound. However, even though the definitions are related, they’re not the same. Keep reading to learn more. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
Read MoreDo You Need Help Learning How to Harmonize?
Have you ever marveled at how some people can easily sing with a beautiful tone? Do you need help learning how to harmonize in tune? Good news! Vocal harmonizing can be learned, and the sing-along soundtracks will help. Click to find out how it works. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.
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