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Pianote  /  Technique
The Ultimate Piano Technique Resource
Look no further. Here is everything you need to play faster, articulate better, and master piano technique.

Scott Bradlee  /  Articles
Scott Bradlee (Postmodern Jukebox) on Jazz, Nostalgia, and Surviving the Age of Algorithms
Why music from the 1920s is still relevant, and how to stay grounded in the chaotic 2020s.

Pianote  /  Improvisation
How to Improvise on Piano: A Beginner’s Guide
Anyone can learn how to improvise on piano. You don't need perfect pitch or inborn talent, just technique and practice!

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
10 Easy Beethoven Piano Pieces (With Sheet Music)
10 easy Beethoven piano pieces for beginner and intermediate pianists to get started with playing music by the legend!

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Alesis Recital Pro: The Best Affordable Digital Piano?
The Alesis Recital Pro retails at US$379 and includes 88 full-size weighted keys.

Pianote  /  Articles
Upright vs Grand Piano: Differences Explained
Upright vs grand piano: is one always better than the other? Not necessarily! Learn more about the difference and whether one is right for you.

Pianote  /  Articles
How to Play More Songs in 2024
Goal-setting tips for achieving your piano goals in 2023. Plus: get more sheet music and learn more songs as a Pianote+ Member!

Jordan Rudess  /  Play Faster
How to Play Scales FAST đź’¨ (The Jordan Rudess Juilliard Approach)
Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess shares his secret to playing lightning fast scales.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Gifts for Piano Players: Holiday Gift Guide 2023
How to buy piano gifts, what to buy, and for whom. We take the guesswork out of buying gifts for piano players.

Pianote  /  Articles
How to Become a Music Therapist (Piano Jobs You Can Get)
Ever wonder how to become a music therapist? Olivia Maveal tells us what it takes, what the job is like, and its rewards and challenges.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Best Piano Books for Beginners – Adult Piano Method Book Reviews
We reviewed the best piano books for beginners including Faber, Alfred, Bastien, and more! Learn with the best adult piano method.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
20 Great Piano Composers: The Best Classical Piano Music
Get to know some of the biggest piano composers in history. You probably know a piece or two by each of them!

David Bennett  /  Chord Progressions
How to Make Your 1564 Chord Progressions Less Boring
The 1564 is a popular chord progression that appears everywhere. Make yours stand out and learn how to take it to the next level on the piano.

David Bennett, Pianote  /  Chord Progressions
14 Sad Chord Progressions
In the mood for something…moody? Here are 14 sad chord progressions to help you feel your feelings.

Charmaine Li  /  Styles
10 Easy Jazz Standards to Learn First
Get started with jazz by playing one of these easy and popular standards.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
50 Best Piano Songs of All Time (All Genres)
The most iconic piano-driven songs in history, from Franz Liszt to Hans Zimmer.

Pianote  /  Articles
6 Facts and 6 Questions With Snarky Puppy Keyboardist Justin Stanton
We caught up with keyboardist, trumpet player, and composer Justin Stanton of 5x Grammy Award-winning Snarky Puppy.

Lisa Witt  /  Classical
3 Easy Classical Pieces: Gymnopédie No. 1, Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor, Air on G String
Get easy piano sheet music for Gymnopédie No. 1, Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor, and Air on G String. Perfect for beginner and intermediate pianists.

Charmaine Li  /  Theory
Piano Intervals Explained (Music Theory 101)
Everything you need to know about piano intervals, a basic building block of music that will help you read music faster and develop a stronger ear.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Piano Jobs You Can Get: How to Become a Piano Tuner
Hear from professional piano technician Cameron O'Neill what it's like and what it takes.

Sangah Noona  /  Ear Training
Pro Pianist Learns “Rush E” By Ear
Watch Sangah Noona figure out how to play the notorious meme piece “Rush E” on the piano by ear.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
How Long Does It Take to Learn Piano? We Asked 1000+ Pianists
How long does it take to learn piano? We asked piano players like you and this is what they had to say.

Pianote  /  Chord Theory
Chord Voicings for Beginners
What are chord voicings? Discover how you can make your chords more interesting and take them to the next level with these simple techniques.

Pianote  /  Chord Theory
Chord Symbols, Explained
Overwhelmed by chord symbols? Here’s a simple no-nonsense guide that decodes everything you need to know.

Charmaine Li  /  Classical
How to Play Chopin’s Waltz in A Minor, B. 150
The Waltz in A Minor is the perfect first Chopin piece for intermediate piano players. Play your first Chopin piece today!

Pianote  /  Technique
How Piano Pedals Work
What do the pedals on a piano do? The sustain/damper, sostenuto, and una corda pedals explained.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
6 Questions With Colette Maze, the 109-Year-Old Pianist Releasing Her Seventh Album
Colette Maze shares musical advice with over a century's experience playing piano.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Is Piano Hard to Learn? Tips for Beginners
The piano is one of the best instruments for beginners...and one of the hardest for musicians to master.

Pianote  /  Musicianship
Help aspiring piano players by participating in our survey!
How long does it take to get good at piano? Help us answer this question by completing a short survey and then get a 60% off discount on practice tools.

Pianote  /  Theory
Music Theory Basics: What to Learn First
Theory is a lot, we get it! Here are the absolute fundamentals you should learn first.

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