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How Important is Reading Sheet Music?
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Music Symbols and Meanings for Piano Players
Decipher your sheet music like a pro with our guide on music symbols and meanings.

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Piano Lessons With Jordan Rudess (Interview)
Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater talks piano education, creativity, headspace, and why he enjoys practicing.

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Top 20 Best Video Game Songs
Video game soundtracks are a favorite among many musicians. Take a peek at the stories behind the best video game songs.

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Marc’s Piano Story: Rocker’s Music Journey Comes Full Circle With the Keys
Marc started off playing drums with high school friends. Today, he's a prog rock enthusiast on the keys.

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Piano Expert Writers Wanted
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Call for Submissions: Tell Us Your Piano Story!
Do you have an inspiring piano story? Tell us and share it with the world!

Victoria Theodore  /  Pop/Rock
Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”: Sheet Music & Analysis
Stevie Wonder keyboardist Victoria Theodore breaks down the iconic hit by the American music wonder.

Jordan Rudess  /  Pop/Rock
Dream Theater “The Dance of Eternity” – Sheet Music, Time Signatures, Analysis & More
Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess breaks down the magic behind the band’s epic song “The Dance of Eternity.”

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Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Pianote Awards!
The 2023 Pianote Awards are here!

Pianote  /  Scales and Keys
Modes: A Friendly Guide
A no-nonsense, beginner-friendly guide on what modes are, how they work, and—most importantly—how to use them.

David Bennett  /  Rhythm Theory
7 Common Time Signatures Explained
Music theory expert David Bennett explains common time signatures in simple terms.

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Behind the 10 Most Overplayed Piano Songs
Overplayed piano songs may be annoying, but the stories behind some of them are actually quite interesting.

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The Complete Piano Terms Glossary: Piano Words You Should Know
A complete list of piano terms covering tempo, articulation, dynamics, and more that you will encounter as a musician learning piano.

Pianote  /  Songwriting
How to Arrange a Song: Arranging & Reharmonization Tips
Learn how to arrange a song: take a simple melody and make it your own with simple yet effective reharmonization techniques.

Pianote  /  Songwriting
How to Harmonize a Melody In 4 Easy Steps
Learn how to find chords that go with your melody. Then add color and discover reharmonization tricks to level up your songwriting.

Pianote  /  Chords
Chords in the Key of A
Reference guide for chords in the key of A including major, minor, and 7th chords with diagrams and explanations.

Pianote  /  Chords
Chords in the Key of A-Flat
Reference guide for chords in the key of A-flat including major, minor, and 7th chords with explanations and diagrams.

Pianote  /  Key of A-Flat
Scales in the Key of A-Flat
Reference guide for scales in the key of A-flat including diagrams and explanations for major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scales.

Pianote  /  Chords
Chords in the Key of B
Reference guide to chords in the key of B including major, minor, and 7th chords with diagrams and explanations.

Pianote  /  Key of B
Scales in the Key of B
Reference guide for scales in the key of B including diagrams and explanations for major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scales.

Pianote  /  Key of B-flat
Scales in the Key of B-Flat
Reference guide for scales in the key of B-flat including diagrams and explanations for major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scales.

Pianote  /  Key of C
Scales in the Key of C
Reference guide for all piano scales in the key of C including major, three minor scales, pentatonic, and blues scale.

Pianote  /  Key of C
Chords in the Key of C
Reference guide for piano chords in the key of C -- major triads, minor triads, major 7th, dominant 7th, and more.

Pianote  /  Chords
Chords in the Key of C-Sharp and D-Flat
Reference guide for piano chords in the key of C-sharp and D-flat, including major and minor triads, major 7th and dominant 7th chords, and more.

Pianote  /  Key of C-Sharp and D-Flat
Scales in the Key of C-Sharp or D-Flat
Reference guide for all piano scales in the key of C#/Db including major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scale.

Pianote  /  Chords
Chords in the Key of D
Reference guide for chords in D major and D minor, including diagrams and explanations of major and minor triads, 7th chords, and more.

Pianote  /  Key of D
Scales in the Key of D
Reference guide for all piano scales in the key of D including major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scales.

Pianote  /  Key of E
Scales in the Key of E
Reference guide for scales in the key of E, including diagrams for major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scales.

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