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Piano Exercises: Top 10 Things to Practice
Three core piano exercises to boost your speed, improve hand independence, develop control, and make you a stronger player.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
How Pianos Work
How does a piano work? Take a peek under the lid for a fascinating tour of the piano's intricate system of hammers and strings.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
Practice THIS Every Single Day
What if there was just one practice that would make you a smarter and more capable musician on the piano? We've got something to show you...

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Guitar vs Piano: Which Should You Learn?
Guitar vs piano: which one is better for beginners to learn? Which one is harder? Take a look at the similarities and differences.

Lisa Witt  /  Technique
The Art Of The Crescendo And Decrescendo
Dynamics will transform your sound.

Sam Vesely  /  Musicianship
Top 10 Keyboard Riffs of the 80s
The keyboard/synth was king during the 80s. We count down the top 10 keyboard riffs of the era and recreate them on similar instruments.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
40+ Legendary Classical Piano Songs By Difficulty (Sheet Music, Tutorials, History)
Explore the stories behind 40+ famous classical piano songs and get links to sheet music and tutorials to help you start playing.

Pianote  /  Styles
Piano Styles & Genres
How many styles of piano playing do you know? The piano plays a central role in so many different music genres. Explore them all.

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
How To Tell If Someone Is Actually Good At The Piano
What makes a good pianist? Hint -- it takes more than one song.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Play Beautiful Background Music At Church
How to play beautiful background music at church. Church pianists are often called to play background music. 3 tips for playing beautiful background piano.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
A Complete History of the Piano
Discover the history of the piano. From the medieval dulcimer to modern icons like the Rhodes Piano, the piano has come a long way.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
14 Benefits of Playing Piano
Piano is good for you! It can improve mood, slow cognitive decline, and it's the perfect mindfulness exercise.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
Franz Liszt: 8 Facts You Didn’t Know (The Ultimate Liszticle!)
Often called the first musical superstar, Franz Liszt dazzled audiences with his virtuosic performances and made his fans swoon.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Riffs and Fills Made Easy
Add an extra ~pizzaz~ to your piano playing by adding riffs and fills to your chords. Here's the breakdown for a simple riff.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
Top 10 YouTube Piano Tutorials
The top 10 YouTube piano tutorials by Pianote. Play the pop songs you know and love, and improve your technique with free lessons.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
Make Scales Fun (I Bet You Didn’t Know They Could Sound Like This!)
Practicing scales can be kinda boring. Here's how to make scales fun in a way I bet you haven't heard before.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
How to Practice Piano WITHOUT A Piano
Can you keep your piano skills sharp on vacation? YES! Here's how to practice piano without a piano.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
Piano Warm-up Exercises
A play-along guide to the best piano warm-up exercises. Try these warm-up exercises next time you sit down to practice!

Pianote  /  Articles
The Cost of Piano Lessons, Explained
The cost of piano lessons varies widely. We'll break down what factors into cost and share ways you can save money!

Lisa Witt  /  Songwriting
How To Write A Melody On The Piano (For Beginners)
Anyone can write a melody on the piano. Here's how to start.

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