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Sangah Noona  /  Chord Theory
How to Play a Walking Bass Line on the Piano
Learn how to play a walking bass line on the piano in this free piano lesson with Sangah Noona. All it takes is 1-2-3-5!

Erskine Hawkins  /  Chord Theory
The Most Musical Way to Practice Chords
If you’ve spent any time on Pianote, you’ll know that we love chords. Chords are the foundation to music, and knowing chords will unlock hundreds of songs. So, it only makes sense to practice chords a lot! But playing chords over and over again, solid and broken, can be boring. Luckily, Erskine Hawkins is here […]

Erskine Hawkins  /  Chord Theory
Gospel 101: Your First Gospel Piano Lesson
Learn how to play the signature gospel piano sound with Erskine Hawkins, pianist for Eminem, Rihanna, Zendaya and more.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Theory
Beginner Piano: A Piano Player’s Best-Kept Secret
If you know chords, you can play virtually anything on the piano. Learn more about this hidden secret to piano that's perfect for beginners.

Kevin Castro  /  Pop/Rock
How to Play “Don’t Stop Believin'” (Journey)
Learn how to play “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey step-by-step with Kevin Castro and get ready to belt with your friends.

Lisa Witt  /  Classical
Turkish March (Mozart) – Free Sheet Music & Tutorial
Expert tips on how to play Mozart's "Turkish March" or "Rondo alla turca," one of piano's most iconic solo pieces.

Charmaine Li  /  Seasonal
21 Spooky Piano Songs for Hallowe’en 2023
Creep out your friends with a soundtrack full of spooky piano songs. Download sheet music to learn them in time for Hallowe'en.

Lisa Witt  /  Beginner Songs
4 Easy Songs for Beginner Piano Players
"The Scientist" by Coldplay. "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers. "As It Was" by Harry Styles. "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd.

Jesús Molina  /  Play Faster
The Jesús Molina Speed Challenge
Learn how to play lightning fast with this quick speed challenge tip from world-renowned piano player Jesús Molina.

Pianote  /  Styles
Top 10 Gospel Piano Songs (and How to Play Them)
With a few tools and skills, you can learn to play gospel piano songs like "Amazing Grace," "Oh Happy Day," "I'll Fly Away," and more.

Lisa Witt  /  Technique
How to Sing While Playing Piano: 5 Tips
Learning how to sing while playing piano isn't easy, but it's SO fun and is a super useful and beneficial skill.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
3 Classical Piano Exercises for Master Playing
Want to play Rachmaninoff? Then you need these classical piano exercises! Classical piano is all about having good technique. If you want to master your favorite pieces, there’s no going around it: you gotta eat your vegetables (meaning: practice your scales!). In this lesson, we’ll share three types of exercises (scales, arpeggios, and Hanon exercises) […]

Lisa Witt  /  Theory
Piano Music Theory That’s Actually Useful!
A no-nonsense guide to piano music theory you can actually use. Build scales, build chords, understand rhythm, and play songs.

Lisa Witt  /  Sight Reading
How To Read Notes Part 2
One of the most important skill sets to have as a piano player is knowing how to read musical notes so you can learn to play songs you love.

Sam Vesely  /  Chord Progressions
Beautiful Piano Music With One Interval
Play beautiful piano music with the mysterious and often-overlooked Major 6th chord. We've got some quick tips and tricks for you.

Lisa Witt  /  Styles
Pop vs. Classical: You Love Classical Music (You Just Don’t Know It)
Pop or classical? Why not both! The music you know and love takes a huge inspiration from classical pieces. Don't believe us? We'll show you!

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.

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.

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