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10 Easy Popular Songs to Play on Piano for Beginners
Love pop but don’t know where to start? Dig into these 10 easy popular songs to play on piano for beginners.

Marc Lafontaine / Articles
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.

Pianote / Articles
Interview With a Cruise Ship Musician (Piano Jobs You Can Get)
Want to make money sailing around the world? Check out our interview with pianist Adam Stout, a cruise ship musician with Holland America.

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6 Essential Piano Chord Progressions
These progressions will unlock thousands of popular songs.

Jordan Leibel / Chord Progressions
Pop Music 101: The I-IV-V Progression
What makes pop so catchy?

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7 Must-Know Piano Chords
You'll be ready for anything with these 7 chords.

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Jordan Leibel / Play Faster
So You Wanna Play Like A Maestro?
Dazzle your friend with this 3-finger riff.

Lisa Witt / Practice
3 Tips to Make Your Scales More Exciting
Because let's face it ... scales can get pretty boring.

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

Lisa Witt / Technique
How To Use A Piano Sustain Pedal
Start pumping the gas with these piano pedalling tips.

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Charmaine Li / Musicianship
The Best Beethoven Piano Sonatas: What Every Pianist Should Know
Beethoven’s piano sonatas changed the history of music. Take a look at the stories behind the best Beethoven sonatas.

Lisa Witt / Improvisation
Create Emotion With Only 4 Notes ✨ (Beginner Piano Lesson)
Everyone can play piano! Here's a simple but beautiful exercise that only uses four notes. Make it your own and impress your friends!

Victoria Theodore, Lisa Witt / Musicianship
How to Love Practicing With Victoria Theodore (Pianote Podcast #19)
Professional stage pianist Victoria Theodore, who has performed with Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé, explains how to love practice.

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.

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