{"id":10077,"date":"2023-01-08T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/?p=10077"},"modified":"2023-03-01T10:17:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T18:17:39","slug":"musicianship-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/musicianship-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Musicianship?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;ve spent any time reading this blog, first of all, thank you for reading! Secondly, you may have noticed a new category: musicianship. But what is musicianship?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can casually learn a piano tune if they&#8217;re told exactly which keys to play. But a musician goes beyond playing the notes. A musician adds their own <em>interpretation<\/em> using <em>articulation<\/em> and <em>dynamics<\/em>, builds upon an existing piece with <em>improvisation<\/em>, and uses their <em>music literacy<\/em> to communicate with and <em>play with other musicians<\/em>. This is called musicianship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we&#8217;ll explore what musicianship means and how you can develop your musicianship skills, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#ear-training\">Ear Training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#playing-with-others\">Playing With Others<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#creativity\">Creativity and Expression<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#music-appreciation\">Music Appreciation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h2 style=\"font-size:22px\"><b>\ud83c\udfb9 Your Go-To Place for All Things Piano<\/b><\/h2><p>Subscribe to <i>The Note<\/i> for exclusive interviews, fascinating articles, and inspiring lessons delivered straight to your inbox. Unsubscribe at any time.<\/p><iframe class=\"email-form-include\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/weeklyemail\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ear-training\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Ear Training<\/strong> \ud83d\udc42<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Most people don\u2019t (and won\u2019t) develop perfect pitch. But we can train our ears to the point where we can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play back a melody on our instrument with few mistakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify intervals by ear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify chord progressions by ear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hear the quality of a chord (major, minor, dominant 7th etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How do we get better ears? Through practice!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20131959\/play-by-ear-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with short platinum hair and light blue button down shirt pointing at ear and looking to the side.\" class=\"wp-image-10083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20131959\/play-by-ear-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20131959\/play-by-ear-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20131959\/play-by-ear-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20131959\/play-by-ear-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Identify intervals by ear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a fundamental skill and not too difficult. Intervals are the relationships between two notes and have a distinct sound. A common way of learning intervals is by associating them with a popular song. For example, a perfect 5th is the first two notes of the <em>Star Wars <\/em>theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/interval-ear-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Lesson: Interval Ear Training<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Play chord progressions by ear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the same concept to identify chord progressions by ear. It&#8217;s a little harder because chords are less distinct than individual notes, but practice will help you improve. You can also associate progressions with songs with distinct sound. When listening to a chord progression, pay attention to the movement of the chords. Are we moving up or down? What is the quality of the chord? Does it have a &#8220;sad&#8221; minor sound or a jazzy 7th chord sound?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/identify-chords-by-ear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Lesson: How to Identify Chords By Ear<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Transcribe your favorite solos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick a slice of music that you really like (and it doesn\u2019t have to be piano). Then try to play it by ear note for note. This is called transcribing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need some extra support, listen to the song on YouTube and slow down the video by 0.5x or even 0.25x. And start with something simple, like a short guitar solo from a song you\u2019ve listened to hundreds of times. You can even look up the key and the main progression first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep practicing these skills\u2014identifying intervals, chord progressions, and melodies by ear\u2014and your hearing abilities <em>will <\/em>improve!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\">\ud83c\udfb9 <b><i>Is perfect pitch an unfair advantage? <\/i><\/b>You might be envious of people with perfect pitch, an ability that <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/TgFdics3uKo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can&#8217;t be trained in adults<\/a>. But perfect pitch isn&#8217;t necessarily a superpower. There are some <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QRaACa1Mrd4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disadvantages<\/a>: individuals <i>without<\/i> perfect pitch tend to be better at distinguishing pitch height and whether two melodies of different keys are identical. Perfect pitch also tends to <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3rx08qWtFak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deteriorate<\/a> with age, which can make playing music more difficult.<\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"playing-with-others\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Playing With Others<\/strong> \ud83e\udd1d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The piano is a somewhat lonely instrument, so it\u2019s not unusual for pianists to lack experience playing with other musicians. But this is an extremely useful (and rewarding!) skill to hone. So don\u2019t miss out on it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Find your people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, play with musicians who are around your level or a tiny bit more advanced. This will create more fun and less frustration. Slightly more advanced musicians can teach you new skills without being too intimidating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Feeling safe is important when you\u2019re first starting out and taking risks, so take some time to get to know the people you play with. Ideally, jam buddies are also buddies, but not everyone has musician friends. Online and local music communities are places to find your people, but it\u2019s worth taking some time in the beginning of a relationship to just talk music, swap playlists, and suss out each other\u2019s musical compatibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20133409\/totes-and-goats-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Drummer, keyboardist, vocalist, and guitarist playing in a blue studio.\" class=\"wp-image-10086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20133409\/totes-and-goats-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20133409\/totes-and-goats-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20133409\/totes-and-goats-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20133409\/totes-and-goats.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Learn other instruments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to play other instruments can open up opportunities for playing with others. Sometimes, people don\u2019t need a pianist in their group but would really like to add a drummer, a bassist, or a saxophonist. Having a basic understanding of other musicians\u2019 instruments will also help you be a more empathetic jam buddy in group sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/become-a-multi-instrumentalist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>7 Reasons to Become a Multi-Instrumentalist<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><b>Introducing: The Musora Unified Platform!<\/b><\/h3><p>Now, when you sign up for Pianote, you\u2019re no longer just a Pianote Member. You&#8217;re Musora Member! This means you\u2019ll get access to Guitareo, Singeo, and Drumeo\u2014our online music lesson platforms for the guitar, vocals, and drums.<\/p><a class=\"join\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><br><\/center><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"creativity\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Creativity and Expression<\/strong> \ud83c\udfa8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Music is about expressing yourself. This doesn\u2019t mean everyone needs to be a composer, but all musicians develop originality in their music-making. This includes interpreting a classic piece in a new way, improvising upon a given melody, arranging your own songs, or writing your own songs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/ten-minute-song\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Write a Song In 10(ish) Minutes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20140127\/musicality-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with short platinum hair and light blue button down shirt using arms to express musicality in front of a piano.\" class=\"wp-image-10089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20140127\/musicality-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20140127\/musicality-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20140127\/musicality-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20140127\/musicality.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Develop tone and expression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Classical piano doesn&#8217;t have many opportunities to arrange and improvise. But that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t be creative. The best classical pianists are not only technically proficient\u2014they add a personal touch to their interpretations. This means perfecting tone, expression, dynamics, articulation, and all those details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you haven\u2019t already, dive into the weeds! Mark up your sheet music with specific dynamics. Be intricate with your phrasing. <em>Breathe <\/em>with your music\u2014that\u2019s usually the key to producing a beautiful tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Build your creative muscles with short, simple improv exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our culture likes to think of being creative as something that\u2019s inborn\u2014you either have it or you don\u2019t. But creativity is like a muscle: the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improvisation can feel scary to newcomers, especially classically trained piano players! If this is you, start with something simple. We have tons of beginner-friendly improv exercises that only require a simple progression and a handful of notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, this is important: <strong>improv doesn\u2019t need to be fancy.<\/strong> Don\u2019t feel pressured to play rapid scales right off the bat. In fact, doing so can sound messy. Just pick a few notes and experiment with different combinations of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/how-to-improvise-on-piano\/#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beginner Improvisation Exercises<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\">\ud83c\udfb9 <b><i>Constraints &#8211;&gt; Creativity: <\/i><\/b>Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/v5FL9VTBZzQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rules are actually good for creativity<\/a>? If I tell you to \u201cplay whatever you want,\u201d the sheer possibilities may be so overwhelming as to cause you to freeze! However, if I give you a few rules, such as \u201cuse a ii-V-I progression and the notes B, C, and G to improvise a melody,\u201d you have more tools to work with. So, give yourself some constraints and you might be surprised by what you come up with within that framework!<\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Play one song in several styles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to play one song multiple ways is an admirable skill and a mark of true musicianship. To do this, learn the key elements of styles you admire\u2014chord extensions for jazz, \u201csway\u201d rhythm for bossa nova\u2014and incorporate them into your performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/twinkle-twinkle-5-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>5 Styles of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><b>Create the Perfect Piano Arrangement<\/b><\/h3><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/12082647\/Summer-one-hand-up.jpg\"><p>Pianote Members can learn the basics of arranging with our Creating the Perfect Piano Arrangement course with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/summer-swee-singh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer Swee-Singh<\/a>. If you\u2019re not a Member yet, check out our Method, courses, and community with a free trial.<\/p><a class=\"join\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRY PIANOTE<\/a><\/center><br><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"performance\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Performance<\/strong> \ud83c\udfad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing music in the privacy of your own home can be rewarding, and if that\u2019s all you want to do, that\u2019s okay! But for many of us, we want to share the music we create. This means performing in front of other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Overcome stage fright bit by bit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel anxious about performing, you\u2019re not alone. After all, public speaking is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/wonk\/wp\/2014\/10\/30\/clowns-are-twice-as-scary-to-democrats-as-they-are-to-republicans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top phobia<\/a> in America. But like other music skills, you can practice this and improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Don\u2019t sign up for a concert hall performance in front of a hundred people right away. Start small\u2026<em>very <\/em>small. Perform for one person whom you trust. Then, try playing for a few acquaintances. Then, branch off to small groups of strangers. Recording yourself is another way to practice performing under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/stage-fright-on-the-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Deal With Stage Fright<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20145952\/lisa-singing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with short platinum hair singing and playing piano in a dark blue lit studio\" class=\"wp-image-10094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20145952\/lisa-singing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20145952\/lisa-singing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20145952\/lisa-singing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20145952\/lisa-singing.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><b>More Musicianship Skills \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f<\/b><\/h3><p>This article isn&#8217;t an exhaustive list of musicianship skills. Other skills you may want to explore include:<\/p><\/center><ul><li>Sheet music literacy and writing notation<\/li><li>Production skills and using DAWs (digital audio workstations)<\/li><li>Music vocabulary<\/li><li>Music business and industry knowledge<\/li><li>Singing! <a href=\"https:\/\/livingpianos.com\/do-pianists-need-to-sing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singing<\/a> is helpful to <i>any<\/i> musician<\/li><\/ul><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"music-appreciation\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Music Appreciation<\/strong> \ud83d\udc9d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A big part of being a musician isn\u2019t just making music, but listening. To become a well-rounded musician, listen to lots of music, read about music, learn the histories and biographies of your favorite albums and artists, and don\u2019t be afraid to dive into genres outside your comfort zone. You can learn a lot about music from genres that seem completely unrelated. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/can-death-metal-be-beautiful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Even heavy metal can be beautiful.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classical pianists: explore the historical contexts of the master composers. There\u2019s a reason why Bach\u2019s music was so ornamental, Mozart\u2019s was simple, and Chopin\u2019s was expressive. Each composer was influenced by the ideals of their time. This context will help you perform masterpieces the way the original composers intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jazz pianists: you\u2019re in luck because there are tons of recordings of the greatest jazz players. Listen and transcribe. Explore the theory behind jazz innovators like the harmonies of McCoy Tyner or the rhythms of Dave Brubeck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some neat articles that may help with widening your musical palate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/piano-rock-songs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">36 Greatest Piano Rock Songs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/best-pianists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Pianists of All Time: 24 Classical &amp; Jazz Contenders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/famous-classical-piano-songs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40+ Legendary Classical Piano Songs By Difficulty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><b>Master the Piano YOUR Way \ud83d\udd25<\/b><\/h3><p>As a Pianote Member, you\u2019ll get access to our 10-step Method, song library, and growing community of piano players just like you. Plus: get coached by world-class pianists and learn whenever you  want, wherever you want, and whatever you want.<\/p><a class=\"join\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRY PIANOTE FOR 7 DAYS<\/a><\/center><br><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a piano player is more than playing the right notes at the right time. 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