•  »
  • tagged piano music

1-10 of 109 Hubssort by Hot Best Latest

Classical Piano: The Schumann Carnaval—Recording & Program Notes79

Classical Piano: The Schumann Carnaval—Recording & Program Notes

This article contains a recording of each movement from Robert Schumann’s “Carnaval” along with brief notes for each movement that form a listening guide. A printable file of the notes is included for free distribution wherever the “Carnaval” is performed.

14 comments    schumann classical piano
Musical Scales Chart82

Musical Scales Chart

A major scale chart is shown and described. The chart is easy to use and remember. Describes the pattern of major scales and shows how to play a major scale on a piano. Explains some basic musical notations.

6 comments    music theory half step semi tone
Famous Harpsichord Music81

Famous Harpsichord Music

Harpsichord music...piano has taken over the role this beautiful instrument once played. Just thought I bring this into light by creating an article about great harpsichord music....

16 comments    bach vivaldi baroque music
The Great Pianists - Whom were They?82

The Great Pianists - Whom were They?

History of great pianists starting in the 18th Century (inception of the instrument) and ending with Rachmaninoff. Additionally, three great female pianists who seldom get any credit are mentioned in the article.

38 comments    piano chopin piano music
  How to Play The Piano Better with These Easy Finger Exercises77

How to Play The Piano Better with These Easy Finger Exercises

Have you wondered how some pianists can play so fast and flawless? Strong and flexible fingers, just like a strong and flexible body provide the strength necessary for speed. Practicing these very simple exercises build strong fingers fast.

25 comments    music piano scales
Music as a Symbol of Passion and Feeling in Sense and Sensibility77

Music as a Symbol of Passion and Feeling in Sense and Sensibility

Ang Lee's 1995 movie version of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility uses music as a symbol of love, feeling, the senses, and fruitful expression. This review traces the use of that symbolism throughout the story.

4 comments    music piano piano music
You Can Play Great Piano Music72

You Can Play Great Piano Music

Perhaps you are one of those people who once learned to play piano but haven’t had time to sit down and practise for a few years? It’s not too late to pick it up again. The secret is to find pieces that give a lot of pleasure in return for just a few hours of practice. Then you’ll soon find yourself unable to do without your piano music!

1 comment    piano play piano piano music
Mystery Stories - Dead Music Composers Write Again and Other Stories76

Mystery Stories - Dead Music Composers Write Again and Other Stories

Rosemary Brown claimed that the dead composers dictated their “new” musical works to her. Speaking in English, each composer has different style of dictating their work to her. Browns have written down 40-page of sonata from Schubert, a three-movement Fantasie-Impromptu from Chopin, two sonatas from Beethoven, including his 10th and 11th Symphonies, both unfinished.

6 comments    short story short stories
Teach Yourself to Play Piano: How to Improve Sight-Reading Music84

Teach Yourself to Play Piano: How to Improve Sight-Reading Music

This article assumes you already know how to read music. It is geared toward pianists, but the principles outlined should apply to all musicians. If you want to learn the basics of how to read music, visit the links section of this article (or click...

10 comments    piano lessons music theory
Ludovico Einaudi - A Short Guide77

Ludovico Einaudi - A Short Guide

Having been a fan of his music for the last few years, I thought a little peice on the man and the music may in some small way introduce more people to his music. And maybe 'that peice of music you heard' on...

2 comments    piano classical piano music
Please wait working