Making Music with Chords I, IV and V
Chords I, IV and V are so useful when it comes to playing and writing music. Learn how to find them and how to use them!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Oct 512 min
Finishing Your Music - the Four Cadences
Learn the difference between cadences in music and start to train your ear to hearing them!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 219 min
Utilising the Power of Intervals on Piano
Learn how to identify intervals on piano and how they can help you become a better performer, sight reader and musician.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 147 min
Using Pentascales to Understand Major and Minor Music
Train your ear to hear the differences between major and minor tonality using simple pentascales as a starting point!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 263 min
"Demystifying Stem Direction in Music Notation: Heads and Tails Explained"
Learn which direction the stem should and shouldn't face in music notation and boost your transcription skills!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 510 min
Crossing the Line - "When is the Right Time to Use Tied Notes vs. Whole Notes in Music?"
Unravel the mysteries of sheet music notation and understand the principles of rhythmic symmetry.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 299 min
"The Ultimate Guide to Finding Chords on the Piano: Tips and Techniques"
Discover how to find any major or minor chords on piano and start applying them to your music today!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 158 min
"Unlocking the Secrets: How to Perfect Your Piano Sight Reading Skills"
To be a natural at sight reading, it takes as much practice as the piano itself! There are, however, some tips and tricks up my sleeve...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 89 min
Exercises to Improve Voice Performance on Piano
Playing a piece with multiple voices well is what separates a good pianist from a great one. Try these exercises to develop your skill!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 109 min
Unlocking the Secrets of Minor Scales: A Step-by-Step Guide for Musicians
In this blog I explore the three common forms of minor scale that you will need to understand and perform as a pianist.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 312 min
Mastering Piano Notes: A Guide to Navigating the Keyboard
Today I go back to basics and explore how we can identify and learn notes. But I also advance this and explore how all notes other names!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 11, 20232 min
Treble Clef Sight Reading Exercises
I developed a few exercises to help a pupil progress their treble clef sight reading, and rather than waste them, here I am sharing them!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 1, 20237 min
Clef, Key, Time - A Quick Reference for Beginners
Clef, Key, Time. These are the marks at the beginning of a score that hold all the secrets you need to start playing the music comfortably.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 16, 20239 min
Understanding Chords and Inversions
A quick guide to finding chords and understanding them better.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 11, 20235 min
Playing Multiple Voices on Piano
I think one of the most difficult things to explain away is voices, so I was inspired to write this blog post on the subject.
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