Jack Mitchell Smith

Learn the definition of dominant in music theory, and how to find the dominant seventh of a key.

Developing your musical ear is crucial to making you a fully rounded musician. Learn to hear the differences between intervals with these common reference points.

now you know about seconds, thirds and fifths, let's fill in the gap and learn about the perfect fourth.

Your practice and overall playing of the piano can be improved by employing just one useful little tool - the metronome! Read on...

Don't forget to take stock on your piano practice and make sure that it is going the way your want it to be before moving on.

Understanding triad chords on the piano keyboard is one thing, but recognising them immediately on sheet music is better still! Improve your sight reading by recognising them now!

Begin creating harmonic texture by learning triad chords using the method of stacking intervals.

Learn the C major scale and how it relates to the key signature of C major.

learn how to encourage controlled tension and relaxation whilst playing piano.

Now that we are familiar with some notes on the treble clef, let's start learning the bass clef!

Learn more about understanding musical note values in written music.

Now that we understand treble clef, let's delve deeper into which notes sit where!

It's important to know how to approach the keys of the piano properly. Read more for advice on playing your first notes...

Learn how we refer to fingers on the piano.

Learn how the musical stave and the piano keyboard are closely linked and how visualisation can help you read and learn better!

Can you play seventh chords on piano? Fancy learning? Read on...

Learn the difference between similar and contrary motion piano scales, and decide which one would be best for you to start playing them hands together!

Learn about the structure of sonata form and how it can help you to better learn classical piano music.

Using simple pieces of piano music is a great way to widen your repertoire and to practice more! Don't neglect pieces that are beneath your standard!

Control your breathing whilst playing piano and you will play much better! Read on for tips...