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I think that learning theory of music is quite important to learn alongside of learning to play the piano. While I think it is important, I am not saying everyone must learn theory beyond the basics. If you choose to learn theory, you will then enhance your ability to play more complex piano music. This … Read more
In my experience, whenever there is a mention of learning theory of music, it is often accompanied by a groan. I do get it – learning about music theory isn’t nearly as much fun as actually learning to play the piano. But there is a point to learning theory and even though it is not … Read more
Learning what chords are and how they function is really important for anyone who is wanting to learn to play the piano. It doesn’t matter whether you are into classical, modern or jazz music, chords are used in just about every type of music and they are essential whether you read music or not. The … Read more
It is really only music that heavily uses notation, that uses rests, so I’m talking about classical music and jazz music. However, if you play popular music that doesn’t rely on printed music, you still should be made aware of rests and use them in your playing. Rests are simply gaps of silence in the … Read more
When it comes to scales the main ones that are used major, minor, chromatic and pentatonic and they all have exact characteristics and an exact definition. Major scales are probably the most commonly used in western music, whether it be classical, pop, country, gospel and even jazz. The major scale consists of eight notes, where … Read more
As a child and teenager, I did not enjoy learning music theory, but I had to because my piano teacher made it compulsory. I am not alone. Many piano students do not enjoy doing theory, simply because it isn’t as fun as actually playing the piano. By the time I got to study music at … Read more
Time signatures are important and while 3/4 is obviously 3 crochet (or quarter) beats in a bar is not the same as 4/4, which is obviously 4 crochet (or quarter) beats in a bar. Clearly, they are not the same. So if you are playing a piece of music that is in 3/4 time, then … Read more