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Gospel Music: Some of the Most Popular Songs

PlayPiano Posted on April 27, 2012 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

With such a rich history supporting it, it’s difficult to pick a list of the best gospel songs. Any attempt to claim being the definitive list will no doubt meet spirited debate. That’s why a “top-ten”, or whatever other size … Continue reading →

Posted in gospel piano | Tagged Amazing Grace, gospel music

Piano Practice: From Hate To Love In One Evening!

PlayPiano Posted on April 26, 2012 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

I started taking piano lessons when I was about 6 or 7 from an old lady (at least she looked old to me) named Mrs. Graham.  She lived in the older section of town, and her house smelled old. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Chords & chord progressions, jazz piano, Piano practice | Tagged Erroll Garner, praciting the piano

The Top Ten Most Popular Children’s Songs of All Time

PlayPiano Posted on April 24, 2012 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

Children’s songs can bring back all kinds of nostalgia from days gone by. New children’s songs are written by the hundreds every year. Despite this, the classics are still as popular as when we were kids. Ten of the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Chords & chord progressions | Tagged children's songs

Rock & Roll Piano Music: Can You Learn To Play It?

PlayPiano Posted on April 23, 2012 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

Do you have a Whitesnake, Brett Micheals style bandana? How about an Elton John pair of glasses or a white sequined glove from your Michael Jackson, Billy Jean days? Maybe you were more of a metal guy and bashed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Piano Styles | Tagged rock & roll music, rock and roll piano

Piano Pedaling & Musical Dynamics: Two Simple Ways To Improve Rapidly

PlayPiano Posted on April 21, 2012 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

There are many ways to improve your piano playing, but most of them entail lots of study and practice. But there are two ways you can improve right away just by being aware of them — pedaling and dynamics. Watch … Continue reading →

Posted in piano techniques, Piano Tips | Tagged music dynamics, piano pedaling

The Vocabulary of Music

PlayPiano Posted on April 19, 2012 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

Regardless of what field or industry you’re in, you’re going to have a lot of vocabulary to learn. We thought we would put together some of the less common terms yet terms you are bound to see at some point … Continue reading →

Posted in Chords & chord progressions, music theory | Tagged musical vocabulary

Learn to Play Music – Whatever The Instrument

PlayPiano Posted on April 18, 2012 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

So you want to learn to play music? You’ve never had a lesson on an instrument and don’t even know where to start? Learning to play music can be as simple or challenging as you want. Whether you want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Chords & chord progressions, play music | Tagged learn to play music

Creating a BIG Sound Using 7-Note Chords

PlayPiano Posted on April 17, 2012 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

If you are looking to create a big sound in your piano playing, please consider watching this short video on using both hands to voice 7-note chords. By using 3-notes in the right hand — 2 of the 3 playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Chords | Tagged 7-note chords, chord voicing

National Hymn or National Anthem?

PlayPiano Posted on April 16, 2012 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

There have been many patriotic songs written about our country. Since 1776, when we became an independent country, one patriotic song after another has been written about our great country. From our national anthem “The Star Spangled Banner” to “You’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Patriotic Songs | Tagged National Anthem, National Hymn

The Envelope Please: Some of the Most Popular Piano Pieces of All Time

PlayPiano Posted on April 13, 2012 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

Any music list that purports to be a “Best of” or “Most Popular” is bound to cause heated discussion. We all have our preferences when it comes to music, often quite different from others. What constitutes a great song to … Continue reading →

Posted in Piano songs | Tagged popular piano songs

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