96 Answered Questions for the topic piano

05/01/19

2-5-1 Jazz progression and modes?
I am classically trained and just started looking into jazz theory. I understand that the 2-5-1 progression is a good place to start. My basic understanding is to play the above progression with... more
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04/29/19

How do I begin finally making music on the piano?
It's been almost 4 years since I had too much time on my hands while living in student dorms so I decided to learn to play the piano.I always loved listening to classical and suddenly listening... more
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04/21/19

How to turn any (pop) song into a jazz song?
Quite often there are pop songs wich get covered in a jazz style. These covers are seen from youtube to tv. Now I tried doing something like this, with for example Bad Day by Daniel Powter. It's... more
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04/13/19

2-5-1 Jazz progression and modes?
I am classically trained and just started looking into jazz theory. I understand that the 2-5-1 progression is a good place to start. My basic understanding is to play the above progression with... more
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04/12/19

How can I improve my piano accompaniments?
When I play piano or keyboards, I've noticed that I keep slipping into playing the same chords (and variations thereof, such as very simple bass lines) with my left hand while I use my right hand... more
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04/03/19

How can I improve my piano accompaniments?
When I play piano or keyboards, I've noticed that I keep slipping into playing the same chords (and variations thereof, such as very simple bass lines) with my left hand while I use my right hand... more
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04/03/19

What's the point of chords such as sus and 7th chords?
Every time I play major7th or minor7th it doesn't make me feel any different than the normal major or minor chord, so what's the point of such chords? What do these chord qualities accomplish that... more
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04/02/19

Well-known composers or piano pieces generally suitable for someone with small hands?
One of my struggles with playing the piano is that I have small hands. I can reach an octave - mostly. I can reach it, I just can't maneuver between octaves quickly. Often times a piece will have a... more
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03/27/19

Compositions or songs written for black keys only?
I was taught to do improvisation by practising playing random tunes using just the black keys on a piano, and although it had a very oriental sound, the tune was quite pleasant if you introduced... more
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03/19/19

Why do modern popular songs composed on piano sound different than songs composed on guitar?
Songs that I hear that are piano based - ie. **composed and originally performed on piano**, seem to have a different feel than those composed on guitar. The flow, the movement, the chords used -... more
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03/19/19

Why isn't there a classical composer like Beethoven, Chopin or Mozart today?
Why there aren't composers writing in a classical style today? Why don't we hear of classical composers today like we do of Beethoven, Chopin or Mozart? My question may be strange, but I am... more
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03/18/19

Well-known composers or piano pieces generally suitable for someone with small hands?
One of my struggles with playing the piano is that I have small hands. I can reach an octave - mostly. I can reach it, I just can't maneuver between octaves quickly. Often times a piece will have a... more
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03/18/19

Why isn't there a classical composer like Beethoven, Chopin or Mozart today?
Why there aren't composers writing in a classical style today?Why don't we hear of classical composers today like we do of Beethoven, Chopin or Mozart?My question may be strange, but I am really... more
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03/16/19

Do piano composers often start out with C major?
I'm wondering if composers write their pieces starting with C major since it's just the white keys, and then later transpose the finished song to the key of their choice? Or will starting with... more
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03/15/19

Which guitar chord sounds like A# note on the keyboard?
I am composing a tune using Ableton. The basic composition contains the note 'A#', and I want to add some acoustic strumming to it. However, I am new to guitar playing as well and can't seem to... more
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03/14/19

Why isn't there a classical composer like Beethoven, Chopin or Mozart today?
Why there aren't composers writing in a classical style today? Why don't we hear of classical composers today like we do of Beethoven, Chopin or Mozart?
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Piano

02/08/18

What is the meaning of piano not instrument ? Please give me answer fast
What is the meaning of piano not instrument
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11/28/16

Music Sequences
Musical tones. The note middle C on a piano is tuned so that the string vibrates at 262 cycles per second or 262 HZ (Hertz). The C note one octave higher is tuned to 524 HZ. The tuning for the 11... more
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11/22/16

Music (help please!!)
 Musical tones.  The note middle C on a piano is tuned so that the string vibrates at 262 cycles per second or 262 HZ (Hertz). The C note one octave higher is tuned to 524 HZ. The tuning for the 11... more
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Piano

12/09/15

Is a virtual piano game like a piano in reality=?
Hi, I want to know if I play virtual piano on net, can I say I played it, I mean is it like when you really play piano at home 
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Piano

09/16/15

what should i do after Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book, Level 3
what should i do after Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book, Level 3
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