Tag: Piano Lessons
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This post is the second part of a blog about solfège and relative pitch. The information below is all cumulative and builds a framework for identifying the harmony of a song based on the rules of solfège expounded in part 1. The post will define the 14 chord functions within a particular key. Then it…
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This post will provide a summary of relative pitch and perfect pitch (absolute pitch) and will enumerate the different scale degrees with methods to hearing their relation to the fundamental pitch (“Do”). This post uses the movable “Do” solfège method, where we assign “Do” to the root of any key that we are in. The…
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This post will outline 5 benefits of practicing with a metronome and why it has been an important and crucial practice tool for musicians for generations. – Thomas H. Dotson Musicians have incorporated metronomes into their practice since Johann Maelzel constructed of the devise in 1815. In fact, Ludwig van Beethoven even included exact tempo…
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This is the second part to the practice series. In the last blog, I expounded how to practice as a beginner piano student. As you progress into the intermediate realm, you will want to shift your approach to practicing slightly. This blog will cover the basics for ensuring efficiency for your time spent at the…
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Practicing piano can be a daunting task, especially to beginners. This post will help you navigate how and what to practice. –Thomas H. Dotson Independent Practice When new piano students sit down at their instruments for the first time after a lesson, they often have many questions about how and what to practice. Lessons can…
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Independent of your age, piano lessons can improve the quality of your life and provide a medium for expressing yourself. -Thomas H. Dotson Efficiency and Mentorship With a teacher, you can trust their experience and their discernment for applicable instruction. You can rely on their education and professional experience to discern which pieces and what…