10 Beginner Piano Sight Reading Exercises
The piano sight reading exercises in this article are comparable in difficulty to those tested by AMEB examiners in grade 1. Playing these exercises will help you feel better prepared for your exam. Consistent practice is the key to improving one’s sight-reading skills. If possible, set aside some time every day for sight-reading practice. Begin […]
Piano Minor Arpeggios
Learning your piano minor arpeggios will help you better know all of your minor chords. Minor chords are built using the 1st degree, the flat 3rd degree and the 5th degree of the major scale. Learn more about chord construction here. The arpeggios in this article span two octaves and are written for the right […]
Piano Major Arpeggios
Practicing your piano major arpeggios will help you develop hand co-ordination and help you become familiar with all major chords. An arpeggio consists of the notes of a chord played one after the other. Arpeggios can span one or more octaves. You will find each of the piano major arpeggios written for the right and […]
Piano Melodic Minor Scales
There are 12 piano melodic minor scales. In melodic minor scales, the 6th and 7th notes of the natural minor scale are raised a half a step (semitone) when played in ascending order. However, when played in descending order, the notes of the melodic minor scale are the same as the natural minor scale. Below […]
Piano Harmonic Minor Scales
There are 12 piano harmonic minor scales. In harmonic minor scales, the leading note (seventh note) is raised a half a step (semitone). Below is the A harmonic minor scale. Notice the raised leading note (note G sharp) which is circled. Minor key pieces use the harmonic minor scale to create a stronger feeling of […]
Piano Major Scales
There are 12 piano major scales. Below you will find each of these scales written for both the right and left hands. Follow the fingers indicated and practice each hand first separately. Once you are confident playing each hand separately, play both hands together. Ensure to keep the rhythm evenly throughout by playing first at […]
Tips to Improve Your Piano Playing
In this article, our Jannali piano teachers offer you some useful tips for improving your skills. These tips also apply to other instruments. So, even if the instrument you play is not the piano, read on. Tip #1: Practice! Yes it is true! We are all very busy these days. However, in order to improve, […]
Piano Care Tips
This article covers the major points our teachers explain to students in their piano lessons about piano care. The first thing you should consider is where you are going to place your piano in your home. Ideally, put it somewhere people are not going to walk past it constantly. This will avoid accidental scratches. Place […]
Four Tips to Become a Better Pianist
At Do Re Mi Studios, our Sutherland Shire piano tutors believe it is a lot more fun to play when you don’t have limitations. These limitations are often due to poor technique. So in this article, I will give you tips to improve your playing. Tip #1 The first tip/recommendation is for students to learn […]
Playing Chromatic Scales on the Piano
Chromatic scales are made up entirely of half steps. They go up and down, using every key, black and white. They may begin on any note of the piano. FINGERING RULES A) Use 3 on each black key. B) Use 1 on each white key, except when two white keys are together (no black key […]