As we develop new tools for the iPad to teach harmony and composition, we have found some cool articles, videos and other materials on something called the geometry of music. A little heavy going in some ways, but this is actually part of the "design" of the twelve...
One of my life long fascinations has been with the essence of things, and while I loved music, I did not study it as a child. In college when I approached it I was given a full dose of conventional music training as I audited college level music courses to satisfy my...
Pablo Casals (1876-1973) “Bach is my best friend. Bach is forever, and nobody, nobody will reach the greatness and profoundness and the diversity of Bach. He is the God of music, the image of what I dream in music and what I say in music. in every style, in every...
A clip recorded in London, by the great comedian, Victor Borge. Victor was a unique talent and a very accomplished pianist to boot. He is missed. 🎹 Meet Victor Borge – The Piano Comedian! 🎭🎶 Hey there, superstars! Let’s talk about someone who could play piano AND make...
[cp_youtube id="_ZavTAw3_jA" points="20"] To teach minor piano scales to children, associate the minor keys with a sad or scary sound, which helps them differentiate the keys from the major scales. Introduce minor keys to kids with helpful tips from a children's music...
In this lesson we will exercise the position of the white keys in the center of the piano and identify them by their alphabetical names. This is the last exercise before learning our first song "Mary had a little lamb"