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The piano is one of the most commonly known and practiced instruments in the world, and it serves as a great instrument for any musician to write songs upon. Discover how to play the piano and be a better musician with lessons from a professional musician in this free video series on instruments and the music business.
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A piano makes a sound when a key is struck, which in turn causes a hammer inside to hit a string. Learn about how piano wires vary in width and tightness with lessons from a professional musician in this free video on musical instruments.
Serious musicians usually calculate beats per minute (BPM) with the assistance of a metronome. Use a metronome to practice tempo and calculate BPM with lessons from a professional musician in this free video on musical instruments.
Joining a music CD club is a great way to get discounted CDs by paying regular price for one CD a month. Search for music CD clubs and save money with lessons from a professional musician in this free video on finding music.
The electric keyboard has a power cord to plug into the wall, volume controls and different sound options, such as those of a harpsichord or organ. Play the electric keyboard and try some basic recording with lessons from a professional musician in this free video on musical instruments.
After finding the C note in the middle of a piano, remember that as the keys go up, the music alphabet only goes to G. Discover what the notes are on a piano keyboard with lessons from a professional musician in this free video on musical instruments.
A keyboard is made up of black and white keys, speakers and sometimes a stand. Play a keyboard and use a music stand with lessons from a professional musician in this free video on musical instruments.
Musicians need to have the passion and drive to dedicate a large portion of their lives to practicing, playing shows and doing promotions. Become a musician through patience, talent and practice with tips from a professional musician in this free video on music careers.
When buying used pianos, search Craigslist and eBay and try to do an Internet search for a specific make and model. Buy a used piano and hire a tuner to fix it up with tips from a professional musician in this free video on musical instruments.
A musician should practice in short spurts by breaking up their practice sessions into learning five minutes of a piece at a time. Practice playing music in-between other errands with tips from a professional musician in this free video on music careers.
Music is written on staffs with five lines that go across, and there is a treble clef and bass clef. Discover how to read music and what different notes are with lessons from a professional musician in this free video on music careers.
When caring for a piano, be sure to get it tuned once or twice a year, dust the piano and avoid banging on it or letting kids near it. Tune, dust and perform regular maintenance on a piano with tips from a professional musician in this free video on musical instruments.
Pop songs usually have choruses that repeat, an emotional main idea and verses that tell a story. Write a catchy pop song that has simple rhyme schemes with lessons from a professional musician in this free video on music careers.
When trying to book a show as a musician, create an electronic press kit, do research and network with other musicians. Book a show as a musician and promote the gig with lessons from a professional musician in this free video on music careers.
The piano is easily one of the most recognizable musical instruments in the world. Since the early 18th century, musicians have used the piano to compose a myriad of musical compositions. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn all created sublime masterpieces for the piano. Creating music on the piano is a challenging and rewarding endeavor, given the incredible octave range of the piano and dynamic adjustment. In this free video series, a professional musician provides tips on playing the piano and being a musician in general. Discover how pianos work, how to play the electric keyboard and how to buy a used piano. Learn about practicing music, as well as reading music, writing pop songs and booking shows as a musician. Become a piano-playing musician with these helpful tips and lessons!
Athena Reich Athena Reich is a professional musician, actress, artist, singer, songwriter and coach for all of the above. She is based in New York City. Reich has released four CDs, toured internationally and has shared the stage with Sara McLachlan, Jim Carrey, Stephen Schwartz, Lisa Loeb and others. She is a member of the Actors Equity Association and has taught at Oregon State University, the Brooklyn Museum and the Manhattan New Music Project.dkdk
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