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Comprehensive educational resource for pianists of all levels. Explore in-depth guides, technique tips, music theory lessons, and practice strategies to help you master the piano, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player.

Circle of fifths guide

What is the circle of fifths and how to use this powerful tool

The circle of fifths is like a Swiss army knife for music theory; this simple tool unlocks a world of musical knowledge. Despite its potential, the circle of fifths is often ignored or presumed to be some complex puzzle that’s more hassle than it’s worth. Fortunately, that...

The 9 most common jazz chord progressions for piano

As a beginner, jazz music often sounds like a different language, like the musicians have notes that the rest of us don’t. But it’s not as scary as it first seems; like other genres, we can play jazz music using common patterns and progressions.

Major vs minor piano chords: Scales, keys, and how to use them

Major and minor chords are the backbone of western music. Understanding basic major and minor triads will set you on your way to playing hundreds of your favorite songs. In this article, I’ll discuss everything a beginner needs to know about major and minor chords (we’ll stick to basic...

Piano keyboard layout explained: Labeled notes and patterns

The piano can be a little intimidating for beginners; with lots of keys that look the same, it might seem difficult to distinguish one note from another. But there are simple repeating patterns that help us make sense of it all, and I’m going to talk you through them.

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The most common chord progressions, and how to use them

Chord progressions are the key to unlocking all your favorite songs (well, lots of them, anyway). Countless songs share the same chord progressions, and in this article, I’ll discuss what they are, why they are so common, and how you can use them.

Digital piano vs keyboard: Which is better for your needs?

There’s an eternal debate among aspiring musicians over which is best, a digital piano or an electronic keyboard. The simple answer is that it depends on who’s buying; both are better in the right context, but that only leads to more questions.

The 9 best piano lesson books for beginners in 2025

Learning to play the piano takes hard work and commitment, but it should be a lot of fun too. With so much learning material available, finding the best piano books for beginners is a more complicated task than it should be.

The 15 best easy piano songs for kids and adult beginners

Learning to play the piano at any age is a truly amazing gift, and it should be a lot of fun. To ensure it’s a lot of fun, I’ve created a list of the best easy piano songs for beginners. Whether you’ve had some piano lessons or are trying for the first time, these songs will have...