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The C major scale is the natural starting point for any piano student. It consists of the notes C D E F G A B C and uses only the white keys, with zero sharps or flats. This makes...
A natural minor scale shares exactly the same notes as its relative major, but begins on the sixth degree of that major scale. The interval pattern for a natural minor scale is W-H...
The major pentatonic scale uses only five notes taken from the major scale: the first, second, third, fifth, and sixth degrees, omitting the fourth and seventh. C major pentatonic...
The universal system of finger numbering applies to both hands: 1 is the thumb, 2 is the index finger, 3 is the middle, 4 is the ring finger, and 5 is the pinky. Although the numbe...
A major triad is built from three notes: a root, a major third above it, and a perfect fifth above that. The interval from root to third spans four half steps, and from third to fi...
The sustain pedal, also called the damper pedal, is the rightmost pedal on the piano. When pressed, it lifts all the dampers off the strings, allowing notes to ring and blend toget...
Slow practice is the foundation of accurate learning because it allows the brain to form correct muscle memory without errors. Practicing slowly gives time to focus on fingering, n...