Online Piano

When I was 9 years old I played the Saxophone and thought I was pretty good at it. Unfortunately, I had a teacher who didn’t think so and he went out of his way to make sure I knew how he felt.

One day, my mother bought me a new saxophone (it wasn’t exactly new it was used) but to me, it was the best gift I ever received. Now, of course, I wanted my teacher’s approval and so I showed him my new instrument.

He called it a piece of s—!

Then the tears started to flow and from that moment on, I lost all interest in playing the saxophone.

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Mood music has been popular for a very long time. Way, way before New Age music was established, we’ve had compositions like “The Planets” by Gustav Holst, “Water Music” by Handel, and “Snowflakes are Dancing” by Claude Debussy.

Of course, it wasn’t called “mood music’ back then, but people loved the idea of listening to something titled “Grand Canyon Suite” and being led by the music through what the composer experienced. Pieces like “On the Trail” and “Painted Desert” led the listener through the composer’s imagination and allowed for a journey into sound.

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Piano lessons have so many benefits for children, such as improved math skills, improved reading skills, and improved overall educational progress. Parents don t want their children to miss out on this fun, educational experience. The fact is, however, the earlier your child begins piano lessons the more they will benefit. Many parents wait until their children are 9, or 10, or 14 years old to finally enroll their child in piano lessons. Why? The excuse most often stated by parents for this delay is, I m not quite sure my child is ready for piano lessons. Here s what parents need to understand about waiting to give their children piano lessons.

The Internet makes it possible to study single music courses, or for preparing for music certificates and music degrees online. For those interested in a single online class in music or several classes, online music certificates, or online music degrees, there are ample courses available through online music schools, colleges, and universities.

Learning through online means affords full time working adults to study while maintaining their jobs. Students of online music college and university programs find many opportunities for flexible scheduling to access course materials and study at anytime, which allows for integration of studies with work and life responsibilities.

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There are 3 pedals on most pianos. The one on the left dampens the strings and makes the sound come out softer. The one in the middle - I have no idea what that one does, but the one on the right - the sustain pedal - this one is the pedal I have my foot on when I play the piano.

I like to let the tones ring out, but if I keep the sustain pedal depressed for too long, the music turns into a mud puddle - hundreds of overtones coming out everywhere. Don’t let anyone tell you that there is a proper way to pedal the piano.

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