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An Introduction to B Major Scale

From sweet girls named Caroline and girls that are not our lovers to rainy November days and those about to rock — our favorite music of any time has used B major chords. How did artists and groups wrangle this key to create the classics we love to belt out in the car? Keep reading […]

How to Play a D7 Chord on the Piano

The D7 chord, or to give its full name, the D Dominant 7th chord, is a variation on the regular D chord. This means it has the same root position as D Major (the ‘happy-sounding’ D chord), which as you have probably guessed, is the note ‘D’ [1]. But while it’s based on the D […]

What to Know About the B Flat Minor Chord

Ever heard what it feels like to be all alone? Well, Tchaikovsky wrote his Symphony No. 4 in the key of B flat minor with exactly that purpose in mind [1]. While B flat minor chords may be best known for sounding rather ominous or depressing, they are still essential chords to include in your […]

An Introduction to the A Major Scale

If you’re learning the piano, one of the most important skills to master is how to play scales. In the piano scales article, we have gone through A major scale to F major scale. In this article, we are going to review what a scale is and how to play the A major scale on […]

Everything You Need to Know About C Major Chords

Good music doesn’t just happen. There are specific rules of music theory which determine the notes and chords that sound pleasing to the ear. This article gives you everything you need to know about the progression of C major chords. C Major Chords Music is like math. Once you understand the principle of concept, it […]

What to Know About the A Flat Minor Chord

Whether you’re a beginning pianist, guitarist, or another type of musician, the A flat minor chord will be essential for you to master. Don’t be overwhelmed by the variety of scales and chords you may be feeling compelled to learn right now. We’ll help you get started with this complete introduction to all you need […]

A Piano Player’s Guide to Understanding the Half Note

One of the most important early steps you’ll need to master when learning the piano is the half note. A half note, also known in British English as a minim, is essentially half of a full note. While a full note lasts four beats, piano half notes last two. The half note, therefore, lasts exactly […]

What to Know About D Major Chords

Songs in the key of D Major are quite popular. From Mozart’s violin concerto in D major to The Eagles’ Hotel California, the chords in the key of D major are pleasing to every ear [1]. It’s a good idea to be familiar with this key, since it’s so versatile and attractive. Keep reading to […]

How to Play an A7 Chord on the Piano

Playing A7 on the piano doesn’t have to be a complicated endeavor. With a little practice, you can master this chord, which is the product of combining the flat seventh, perfect fifth, major third and root of the major scale based on A. Here’s a rundown on how to play an A7 chord in no […]

What to Know About G Major Chords

To quote the Beatles, all you need is love… okay, you might need music too [1]. And if you want to play one of the Beatles’ most iconic songs, “All You Need is Love,” all you need is love, dedication, and, of course, G major [2]. But G major has so much to love, why […]

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