by Doug Hanvey | June 17, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingWho They TeachProfessional or Recreational EmphasisProfessional Experience and OrientationTeaching FeesTestimonials and ReviewsTeaching LocationPrivate or Group LessonsReading vs. Playing by EarMethodologyCreative...
by Doug Hanvey | May 20, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingWhy is Warming Up Important?What Would the Ultimate Warm-Up Include?The Ultimate Piano Warm-UpProcedure for LearningPracticing RecommendationsVariationsOrder of KeysMotion (Direction)ArticulationsDynamicsNote SequencesRhythmsHand...
by Doug Hanvey | April 29, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingStart NowDon’t CompareGet the Best Instrument You Can AffordDon’t Teach YourselfBecome a Self-LearnerSet Realistic GoalsLearn to Read WellTrain Your EarDon’t Neglect TechniqueSeek Out Honest FeedbackTrack DetailTake NotesSet High...
by Doug Hanvey | March 18, 2023 | General
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingTypes of Digital PianosAppearancePurposeSound SourcePortabilityAcoustic ElementsThe Four Types of Digital PianosBuying ConsiderationsAction and SoundActionSoundFeatures and AppearanceFeaturesUSB PortMetronomeRecorderOther...
by Doug Hanvey | March 11, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading1. Finger Numbers2. Note ValuesThe Whole NoteThe Dotted Half NoteThe Half NoteThe Quarter Note3. Dynamics4. Measures5. The Music Alphabet6. Rests7. Finger Warm-UpsPractice Piece: LargoPianoPlay-Along Are you an adult beginner who is...