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...
by Doug Hanvey | February 25, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents FirstHeadingWho Should Read this BookOne-Sentence SummaryOverviewChapter 1: MusicianshipChapter 2: Technique – The Basic MechanismsChapter 3: More Technique – The Basic ExercisesChapter 4: PracticeChapter 5: PerformanceChapter 6: Nine Steps in...
by Doug Hanvey | February 18, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingMotivesUnity and ContrastTools for Transforming MotivesExact RepetitionTranspositionIntervallic Expansion and CompressionRhythmic RepetitionInversionSequenceAdditionFragmentationAugmentation and...
by Doug Hanvey | February 13, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingPrepare WellPlay for OthersIt's Not About PerfectionBe MindfulMindfulness of Breathing (Guided Exercise)Play Slower Adult piano students may be surprised just how anxious they feel when it’s time to play at their lesson. Isn’t...
by Doug Hanvey | December 29, 2022 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents FirstHeadingWhat Are Online Piano Lessons, Exactly?Choosing the Best Way for You to Learn Piano OnlineYour Current Playing SkillYour Desired Playing SkillYour Desired SkillsetsYour Social Learning StyleYour Motivation LevelThe CostFree AssessmentHow...
by Doug Hanvey | December 10, 2022 | Learning Piano
Learn what it’s like to take lessons with Creative Keyboardist as an adult beginner. We Love Adult Beginners One thing that makes Creative Keyboardist different from other providers of online beginner piano lessons for adults is our emphasis on learning to be...
