Music Theory & Education

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Music Theory & Education

Successful Practice Routine A–Z for a Better Performance: A Three‑Step Strategy to Break Boredom

Practice is a process where the pain of discipline and the joy of growth coexist! Taking a piece you’ve just encountered and mastering it until you can play it flawlessly is both exciting and a long journey of training. If you’re looking for a way to navigate this challenging journey and achieve better performances, you are on the right page! In today’s practice routine, I’d like to share some of the difficulties I faced and a few practical tips I used to overcome them. Which piece should I...

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Music Theory & Education

How Studying Composition Changed the Way I See Sheet Music: Simple Tips for Performers

Hello, mymusic5 Readers! I’m the writer at mymusic5 who uploads sheet music and classical music analysis posts. To briefly introduce myself, I am currently pursuing a doctoral degree in composition at a music school in the United States. Alongside my studies, I also work as a teaching assistant in music theory for undergraduate students, and I stay active as a composer through performances and collaborative projects. Today, I’d like to share with you how I, as a composition major,...

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Music Theory & Education

Ready to Master Note Lengths, Rests, and Time Signatures?

Hello, everyone who is starting the wonderful journey of learning the piano! Today, we're going to talk about 'Time' —a critical element in music. The ability to play the piano beautifully starts not just with hitting the right keys, but with accurately catching and playing the rhythms that move within a steady beat. No matter how beautiful the sound or how accurate the pitch, if the timing is off or the wrong rhythm is constantly played, it can’t be called a good performance. When you open...