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Get Ready for Christmas Early 2: All You Need is Either Piano or Guitar!
What about practicing earlier so that you can prepare for the festive season? This time, I’ve selected three more Christmas classics that...
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Get Ready for Christmas Early: Piano Renditions to Bring Holiday Magic!
Introduction Although Christmas may seem far away, starting early gives you the chance to perfect your piano renditions and enjoy playing...
Music Theory & Education
How to Read Sheet Music Faster? Practical Tips to Improve Your Skills
Introduction Reading sheet music can be challenging, and there’s no shortcut to mastering it overnight. It’s a skill that requires...
Music Theory & Education
Understanding Time Signatures and Rhythm
If you've ever looked at music scores, you might have noticed that there are some numbers on them, like this. What are these numbers?...
Music Theory & Education
Understanding Basic Piano Chords
From Beethoven to the Beatles, certain chord progressions have been used consistently across musical genres. Mastering the concept of...
The Music Analyzed
Reimagining 'Idea 10': The Versatility of Gibran Alcocer’s Viral Track
Introduction For those who are obsessed with TikTok, you may have heard of this beautiful music that stands out among all the other...
The Music Analyzed
"How Sweet": NewJean's New Song and its Arrangement
Introduction The evolving landscape of the K-pop scene has many candidates vying to lead the industry. While numerous idol groups have...
The Music Analyzed
Merry-Go-Round of Life: Hisaishi's Masterful Piece and its Arrangement
<Merry Go Round of Life> Walking in the sky, living in a moving castle. What kind of movie comes to mind when you hear this? Howl’s...
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Challenge Yourself to Chopin!
Black Key Etude? Have you ever heard of a piece that is written only on black keys? Doesn’t it sound intimidating, even when it's marked...
The Music Analyzed
Connecting with Faith through Music: Exploring Joshua Aaron’s "Psalm 121" and the Rendition by Titus Major
Do you need deep reflection and meditation on spiritual nature and promises? What about listening to psalms? I am in no doubt that you...
The Music Analyzed
Barbara Pravi’s “Voilà”: A Song That Hits You Right in the Feels, and Its Beautiful Piano Rearrangement
"Voilà," by Barbara Pravi, is one of those songs that grabs you from the very first note. It starts off with a simple piano, creating...
Music Theory & Education
The Role of the Piano in Modern Music Production
Introduction The piano has been a huge part of music for centuries, but its role in modern music production is more versatile than ever....
The Music Analyzed
Mastering the Classics: Beginner-Friendly Guitar Arrangements of Iconic Songs
If you're a guitarist struggling to find quality sheet music, you're in the right place. Have you ever downloaded sheet music online only...
Music Theory & Education
Understanding Basic Guitar Chords
Introduction Have you enjoyed our previous discussion on piano chords? But are you looking to expand your theory into something...
Music Theory & Education
Mastering the Waltz Technique on the Piano
When you think of the waltz, what kinds of images come to mind? Normally, people think of a glamorous, eloquent, and romantic atmosphere....
The Music Analyzed
Making Eurobeat Accessible: "Oshi no Ko" and This Is Piano's Beginner-Friendly Rendition
While the entertainment industry has been glamorized, the hidden story is told to be dark. If you are interested in the dark story of the...
The Music Analyzed
Classical Music Meets Comedy: The Genius of 'The Cat Concerto' in Tom and Jerry
When you think about classical music, what styles of images come to mind? A fancy concert hall, tuxedos and dresses, wine and cheese?...
Music Theory & Education
Evolution of Music Notation: From the Medieval to Nowadays
How did writing system develop over human history? As many of you know, it begins with the simple graphical system and slowly developed...
The Music Analyzed
Taylor Swift's Unforgettable Music and its Rendition
Taylor Swift, an undoubtedly the most famous popular singer all around the world, has released numerous legendary songs throughout her...
The Music Analyzed
Who is Min Hee-Jin? Let's Look into Her Career in Girl Groups
If you are interested in the K-pop scene, you should have heard of this girl group: NewJeans. Since their debut in 2022, NewJeans has...