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Motivating Classical Songs & Pieces

Jan 13, 2021
1 min

Motivating Classical Songs & Pieces

It's January - which means it's back to school season! To get your drive going, we have prepared a list of the top motivating classical pieces and songs for you to listen to. 1. Grieg - Holberg Suite (Rigaudon) It's difficult not to feel inspired and motivated while listening to this piece. The strings in this classical piece is the highlight you should be listening out for, as it encourages speed and brings in an uplifting spirit to brighten up your day! 2. Glinka - Ruslan a

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Benefits of Playing the Piano as a Senior

Jan 13, 2021
2 min

Benefits of Playing the Piano as a Senior

Most people would have begun learning the piano when they were a child or young adult. However, it is never too late to start playing the instrument even if you are aging towards 70 or 80 years of age. There have been studies conducted which have shown results of health benefits, suggesting that learning to play music can keep one mentally fit. Northwestern University has actually proven the above statements when they conducted research on the effects of piano and seniors. Th

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Are Piano Scales Necessary to Learn?

Jan 11, 2021
2 min

Are Piano Scales Necessary to Learn?

Practicing piano scales can be tiresome and daunting to some. Most of us piano players would rather play the songs we enjoy rather than practice scales and arpeggios all day long. Yet, at the end of the day, we all know that learning scales will be beneficial in the long run. However, are they absolutely necessary? The answer to that question - it depends. It all comes down to your goals and what you want to achieve in your musical journey. If you are preparing for an exam, y

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Why You Should Start Learning Piano Now

Jan 9, 2021
2 min

Why You Should Start Learning Piano Now

It is the start of a new year and everyone is making new year resolutions and setting goals for the year ahead. If you, like me, don't have clear aspirations for 2021, learning the piano would be a great way to start off your year. You are probably wondering - why the piano? Why not other instruments such as the guitar, drums, bass or even vocals? Well, I am going to give you 3 reasons as to why you should start playing the piano right now - in the 21st century. 1. Piano is o

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4 New Year Songs to Learn on the Piano

Jan 5, 2021
2 min

4 New Year Songs to Learn on the Piano

It is finally 2021, and we wish everyone a Happy New Year! To celebrate the New Year, we have listed 4 songs for you to learn at the very beginning of 2021. As the new year symbolises new beginnings, the songs and tutorials listed below will be beginner-friendly for those who are just starting to learn the piano! To start off, we have... ABBA - Happy New Year An under-appreciated song by the dancing queens ABBA, "Happy New Year" tells the story of feeling 'lost and blue' even

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How Do Plants React to Music?

Jan 5, 2021
2 min

How Do Plants React to Music?

Plants can react and respond to light, scent, touch, wind and even gravity, but what about sound? Can plants respond to audio cues? There have been studies showing that plants do in fact, 'hear' certain audio in order to thrive and survive in their environment. If you are an avid gardener, or you simply love taking care of these little green beings, then read on to see what science has to say in this matter! The Secret Life of Plants The Secret Life of Plants is a study on h

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Top 5 Best Auditions with Piano

Dec 29, 2020
2 min

Top 5 Best Auditions with Piano

Popular talent competition shows like XFactor, Britain's got Talent, American Idol and The Voice are known for their audition clips on video streaming platforms like Youtube. They usually garner millions of views, especially performances that were outstanding and exceptional to the judges and the crowd. In this list, we collate the 5 best piano performances on these shows. See if you agree with us! Tokio Myers Tokio Myers, a British pianist managed to impress the judges with

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5 Piano Battles You Must Watch

Dec 27, 2020
2 min

5 Piano Battles You Must Watch

Piano battles are not something we hear very often as the instrument was not designed for competition. But who doesn't enjoy a little bit of contesting? Here are some of the most interesting, entertaining and fun moments of people battling out on the piano! 1. Marcus Veltri vs Frank & Zach This piano battle is one of the most entertaining ones on this list, with one of the contesters combining beatbox with synths, and the others harmonising with each other on the keyboard. It

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The 4 Basic Piano Chords

Dec 14, 2020
1 min

The 4 Basic Piano Chords

Many popular songs thrive on just 4 basic chords. It doesn't matter if they were played with a guitar, a piano or even a violin, these four basic chords are fundamental when it comes to song-writing. The reason why we feel as if some songs are similar, is because they share the same chords, but different rhythm. The pattern in which these chords are played should be creative and original, otherwise, many songs would deem as plagiarism. Without further ado, here are the 4 basi

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Must-Learn Beginner Piano Scales

Dec 14, 2020
2 min

Must-Learn Beginner Piano Scales

According to wikipedia, a scale is any set of musical notes ordered by frequency or pitch. It is a fundamental for beginners as practicing scales not only train your muscle memory, but also your ability to identify notes, and it serves as a good exercise routine. In music theory, there are major scales and there are minor scales. However, for a beginner, you don't have to learn all of them at once. We will only list the ones which you should start with, and from then on, you

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5 Christmas Songs to Play on the Piano

Dec 14, 2020
2 min

5 Christmas Songs to Play on the Piano

With the festival of gift-giving around the corner, here are some tunes you can learn to get into the Christmas spirit. The following list provides tutorials which are beginner-friendly, so that you can practice to impress your friends and family in time! 1. Joy to the World Joy to the World is a popular tune used to celebrate the coming of Christ. It has an easy-to-follow melody which excludes warmth and comfort, perfect for the holiday of family gatherings. In fact, As of

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Parents' Guide to Buying Your Child's First Piano

Dec 9, 2020
3 min

Parents' Guide to Buying Your Child's First Piano

Every parent wants the best option for their child and buying a piano for the first time can be a major investment and a huge decision to make. There are many things you have to consider factors before making a decision such as size of the piano, the weight of the keys, and how long is your child going to be playing? The most common questions asked when a parent is purchasing a piano is, "What kind of piano should I buy?" Usually, it is followed up by the question, "What if m

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The Most Recognisable Piano Riffs of All Time

Dec 9, 2020
2 min

The Most Recognisable Piano Riffs of All Time

Piano riffs can shape and determine a song's catchiness! Many times, the piano riff acts as the hook. This is why the moment you hear the opening of a song, you immediately recognise it due to its addictive rhythm. In the list below, we have selected five of the catchiest, grooviest, and most memorable piano riffs of all time! Let's see if you agree with our list! 1. John Lennon - Imagine Imagine by John Lennon has the most iconic piano riff even til today. The song is nearly

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5 Best Piano Playlists on Spotify

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

5 Best Piano Playlists on Spotify

Looking for new music? Or do you simply just want to listen to piano pieces? Well, Spotify has some of the best ready-made playlists, which can be categorised from time period to mood genres. In this article, we list the 5 best Piano Playlists we can find on the most popular music-streaming platform, Spotify. 1. Piano Classics This playlist has over 200,000 followers as it features classical piano music from the greatest composers such as Mozart, Vivaldi, Chopin, Liszt, etc.

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Piano in Avant-Garde Jazz

Dec 6, 2020
2 min

Piano in Avant-Garde Jazz

Avant-garde jazz also known as experimental jazz, is a style of music and improvisation that combines avant-garde art music and composition with jazz. Piano, in particular, usually plays an important role in this music genre, as it is in most jazz compositions. In this article, we want to dive into the world of modern experimental jazz bands and explore the sweet euphony of this music genre. 1. Mammal Hands Mammal Hands are a British band from Norwich. The band's style combin

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5 Best Websites to get Free Piano Sheets

Dec 6, 2020
2 min

5 Best Websites to get Free Piano Sheets

If you are looking for music sheets online, there are tons of resources you can choose from on the internet. Instead of googling piano sheets, you may visit these websites for more accuracy which also houses a wide range of sheet recommendations for each level of playing. Without further ado, here is our selection of the 5 best websites fo finding piano sheets. 1. IMSLP IMSLP, also known as the International Music Score Library Project or Petrucci Music Library, was started i

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Top 5 Most Unique Pianos

Dec 5, 2020
3 min

Top 5 Most Unique Pianos

When the piano was first invented, no one would imagine people taking them to the next level with their out-of-world, creative and whacky designs. While most of us are used to the regular 88-keys and 3-pedaled piano, others are playing pianos that look like they belong in a museum. Here are 5 of the most fascinating, creative and I might say - weirdest - piano designs around the globe. 1. The Kayserburg Celestial Harmony Spacewalk Piano Looking like it's straight out of a sci

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Piano Rental Rooms in Singapore

Nov 27, 2020
2 min

Piano Rental Rooms in Singapore

Need a room for piano practice? Easily rent a rehearsal space with a piano here in Singapore. Below are five of the best piano rental rooms, with affordable prices, comfortable spaces and sound equipment. 1. Cristofori Music Cristofori Music schools have some of the best facilities available for practice and rehearsals. They have two types of room rental - (1) A studio rental (2) An event hall/recital room rental For studio rentals (upright piano), the rates are : - Member ra

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Top 3 Piano Learning Apps for Adults

Nov 20, 2020
2 min

Top 3 Piano Learning Apps for Adults

Picking up an instrument in the midst of a busy schedule can be difficult when you have so many responsibilities to balance. Luckily for us, in this digital age, there is a vast number of resources and learning materials you can easily find on the internet. One of the most useful tools you can make use of are the applications made available on Google play stores and Apple stores. One click away on your smartphones, tablets and laptops and you are ready to learn to play the pi

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How to Choose the Perfect Piano Teacher

Nov 19, 2020
3 min

How to Choose the Perfect Piano Teacher

Whether you are choosing a piano teacher for yourself or your child, it is important that you pick the right instructor as they will play a big part of your learning process. You also need to ask yourself, what qualities and traits you prioritise when it comes to finding the right teacher. Some might choose personality, some prioritise music taste and others only care for the amount of experience. If you don't exactly know which to prioritise yet, don't worry as our list belo

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