Hey everyone! Today, we’re diving into a topic that I know many musicians struggle with: reading and counting rhythms. Let’s be real—learning to count rhythms accurately can be one of the most challenging parts of music, especially for those of us who feel confident in other areas like scales, chords, or music theory. If you’re […]
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As a music teacher and piano player who hasn’t had formal lessons in many years, I recently found myself in an interesting situation: trying to help my son with his French horn. The more I looked into it, the more I realized that understanding how different instruments interpret the same note differently is a bit […]
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In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, maintaining a strong online presence is crucial for any small business. Customer feedback plays a significant role in shaping your business reputation, and online reviews can make or break your brand. However, managing reviews across multiple platforms is often a time-consuming, overwhelming task that can lead to missed opportunities, customer […]
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As a music teacher and lifelong learner, I’ve always been fascinated by the intricate relationship between music and human culture. Recently, I came across a study that shed light on the hidden patterns in folk songs and how they reveal the evolution of music across different cultures. This got me thinking about the universal nature […]
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Music, at its core, is about creating and resolving tension. As a composer or songwriter, you may have come across cadences and their powerful role in shaping the emotional tone of a piece. Whether you’re writing a classical piano composition or producing the next hit pop song, understanding cadences can give your music a deeper […]
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As a music teacher and piano enthusiast, one of the most common questions I get from students is: “What is the F# minor piano chord, and how do I play it?” Whether you’re a beginner pianist or an advanced player looking to deepen your understanding of music theory, learning and applying the F# minor chord […]
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Piano Companion is an incredible tool that can transform anyone’s journey into music theory, even if, like me, you have no idea where to start with a complex chord progression. Recently, my girlfriend, who is an accomplished keyboard player, sent me a screenshot with the message: “Have fun finding out what that means.” The screenshot […]
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Maple Leaf Rag, composed by Scott Joplin in 1899, is one of the most famous examples of ragtime music. But when it comes to understanding the song’s form or structure, a question often arises: what exactly would you call the song’s form? Is it Rondo form, or something else? In this blog post, we’ll explore […]
Continue reading →Music theory is a vast and complex field, but it becomes much more manageable when you have the right tools. Whether you’re a music teacher guiding your students through the fundamentals of scales or a student trying to grasp new concepts, Piano Companion offers everything you need. With over 10,000 scales, an intuitive interface, and […]
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As a relatively new composer deeply inspired by the late Romantic style, I’ve recently found myself intrigued by partimento, an instructional technique used to teach composition in the 17th and 18th centuries. Although I’m primarily a violinist, I’ve dabbled in piano and can work my way through pieces like Chopin’s C# minor Waltz with enough […]
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