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Pianote  /  Articles
How Important is Reading Sheet Music?
The Pianote team shares their thoughts, and their answers may surprise you!

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Who Invented the Piano?
Bartolomeo Cristofori isn't a household name, but he almost singlehandedly invented one of the world's most popular instrument.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
7 Reasons to Become a Multi-Instrumentalist
Become a multi-instrumentalist! Play with a band, gain a deeper appreciation for a wider variety of music, play like your heroes, and more.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
Top 10 YouTube Piano Tutorials
The top 10 YouTube piano tutorials by Pianote. Play the pop songs you know and love, and improve your technique with free lessons.

Brett Ziegler  /  Styles
Cocktail Piano 101
An introduction to cocktail piano with some ingredients to get you started: free resources, chords, scales, and more.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
10 Awesome Taylor Swift Piano Songs
Taylor Swift is a master songwriter with music well suited for the piano. Here are 10 awesome Taylor Swift piano songs.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
Pianist Profiles: What Makes Billy Joel THE Piano Man
Billy Joel is best known for his smash hit "Piano Man" about a nostalgic man at a piano bar. Learn what makes Billy one of The Greats.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Improvise With These Beautiful Scale Patterns
Simple tricks to start improvising on the piano.

Lisa Witt, David Bennett  /  Improvisation
Piano Hacks: Tricks to Sound Awesome on the Piano
Learn some easy piano hacks to instantly sound awesome at the piano. Perfect for impressing people at parties.

Pianote  /  Musicianship
How to Successfully Learn Piano Online in 2022
Learn piano online: tips, tricks, and ways to make your time, money, and energy worth it whether it’s free tutorials or a subscription.

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
Calming Keys: How the Piano Can Help You Feel GOOD
May is mental health awareness month. So today, I'm going to show you how to feel better by playing music. No previous piano experience required!

Jemma Heigis  /  Improvisation
5 Pentatonic Licks Your Teacher Never Taught You ft. Jemma Heigis
The pentatonic scale is a go-to for improvisation across genres, bringing a bluesy edge and depth to any performance. If you’ve learned the basics of this scale, why not take it a step further? Here are five expressive licks using the pentatonic scale to help you stand out—and maybe even impress a few friends! 🎹 […]

Pianote  /  Articles
Upright vs Grand Piano: Differences Explained
Upright vs grand piano: is one always better than the other? Not necessarily! Learn more about the difference and whether one is right for you.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
The Most Beautiful Piano Warm-Up Exercises
Warming up at the piano doesn't have to feel like a chore. Learn how to use beautiful, song-like warm-ups to strengthen your skills.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Alesis Recital Pro: The Best Affordable Digital Piano?
The Alesis Recital Pro retails at US$379 and includes 88 full-size weighted keys.

Justin Stanton  /  Articles
Synthesizer Basics: Introduction to Synthesis
Understand synthesizer basics like waveforms, oscillators, filters, and envelopes, and start creating your own sound.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
Piano Practice Motivation: How to Keep Playing for Life
It's normal to lose motivation to practice piano from time to time. Here are some tips to keep playing for life.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
Black History Month 2022: Black Pianists Who Have Made History
This Black History Month, learn about the personal stories and musical contributions of six accomplished Black pianists.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
The Ultimate Morning Practice Routine ☕
Whet your appetite for practice with this fun, easy-going morning piano practice routine designed to get you excited about music.

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
Inside the Pianote Membership
A sneak peek inside the Pianote Membership.

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