Monday 22 July 2013

About Piano: Why 4/4 Time Is Sometimes Marked 'c' In Music

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Why 4/4 Time Is Sometimes Marked 'c' In Music
Common time -- a.k.a. the 4/4 time signature -- is often marked in sheet music using a c-shaped semicircle. So where this symbol come from? (Hint: It doesn't stand for... Read more

Why Is There No G# Major Key?
G♯ major chords exist, so why don't we ever see a G♯ major key signature? Simply put, because it's too complex for practical use, and there's an easier way to... Read more

Finding Middle C on Smaller Keyboards
If you're familiar with the keyboard layout, you already know how to find middle C on the piano. But, if you're playing on a smaller digital piano, the missing octaves... Read more

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