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
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
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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Sales tactics are used in every trade, but the piano's cost and complexity allows some people to take advantage of those not "in-the-know." Don't fall victim: Watch Out For... Read more
While the term "electric keyboard" can be used to describe many types of piano alternatives, there are definite differences between portable keyboards and digital pianos. These differences come... Read more
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