The musical alphabet contains just 7 letters. But the possiblities of rearranging these letters, raising and lowering them a half step, layering them on top of each other in chords - well - they're endless.
Here is an introductory talk and 1st lesson video for all aspiring pianists. This conservatory level exercise can be practiced by beginners to advanced players, and will show you how to efficiently turn the thumb under for the effortless playing of scales and...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDJQE3ppdOU Here's another video from Victor Borge. This time, he discusses the history of piano - in his own brilliant comedic style.
In the eighth video of our Elements Of Music series. Music Wizard founder Chris Salter discusses using the chromatic scale as a map and reveals an interesting secret which helps us understand the structure of music. Hierarchy of consonance vs dissonance in interval...
The popular myth is that kids learn music faster than adults. But is it actually true? We have seen children "catch on" to Piano Wizard faster than many adults, but that is most likely due to the fact that they are pretty adept at playing video games. But does that...
A step-by-step exercise that helps you understand the importance of the first, fourth and fifth (1,4, 5 or I, IV, V) piano chords in major keys and helps you learn to find them instinctively on the piano keyboard. 1-4-5 is a one of many common piano chord...
This video demonstrates 4 components of a basic piano stroke technique. Easy, efficient lift of the forearm Free-fall of the forearm Optimal bone alignment and muscle contraction at the moment of impact Instantaneous release...
