The ability to sight-read piano music is a common skill.  This is when you play a piece of music for the first time, even though it may be unfamiliar to you.  Though it is not common to play a song perfectly the first time through, here are 8 tips to make sight-reading music easier for you.

Tip # 1. Key Signature.  The key signature of the piece of music that you are about to play requires special attention.  Having the correct sharps and flats committed to memory makes your play much smoother and accurate.   Read more... (538 words, 0 images, estimated 2:09 mins reading time)

There are more than a few advantages in learning to play an instrument.  The piano is a definite favorite, but why is it so popular?  It takes a lot of talent to play the piano well, and in almost every musical genre there are the greats that take the stage and prove this is not a simple, ordinary instrument.  Read more... (612 words, 0 images, estimated 2:27 mins reading time)

In order to speed up the process of learning to play piano, a few steps should be taken.  A few of these ideas may be obvious, but we all need to be reminded of the basics now and then.  As for the rest, you may learn a thing or two.  Try to memorize these tips to keep you in good stead during the learning process. 

(… and above all, remember that learning to play piano today is quite possible on your own, as there are a number of good training packages available in bookstores or online …)  Read more... (684 words, 0 images, estimated 2:44 mins reading time)

You have to admit, it is enjoyable to put practice music to one side, and play any music you feel like.  However, it may be difficult to find the sheet music for every song you enjoy.  Well, there are a couple of techniques you can use to overcome this problem, and in some ways they are similar.  The first idea is the use of a Fake Book, and the second is to learn how to improvise.   Read more... (683 words, 0 images, estimated 2:44 mins reading time)