Learn the history of how our modern piano keys came to be, and what they represent, from sound frequencies and mathematical relationships to music theory.
Piano theory
How Music Theory Helps Decode the Bass Clef
Bass clef and left hand notes don’t come easily, but this amateur pianist finds that understanding chord progressions is the first step toward improvement.
A Frog Hop to the Bach Fugue in C
Stephen Malinowski has created an entirely fresh approach for making Bach’s music visual. His videos break down contrapuntal voices into a digestible form.
The Language of Music
Music theory is the grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary of the language of music. An amateur pianist discovers meaning in Mozart through studying theory.
The Shape of Scales in Adult Piano Lessons
Piano scales become much easier when you stop thinking of the keys in black and white, and start to practice using the shape of your hands.