Articles tagged with: "piano notes"

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Mastering the Locrian Mode: The Complete Guide to Music's Darkest Scale

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

The Locrian mode is the seventh and final mode of the major scale, known for its unstable, dissonant quality. This article explores its construction, musical applications, and practical exercises to...

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Perfect Unison: The Fundamental Building Block of Music

Perfect Unison: The Fundamental Building Block of Music

Published on 25 Jul, 2025

The perfect unison is the most fundamental interval in music theory. It occurs when two notes of the same pitch are played simultaneously. This interval serves as the building block …

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The Musical Alphabet: A Beginner's Guide to Note Names (A-B-C-D-E-F-G)

The Musical Alphabet: A Beginner's Guide to Note Names (A-B-C-D-E-F-G)

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Unlock the language of music by learning the musical alphabet. This guide breaks down the simple A-B-C-D-E-F-G note naming system used in Western music. We'll explore how to find notes …

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The Neapolitan Major Scale: A Comprehensive Guide for Musicians

The Neapolitan Major Scale: A Comprehensive Guide for Musicians

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The Neapolitan Major scale is a fascinating and somewhat exotic scale that offers a unique sound palette for composers and improvisers. This scale, also known as the Lydian Dominant scale, …

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What is Sheet Music? A Beginner's Guide to Musical Scores and Notation

What is Sheet Music? A Beginner's Guide to Musical Scores and Notation

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Just as written words allow us to share stories across generations, sheet music provides a timeless language to capture, share, and recreate musical masterpieces. It is the bridge between a...

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American Note Names (A-G): The Foundation of Music Theory

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Music is a universal language, and like any language, it starts with the basics. In Western music, the foundation is built on the American note names (A-G). These seven letters …

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Mastering the Mixolydian Mode: From Theory to Practice

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The Mixolydian mode is one of the seven musical modes derived from the major scale. It is often described as a major scale with a flattened seventh (♭7), giving it …

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Understanding Musical Notation: The Language of Music

Understanding Musical Notation: The Language of Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Musical notation is the elegant and universal system that allows musicians to read, write, and share the language of music. It transforms abstract sounds into concrete symbols, enabling the...

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