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Music Composition Ideas to Start Writing Your Own Pieces
Stuck staring at a blank page? These music composition ideas, from a short motif to a chord loop, help beginners start writing their own pieces at the piano.
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Embellishing Tones in Music Theory
Learn what embellishing tones are in music theory, including passing tones, neighbor tones, suspensions and pedal tones, with simple examples in C major.
Improvisation Exercises for Music
Simple improvisation exercises for music beginners, from five-note melodies to call and response, with a short practice routine you can use at the piano.
Subdividing Music and Rhythm
Subdividing in music means splitting the beat into smaller equal parts. Learn how to count eighth notes, sixteenth notes and triplets, and how to practice it.
The Importance of Dynamics in Music
Why dynamics matter in music, what the standard markings from pp to ff mean, and how to practice expressive volume changes at the piano as a beginner.
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