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Getting Started

Not sure where to begin? This is the right place. Learn all about how to get started playing piano here.

Beginner Piano Lessons

These beginner piano lessons are organized so that you don't miss a single beat. Use this guide to learn everything you need to know as a beginner pianist.

How to Find and Choose a Piano Teacher

Learn everything you need to know about seeking a private instructor. Learn where to look, what to expect in a lesson, and how much you should expect to pay.

4 Traits of a Good Piano Teacher

Read about the four qualities that every good piano teacher should possess. Learn how to instantly recognize a great teacher, and why you should avoid settling for the easiest option.

Easy Piano Chords

Trying to memorize piano chords can make your head spin, especially when you explore different key signatures. The following piano chord charts show you how to form each chord inversion using fingered staff notes and illustrated keyboards, and tell you which chords belong in which key.

How to Read Piano Music

Learn how to read and play piano sheet music. This color-guided lesson teaches you how to play both the C major and G major scales; introduces you to simple chords and melodies, and guides you with helpful illustrations.

Beginner Piano Fingering

Find out which fingers touch which notes on the keyboard, and learn how proper piano fingering can enhance your playing.

Left Hand Piano Fingering

To play piano, the left hand has to match the right hand in strength and dexterity. Knowing the correct piano fingering for the left hand improves playing speed, and eases the formation of piano chords. Learn about left hand piano fingering, and enhance your playing.

How to Prepare for a Piano Recital

There's a lot to consider when preparing for a piano recital, and you should cover your bases now. Find out everything you need to know about your piano recital, and learn how to make the most out of your next performance.

6 Electric Keyboard Shopping Tips

Buying a musical keyboard is not easy these days; digital pianos come with seemingly endless options, sizes, and controls. Get a breakdown of your options, and get tips on what to look for when buying an electric keyboard.

How to Buy a Used Piano

Learn the 8 questions you must ask a private seller before you buy a used piano.

5 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a Piano

Before you buy a piano, you need to know its history; even if it’s a new instrument. Ask the seller these 5 crucial questions before you decide to bring home a piano.

How to Inspect a Piano for Damage

If you're buying a used piano -- or you want to gauge the health of your own -- you should learn how to detect both internal and external damage. Learn six warning signs you can spot for yourself.

The Worst Places to Put Your Piano

To keep your electric or acoustic piano healthy, you must avoid certain room conditions. Learn 6 of the worst places to put your piano.

How to Clean a Piano

You must clean a piano properly to avoid costly (and annoying) damage. Learn how to clean your piano, and avoid some common piano cleaning mistakes.

When to Tune a Piano

Staying in-tune is important, but do you know when you should tune your piano? Read on to learn how often your piano needs to be tuned, and learn how to make your tunings less costly.

Where to Find a Qualified Piano Tuner

Use the following resources to find a piano tuner or technician near you. Note that not all piano tuning organizations perform professional or criminal background checks on their members, so you should always ask a potential RPT for references.

What if my piano tuner isn't certified?

There are many well-qualified piano tuners and technicians who have simply not sought certification. But keep in mind, the piano industry’s unregulated nature allows unqualified individuals to slip through the cracks, and quite possibly through your front door. Learn how to hire a qualified piano tuner or technician, and avoid being scammed.

Notes of the Grand Staff

Learn the notes of the piano's grand staff using visual guides and mnemonic devices.

Illustrated Tour of Piano Music: Part One

Take a visual tour of written piano music. Learn how different notes are marked, the function of a time signature, and why the piano uses a two-part staff.

Illustrated Tour of Piano Music: Part Two

Take a visual tour of written piano music. View the most common note accents, dynamics symbols, and pedal marks; and learn about key signatures and coda marks.

Understanding Major vs. Minor

Major and minor scales are built similarly, but have a few distinct characteristics. Learn the difference between major and minor, and practice with scales and chords.

Find Middle C on All Keyboard Sizes

Are you wondering where middle C is on your smaller keyboard? These illustrations will help you find it on each of the four standard keyboard sizes.

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