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Piano 101

Get hip with the basics of playing the piano.
Play Piano Chord Inversions
Chords are normally made up of three (or more) different notes. By placing these notes in a certain order it's possible to add variety and interest to the music you write and play. Here's how chord inversions work.
Write Great Piano Music
One of the quickest and easiest ways to write your own great piano music is by harmonizing a melody. Here are a few tips to show you how to do it, either with a melody of your own, or with one you particularly admire.
Find Middle C
How to find Middle C and all other C's on the piano.
Read Notes in the Treble Clef
Discover how to identify and read music notation in the treble clef.
Read Notes in the Bass Clef
Learn how to recognize and read music notation in the bass clef.
Read Time Signatures
How to read and understand time signatures in music notation.
Read Key Signatures
Key signatures make you scratch your head? Here's everything you need to know to work them out.
How to Find the 3 Primary Chords
Here's how to find the three primary chords on the piano for ANY key.
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