6 Long Classical Music Pieces You Worth to Know
As musical history has developed pieces of music written by composers have gradually been increasing in duration. An early symphony by Haydn or Mozart would … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
Characteristics of Folk Music: An Introduction
To be completely clear from the outset of this article, the term ‘folk music’ covers an immensely broad and diverse selection of music from across … Read more
What Age is Best to Start Piano Lessons
This is a question I have been asked and heard asked numerous times over the years I have been in education. It is a fully … Read more
What is a Weighted Piano Keyboard?
Pianos come in a broad variety of shapes, sizes, and prices. Each instrument is unique and has its own particular timbre and touch. This is … Read more
What is the Action and Time Signature on a Piano?
There is a dual focus in this article. On the one side I am going to explore the concept of a piano’s ‘action’ and later … Read more
Characteristics of Pop Music: An Introduction
I feel it may be important to begin this article with a brief exploration of what is understood by the idea of ‘pop’ music. It … Read more
5 Beautiful Pieces of Christmas Jazz Piano
It is now December and the shops here in the UK are filling with stacks of chocolate, fake snow and discounted Christmas gift options. This … Read more
5 Awesome Intermediate Piano Pieces For Intermediate Pianists To Master
The word intermediate can mean many different things to different people; especially when considering pieces for the piano. As a yardstick, I have chosen to … Read more
6 Pieces of Classical Piano Music For Studying
There seem to be two distinct camps of thinking when it comes to studying classical music. Many people feel it is an excellent idea and … Read more
How to Play Classical Piano
Being able to play an instrument or to sing is a skill accessible to almost anyone. The great difference is not being able to play … Read more
Jazz vs Classical Piano (Difference Between Jazz Piano and Classical Piano)
If we compare these two genres of music purely in historic terms, then Classical piano music can be considered to stretch back several hundred years … Read more
Let’s Learn to Know About Jazz Piano Licks & Riffs
Before looking further into the title of this article, I feel I should briefly clarify what the terms in the title mean. Commonly in popular … Read more
5 Pieces of Soft And Classic Jazz Piano That Make You Soothing
Jazz for many people conjures the image of a sophisticated bar, late in the evening, perhaps with a lone pianist accompanying the visitors enjoying a … Read more
5 Japanese Jazz Pianists You Must Know
America has tended to dominate the jazz landscape for years, and perhaps understandably as this is where jazz has its origins. The popular appeal and … Read more
Jazz Piano Theory – Music Composition and Theory
Understanding and applying the theory behind many of the jazz pieces you know and love and how they are played can be an enlightening area … Read more