MusicBasics4Keyboard

This episode is about the language music, reference guides and scale books. Sound & Symbol published by Pro Art Publications. Vol. 856 is a thorough text and and work-book for all students of music (band, orchestra, chorus, piano, and organ). It is a valuable reference book for general music, for class or individual use. The FJH Classic Scale Book, Revised Edition, is published by FJH Music Co...

Listen to the next episode about learning to play chords. You won't believe what I have to say about chords. Thank you for listening. 

This is about sight reading. Give yourself a round of applause if you can play the melody to your song in a major key from a song book. Thanks for listening.

All episodes going forward will be about the language of music, sightreading and chords for piano and digital keyboards. Thank you for listening.

Amazing Love! in G Major by Charles Wesley, just one of 6500 church hymns written during his lifetime. Learn more about this prolific hymn writer on Wikipedia. Tune in tomorrow for another performance. Wish you were here. Thanks for listening.

Make a choice: party all night or practice. When learning new songs, more sleep not less means greater progress because "practice makes permanent." This may seem boring in this season of celebration. Physical stamina and energy levels will be lowered. Thanks for listening.

How many times do we "lose our place" while reading sheet music? Too many times to count for all levels. Slow down, don't let mistakes get you rattled, keep going until the end of the song and begin again. Repeat. It works like a charm. Thanks for listening. 

John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches. He is known as "The March King" or the "American March King", to distinguish him from his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford. This episode is about learning to play a song written in G Major and march tempo by Charles Wesley. Thank you for listening.

Charles Wesley was born just before Christmas in 1707. When he was eight years old, he was taken to London to attend Westminster School. At age thirteen, he became a King's Scholar at Westminster. Upon graduating, he enrolled at Oxford. He was nineteen and full of life. He later said, "My first year at college I lost in diversions." At age 31, he wrote, "I now found myself at peace with God, and r...

For listeners who are are over-worked, over-prepared, and over the moon about music and Thanksgiving today, FALSE ALARM. No mouse or mice in sight. The next episode picks up where I leave off and continues with music from Stuart Townend on YouTube.  "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit." R...

Four days ago my right foot got caught in an area rug and sent me flying. The outcome was a sprained ankle, no broken bones. Be mindful of your surroundings this holiday and beware of what's underfoot. Please be safe wherever you are and slow down! Thank you for listening.

From Psychology Today: 5 Ways to Cope with Despair These tips won’t resolve despair, but they can take the edge off and open up a space for healing. 1. Take your despair for a walk. Once a day, try your best to get out of the house for some fresh air. A brisk walk raises your metabolism, boosts endorphins, and will give you much-needed headspace. Shaking off tension and gaining some vitamin D can...

This January 2022, we could chase away the blues by placing colorful and bright shiny things around the house and office like we did to celebrate the upcoming holidays in 2021. Couldn't hurt. Thanks for listening.

Rick Steves is your perfect travel partner guiding you through his favorite European cities, villages and off-the-beaten path getaways. In this all new collection of 10 Rick Steves' Europe TV shows from the 2017-2018 season, you'll marvel at some of Europe's most appealing destinations. Thank you for listening. 

Auditions to music schools are required for new students. Also required are letters of recommendation. Second chance auditions are offered in some cases after the first audition doesn't measure up. I know because it happened to me. The second audition on a different instrument resulted in my acceptance. Thanks for listening. 

The FJH Classic Scale Book contains chromatic, pentatonic and whole-tone scales with a guide to fingerings. It provides essential materials for preparing students for auditions, contests and other events, as well as for building a basic pianistic vocabulary used in performing, sight reading, and improvising at the piano. I hope this information is useful for students learning to play piano or elec...

For the keyboardist, a mastery of scales, arpeggios, and chords opens many doors. First and foremost is technique: the ability to play fluently and with virtuosity. The second door is the ability to sight read. The third door is the ability to improvise. Regarding scale and arpeggio fingering, one of the most difficult skills to learn is consistency. Source: The FJH Classic Scale Book. Thank you f...

The greatest moment for piano students is to play songs with black keys like B-Flat major. Not just play but to own the song with confidence knowing where the notes are and hearing each note as it is played. Playing songs in any key with flats and sharps takes you closer to mastery. It's up to you. Thanks for listening.

What is your plan? Does it include music lessons or are you going it alone for who knows how long and why? Thanks for listening.

Please visit ActionKid on YouTube to learn from a master about live streaming and chat rooms. This channel is about travel and technology. Thanks for listening.

When happiness eludes you, let music lift your spirits like this. Watch Alex on YouTube as he plays Evening in Paris. Thanks for watching.

Tis the season to be jolly, la, la, la und so weiter. Tune up your violin or guitar and join in. You'll be happy you did. Thanks for listening.  

In remembrance of my father and his brother who enlisted in the U.S. Army, served in WWII and received honorable discharges. Thank you for listening.

Four new holly trees have been planted near the front lawn. Four females, one male. Check back in five years for news about size and number of berries. Thank you for listening.

How are things where you are today? Sunny skies? Warm temps? Today's weather forecast is about temps in the 50's, clear skies but not for long. Stay tuned for future episodes about our changing climate. Watch my YouTube channel Music4Dad for the visuals that match this audio recording. Thanks for listening.