Do you do any preparation before playing the piano? I'm sure each person has their own habits, such as gently wiping the keyboard, stretching the fingers, and adjusting the height of the chair. So... [Read more...] about Put a spoon on the piano and play! ? (column)
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What is the necessity of repeat in classical music?
I think repeat marks have a very useful function in musical scores. For example, when transcribing a J-POP song, if you use a repeat symbol to skip the B melody and chorus to the A melody and the first chorus, you will be able to play the same song again. [Read more...] about classical music What is the need for repeat?
What is the difference between accent and staccato?
We all confuse accent and staccato at times. When you first learn the meaning of each musical notation symbol, you might be like, ``Hmm, I see.'' But when you see it in the score, you're like, ``Huh? How do I do that?'' [Read more...] about What is the difference between accent and staccato?
When was the piano invented?
The dulcimer, the ancestor of the piano Do you know how long the piano has existed? Its origins are very old, with an instrument called the dulcimer arriving in Europe from the Middle East in the 11th century. [Read more...] about When was the piano invented?
What is the secret of opus numbers in classical music?
Have you ever seen the word "Op."? For example, Chopin's "Waltz in C sharp minor Op.64-2", Beethoven's "Sonata Op.49-2 first movement... [Read more...] about What is the secret of the opus number in classical music?