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?
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To play the piano smoothly! Finger numbers and finger training
What are finger numbers? The piano has something called "finger numbers." This finger number indicates which note should be played most efficiently with which finger. Not just to play that note, but to … [Read more...] about To play the piano smoothly! Finger numbers and finger training
[Must-see for piano beginners] Meaning and valid range of accidentals (sharp and flat)
This time I will explain about accidentals in musical scores. Specifically, they are "sharp (♯)", "flat (♭)", and "natural (♮)". I'm sure many of you have heard of the name and symbol. Piano … [Read more...] about [Must-see for piano beginners] Meaning and valid range of accidentals (sharp and flat)
[Must-see for piano beginners] Learn about time signature, measures, and tempo
Measures A measure is a section of music that is divided into sharp sections. There will be a vertical line between each measure. (About the types of vertical lines in a separate article) What is this measure? … [Read more...] about [Must-see for piano beginners] Learn about time signatures, measures, and tempo
[Must-see for piano beginners] Learn about notes, rests, and dots
We will explain the types and names of notes and rests. Musical Notes Musical notes represent not only the pitch but also the length of the sound. Introducing typical notes. Musical notes … [Read more...] about [Must-see for piano beginners] Learn about notes, rests, and dots