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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Mozart-Effect,-Piano-Playing-and-You&id=2383535" title="The Mozart Effect refers to research that suggests that listening to Mozart\'s music may cause short-term improvement of spatio-temporal reasoning. This suggests that listening to Mozart before performing a task will help you perform that task better...." target="_blank">The Mozart Effect, Piano Playing and You</a><br />');
document.write('The Mozart Effect refers to research that suggests that listening to Mozart\'s music may cause short-term improvement of spatio-temporal reasoning. This suggests that listening to Mozart before performing a task will help you perform that task better.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Piano-Practice-Tips-For-Adults&id=2378867" title="Adults often come to the point in their lives when they want to explore new hobbies. One of the most common hobbies adults pursue is learning to play the piano...." target="_blank">Piano Practice Tips For Adults</a><br />');
document.write('Adults often come to the point in their lives when they want to explore new hobbies. One of the most common hobbies adults pursue is learning to play the piano.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Quick-Overview-of-Musical-Forms&id=2361948" title="There are many different musical forms.  Here\'s a quick overview of some of the most common ones such as the concerto, the symphony, the sonata, the sonatina, the fugue, and so on. Each form has it\'s own use and own unique qualities...." target="_blank">A Quick Overview of Musical Forms</a><br />');
document.write('There are many different musical forms.  Here\'s a quick overview of some of the most common ones such as the concerto, the symphony, the sonata, the sonatina, the fugue, and so on. Each form has it\'s own use and own unique qualities.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Ten-Reasons-to-Get-Those-Ten-Fingers-Playing-Piano&id=2326973" title="To those who love music, there are many reasons to play any type of instrument. The wide variety afforded us to choose from is what makes music infinitely enjoyable. Choosing any instrument to study is certainly a worthwhile endeavor...." target="_blank">Ten Reasons to Get Those Ten Fingers Playing Piano</a><br />');
document.write('To those who love music, there are many reasons to play any type of instrument. The wide variety afforded us to choose from is what makes music infinitely enjoyable. Choosing any instrument to study is certainly a worthwhile endeavor.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Can-I-Improve-My-Timing-and-Rhythm-in-Music?&id=2326311" title="There\'s really only one way by which you can improve your timing and rhythm, and that\'s through hours and hours of practice.  You can read books about music theory, listen to masters explain how to play a waltz or samba rhythm, but unless you put in the..." target="_blank">How Can I Improve My Timing and Rhythm in Music?</a><br />');
document.write('There\'s really only one way by which you can improve your timing and rhythm, and that\'s through hours and hours of practice.  You can read books about music theory, listen to masters explain how to play a waltz or samba rhythm, but unless you put in the hours of practice, you won\'t make the technical connection between what your head knows and how your fingers perform.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-it-Really-Possible-to-Learn-to-Play-Piano-by-Ear?&id=2326081" title="If you want to learn to play an instrument and you have no interest in learning the music theory required to sight read, then it\'s more than possible to learn how to play by ear.  What you do need before you start however is some sensitivity for pitch an..." target="_blank">Is it Really Possible to Learn to Play Piano by Ear?</a><br />');
document.write('If you want to learn to play an instrument and you have no interest in learning the music theory required to sight read, then it\'s more than possible to learn how to play by ear.  What you do need before you start however is some sensitivity for pitch and rhythm so that you can identify the intervals between notes and the speed at which you should play.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Piano-Practice-Is-it-Normal-to-Hate-to-Practice?&id=2280878" title="It\'s very common for musicians to say they hate to practice. One undesirable aspect of practicing is the simple fact that the musician must practice passages and techniques that are difficult for them to play. This creates frustration on the part of the ..." target="_blank">Piano Practice - Is it Normal to Hate to Practice?</a><br />');
document.write('It\'s very common for musicians to say they hate to practice. One undesirable aspect of practicing is the simple fact that the musician must practice passages and techniques that are difficult for them to play. This creates frustration on the part of the musician and can make them question their abilities.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-a-Grace-Note-and-How-Does-it-Work?&id=2221156" title="A grace note should perhaps be thought of as an extra bit of flourish by the composer and player. Many call a grace note an \"ornament\" to be used in the ornamentation of music...." target="_blank">What is a Grace Note & How Does it Work?</a><br />');
document.write('A grace note should perhaps be thought of as an extra bit of flourish by the composer and player. Many call a grace note an \"ornament\" to be used in the ornamentation of music.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Whats-the-Difference-Between-an-Orchestra-and-a-Band?&id=2037010" title="What\'s the difference between an orchestra & a band, an ensemble and a choir, a combo, and so on? Different combinations of musicians are given different names, based mostly on personnel, instrumentation, and the style of music played...." target="_blank">What\'s the Difference Between an Orchestra & a Band?</a><br />');
document.write('What\'s the difference between an orchestra & a band, an ensemble and a choir, a combo, and so on? Different combinations of musicians are given different names, based mostly on personnel, instrumentation, and the style of music played.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Piano-Players-Should-Know-About-Woodwinds&id=2032382" title="Woodwinds (clarinet, oboe, bassoon, etc.) are different from piano in that they require wind (created by the player) to create a tone (using a reed or reeds to create the vibrations needed for sound). In addition to using different techniques to make the ..." target="_blank">What Piano Players Should Know About Woodwinds</a><br />');
document.write('Woodwinds (clarinet, oboe, bassoon, etc.) are different from piano in that they require wind (created by the player) to create a tone (using a reed or reeds to create the vibrations needed for sound). In addition to using different techniques to make the reeds vibrate in different ways, the player also changes the tone (creates the notes) by pressing and releasing (using their fingers) keys that are attached along the length of the instrument, or by covering up, then opening, various holes on the instrument.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Piano-Players-Should-Know-About-String-Musical-Instruments&id=2029920" title="Stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass) are cousins of the piano as they make music with strings vibrating to a certain pitch. But they are different in the sense that the strings of a piano are struck with hammers to create sound, where as a vi..." target="_blank">What Piano Players Should Know About String Musical Instruments</a><br />');
document.write('Stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass) are cousins of the piano as they make music with strings vibrating to a certain pitch. But they are different in the sense that the strings of a piano are struck with hammers to create sound, where as a violin player uses a bow to create sound.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Piano-Players-Should-Know-About-Percussion-Instruments&id=2030360" title="Percussion instruments include the snare drum (and all drums in general), cymbals, tympanis (sometimes called kettle drums as they are shaped as such), and exotic instruments such as the guiro, claves, and maracas. These instruments, and the way they are ..." target="_blank">What Piano Players Should Know About Percussion Instruments</a><br />');
document.write('Percussion instruments include the snare drum (and all drums in general), cymbals, tympanis (sometimes called kettle drums as they are shaped as such), and exotic instruments such as the guiro, claves, and maracas. These instruments, and the way they are played, go a long way in determining the feel and style of the music.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Piano-Players-Should-Know-About-Brass-Musical-Instruments&id=2027430" title="Modern brass instruments include trumpet, trombone, baritone, sousaphone (tuba), and French horn. These instruments create a wide variety of tones by the player forcing air into the instrument causing it to resonate in different ways...." target="_blank">What Piano Players Should Know About Brass Musical Instruments</a><br />');
document.write('Modern brass instruments include trumpet, trombone, baritone, sousaphone (tuba), and French horn. These instruments create a wide variety of tones by the player forcing air into the instrument causing it to resonate in different ways.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Most-Popular-Wedding-Songs?&id=2018111" title="Over the past 50 years, wedding music has come to include all of the above styles (with the exception of patriotic music). Rather than choosing well-known pieces such as \"Here Comes The Bride,\" \"Canon in D,\" \"Trumpet Voluntary,\" or \"Joy of Man\'s D..." target="_blank">What Are the Most Popular Wedding Songs?</a><br />');
document.write('Over the past 50 years, wedding music has come to include all of the above styles (with the exception of patriotic music). Rather than choosing well-known pieces such as \"Here Comes The Bride,\" \"Canon in D,\" \"Trumpet Voluntary,\" or \"Joy of Man\'s Desiring,\" it is becoming more common for the bride and groom to choose songs that are familiar to them.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Hoagy-Carmichael-Songwriter-Extraordinaire-and-Composer-of-Star-Dust&id=2015053" title="Hoagy Carmichael, one of the greatest and most prolific songwriters of all time, was inducted into the Songwriters\' Hall of Fame in 1971. He died of heart failure in California in 1981, but his musical legacy lives on today...." target="_blank">Hoagy Carmichael - Songwriter Extraordinaire & Composer of \"Star Dust\"</a><br />');
document.write('Hoagy Carmichael, one of the greatest and most prolific songwriters of all time, was inducted into the Songwriters\' Hall of Fame in 1971. He died of heart failure in California in 1981, but his musical legacy lives on today.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Tell-the-Key-of-a-Song&id=2008769" title="Every piece of music is written in one key or another, such as the key of Bb or the key of E or whatever. The key signature at the beginning of a score tells what sharps or flats are being used in the song, and therefore what scale the song is based on...." target="_blank">How to Tell the Key of a Song</a><br />');
document.write('Every piece of music is written in one key or another, such as the key of Bb or the key of E or whatever. The key signature at the beginning of a score tells what sharps or flats are being used in the song, and therefore what scale the song is based on.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Read-Musical-Road-Signs-Dynamics-and-Tempo&id=1993117" title="In order for a piece to be played accurately and with expression and dynamics, written music includes a number of signs and symbols to guide the musician. Some of these include words that tell the musician how loudly or softly to play a note or passage...." target="_blank">How to Read Musical Road Signs - Dynamics and Tempo</a><br />');
document.write('In order for a piece to be played accurately and with expression and dynamics, written music includes a number of signs and symbols to guide the musician. Some of these include words that tell the musician how loudly or softly to play a note or passage.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Piano-Keys-How-the-Piano-Keyboard-is-Arranged&id=2008612" title="There are 36 black and 52 white keys (88 total) on a piano. These keys trigger hammers inside the piano that strike the piano strings to produce sound. The white keys are a pianos \"natural\" notes while the black keys are used for notes that are either s..." target="_blank">Piano Keys - How the Piano Keyboard is Arranged</a><br />');
document.write('There are 36 black and 52 white keys (88 total) on a piano. These keys trigger hammers inside the piano that strike the piano strings to produce sound. The white keys are a pianos \"natural\" notes while the black keys are used for notes that are either sharp or flat.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Amazing-Mr-Wolfgang-Amadeus-Mozart&id=2002267" title="One of the greatest of all composers was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He was born on January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. His father and mother were Leopold and Anna Maria Pertl Mozart...." target="_blank">The Amazing Mr Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart</a><br />');
document.write('One of the greatest of all composers was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He was born on January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. His father and mother were Leopold and Anna Maria Pertl Mozart.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?3-4-and-4-4-Time-Signatures-in-Music-What-They-Are-and-How-They-Work&id=1987580" title="Time signatures (placed on a musical staff along with key signatures) are used to specify how many beats are in a measure (each and every measure of a piece of written music) and what time value is given to each note. Time signatures, in their simple form..." target="_blank">3-4 & 4-4 Time Signatures in Music - What They Are & How They Work</a><br />');
document.write('Time signatures (placed on a musical staff along with key signatures) are used to specify how many beats are in a measure (each and every measure of a piece of written music) and what time value is given to each note. Time signatures, in their simple form, are represented by two numbers displayed as a mathematical fraction.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Find-Tons-of-Free-Piano-Music-Online&id=1385534" title="Sheet music can be expensive to purchase on a regular basis. If you want to expand your piano music library without spending a lot of money, download free sheet music from the Internet...." target="_blank">Find Tons of Free Piano Music Online</a><br />');
document.write('Sheet music can be expensive to purchase on a regular basis. If you want to expand your piano music library without spending a lot of money, download free sheet music from the Internet.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-MIDI-and-How-Does-it-Work-in-Electronic-Keyboards?&id=1978864" title="How can one or two musicians sound like a full band? The answer is MIDI. It\'s the abbreviation for \"Musical Instrument Digital Interface.\" It\'s the electronic \"language\" that is \"spoken\" between different instruments and the main device (computer)..." target="_blank">What is MIDI and How Does it Work in Electronic Keyboards?</a><br />');
document.write('How can one or two musicians sound like a full band? The answer is MIDI. It\'s the abbreviation for \"Musical Instrument Digital Interface.\" It\'s the electronic \"language\" that is \"spoken\" between different instruments and the main device (computer) controlling them.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Musical-Family-Johann-Sebastian-Bach-and-the-Bach-Family&id=1976322" title="A famous German composer and organ player, Johann Sebastian Bach came from a very musical family. He was born in Eisenach on March 31, 1685. He was the youngest child of Johann Ambrosius Bach and Maria Elisabetha Lammerhirt Bach...." target="_blank">A Musical Family - Johann Sebastian Bach and the Bach Family</a><br />');
document.write('A famous German composer and organ player, Johann Sebastian Bach came from a very musical family. He was born in Eisenach on March 31, 1685. He was the youngest child of Johann Ambrosius Bach and Maria Elisabetha Lammerhirt Bach.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Piano-Study-is-For-Adults-Too,-and-They-Have-More-Fun!&id=1328513" title="If music in general and piano in particular interests you, then now is the time to begin. When it comes to learning the piano, age is no barrier. If you truly desire to learn the instrument, you will apply yourself accordingly no matter what your age...." target="_blank">Piano Study is For Adults Too, and They Have More Fun!</a><br />');
document.write('If music in general and piano in particular interests you, then now is the time to begin. When it comes to learning the piano, age is no barrier. If you truly desire to learn the instrument, you will apply yourself accordingly no matter what your age.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Burt-Bacharach-His-Extraordinary-Songs-and-Musicals&id=1989220" title="Ask any modern singer or songwriter for a list of their influences, and you\'re more than likely to see pop mastermind Burt Bacharach at the top of their list. Know best for his many hits that span the 1960s, \'70s and \'80s, Burt Bacharach\'s songbook is..." target="_blank">Burt Bacharach - His Extraordinary Songs and Musicals</a><br />');
document.write('Ask any modern singer or songwriter for a list of their influences, and you\'re more than likely to see pop mastermind Burt Bacharach at the top of their list. Know best for his many hits that span the 1960s, \'70s and \'80s, Burt Bacharach\'s songbook is one of the best known in modern times.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-a-Musical-Synthesizer-and-What-Does-it-Do?&id=1980344" title="The invention of the musical synthesizer revolutionized the world of sound recreation. A performer who wanted to recreate a particular sound on stage used to rely on old-fashioned recordings. Today, thousands of sounds, notes and frequencies can be genera..." target="_blank">What is a Musical Synthesizer & What Does it Do?</a><br />');
document.write('The invention of the musical synthesizer revolutionized the world of sound recreation. A performer who wanted to recreate a particular sound on stage used to rely on old-fashioned recordings. Today, thousands of sounds, notes and frequencies can be generated in real time on stage at the touch of a button.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Life-and-Music-of-George-Gershwin&id=1976377" title="Although his life was tragically cut short, George Gershwin\'s legacy will always live on through his music. From timeless hits to musicals, his melodies still resonate in popular culture. His influence will be felt for decades to come...." target="_blank">The Life & Music of George Gershwin</a><br />');
document.write('Although his life was tragically cut short, George Gershwin\'s legacy will always live on through his music. From timeless hits to musicals, his melodies still resonate in popular culture. His influence will be felt for decades to come.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Staying-in-Tune-The-Basics-of-Piano-Tuning&id=1967234" title="When was the last time your piano was tuned? You might not be getting a true pitch if it\'s been more than six months. Has it been more than a year? You might be shocked to find that what you thought was middle \"C\" really isn\'t...." target="_blank">Staying in Tune - The Basics of Piano Tuning</a><br />');
document.write('When was the last time your piano was tuned? You might not be getting a true pitch if it\'s been more than six months. Has it been more than a year? You might be shocked to find that what you thought was middle \"C\" really isn\'t.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Harry-Connick,-Jr-Great-Musician-and-Noteworthy-Humanitarian&id=1963641" title="The charming crooner and pianist known best by the name Harry Connick, Jr. was born Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr. on September 11, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father was the district attorney of New Orleans. His mother was also a lawyer, judge ..." target="_blank">Harry Connick, Jr - Great Musician and Noteworthy Humanitarian</a><br />');
document.write('The charming crooner and pianist known best by the name Harry Connick, Jr. was born Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr. on September 11, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father was the district attorney of New Orleans. His mother was also a lawyer, judge and former Louisiana Supreme Court justice. In addition to their legal background, Harry Connick, Jr.\'s parents also owned a record shop.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Starting-Piano-Lessons-Five-Signs-of-Readiness-in-Your-Child&id=1961112" title="Starting piano lessons is a big step in a child\'s life. Parents who value a musical education are usually eager to begin as soon as possible. What age is actually best?..." target="_blank">Starting Piano Lessons - Five Signs of Readiness in Your Child</a><br />');
document.write('Starting piano lessons is a big step in a child\'s life. Parents who value a musical education are usually eager to begin as soon as possible. What age is actually best?');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Billy-Joel-The-Piano-Man&id=1954970" title="William Martin Joel, better known as pianist and pop tunesmith Billy Joel, was born on May 9, 1949 in the Bronx. From ballads like \"Just The Way You Are\" to rocking tunes like \"Uptown Girl,\" Joel\'s music made him a household name...." target="_blank">Billy Joel - The Piano Man</a><br />');
document.write('William Martin Joel, better known as pianist and pop tunesmith Billy Joel, was born on May 9, 1949 in the Bronx. From ballads like \"Just The Way You Are\" to rocking tunes like \"Uptown Girl,\" Joel\'s music made him a household name.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Music-Notes-The-Basics-of-Musical-Notation&id=1953171" title="Every composer of any kind uses notes to craft his or her composition, and any musicians who plays any instrument uses them. But what are notes, and how do they work?..." target="_blank">Music Notes - The Basics of Musical Notation</a><br />');
document.write('Every composer of any kind uses notes to craft his or her composition, and any musicians who plays any instrument uses them. But what are notes, and how do they work?');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Perfect-Pitch-How-to-Tell-If-You-Have-It&id=1950070" title="Perfect pitch is a musical term. It is universally defined as \"the ability to identify and/or recreate a musical note without comparing it to a reference note.\"..." target="_blank">Perfect Pitch - How to Tell If You Have It</a><br />');
document.write('Perfect pitch is a musical term. It is universally defined as \"the ability to identify and/or recreate a musical note without comparing it to a reference note.\"');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Franz-Liszt-The-Greatest-Pianist-Ever?&id=1950540" title="Is there a way to definitively say someone is the \"greatest pianist ever,\" especially when the person in question lived long before recorded music? One of the contenders for the title is a gentleman by the name of Franz Liszt...." target="_blank">Franz Liszt - The Greatest Pianist Ever?</a><br />');
document.write('Is there a way to definitively say someone is the \"greatest pianist ever,\" especially when the person in question lived long before recorded music? One of the contenders for the title is a gentleman by the name of Franz Liszt.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Great-Ragtime-Pianists-Through-the-Years&id=1950600" title="Ragtime is a style that developed from the roughest of neighborhoods and was originally performed in brothels. A precursor to jazz, it is enjoying a resurgence in popularity today...." target="_blank">The Great Ragtime Pianists Through the Years</a><br />');
document.write('Ragtime is a style that developed from the roughest of neighborhoods and was originally performed in brothels. A precursor to jazz, it is enjoying a resurgence in popularity today.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Top-10-Piano-Songs-of-All-Time&id=1934239" title="The top 10 piano songs of all time may be more a matter of personal preference than anything. Ask any piano student though, and he\'ll likely name at least five of these 10...." target="_blank">The Top 10 Piano Songs of All Time</a><br />');
document.write('The top 10 piano songs of all time may be more a matter of personal preference than anything. Ask any piano student though, and he\'ll likely name at least five of these 10.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Dynamic-Talent-of-Rodgers-and-Hart&id=1934104" title="The celebrated musical team of Rodgers of Hart came about when musician Richard Rodgers paired with lyricist Lorenz Hart. The musical partnership of Rodgers and Hart generated some of the most innovative and successful musical comedies on Broadway and in ..." target="_blank">The Dynamic Talent of Rodgers and Hart</a><br />');
document.write('The celebrated musical team of Rodgers of Hart came about when musician Richard Rodgers paired with lyricist Lorenz Hart. The musical partnership of Rodgers and Hart generated some of the most innovative and successful musical comedies on Broadway and in Hollywood.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Did-You-Know-That-Dudley-Moore-Played-the-Piano?&id=1929153" title="Try typing \"Dudley Moore, piano\" into an Internet search engine. Yes, that Dudley Moore. Before the biographies and his life and trials as an actor, you\'ll find video clips of the actor sitting in front of a piano. Dudley Moore played the piano; he was..." target="_blank">Did You Know That Dudley Moore Played the Piano?</a><br />');
document.write('Try typing \"Dudley Moore, piano\" into an Internet search engine. Yes, that Dudley Moore. Before the biographies and his life and trials as an actor, you\'ll find video clips of the actor sitting in front of a piano. Dudley Moore played the piano; he wasn\'t just a star tinkering with a bit of music in his spare time either.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Great-Cocktail-Pianists-The-Best-of-the-Bunch&id=1926164" title="The first cocktail pianists showed the music world that experimenting with music can yield incredible results. From the charm of Eddy Duchin to the musical poetry of Carmen Cavallero to the flamboyant brilliance of Liberace, cocktail pianists shook piano ..." target="_blank">The Great \"Cocktail\" Pianists - The Best of the Bunch</a><br />');
document.write('The first cocktail pianists showed the music world that experimenting with music can yield incredible results. From the charm of Eddy Duchin to the musical poetry of Carmen Cavallero to the flamboyant brilliance of Liberace, cocktail pianists shook piano music up in a big way.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Keyboard-Charts-and-Chord-Charts-Great-Tools-For-Musicians&id=1921027" title="No musician knows every scale and song. That\'s why keyboard and chord charts were developed. They are tools that provide musicians of all skill levels an easy reference to expand their knowledge. They have similarities and cross-over points as well...." target="_blank">Keyboard Charts and Chord Charts - Great Tools For Musicians</a><br />');
document.write('No musician knows every scale and song. That\'s why keyboard and chord charts were developed. They are tools that provide musicians of all skill levels an easy reference to expand their knowledge. They have similarities and cross-over points as well.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Pop-Piano-Five-Ways-to-Get-Started-in-Popular-Music&id=1915142" title="Piano lessons provide more than just a musical education. They build life skills like goal setting and time management. Piano students can supplement traditional piano lessons with popular music instruction from a number of sources...." target="_blank">Pop Piano - Five Ways to Get Started in Popular Music</a><br />');
document.write('Piano lessons provide more than just a musical education. They build life skills like goal setting and time management. Piano students can supplement traditional piano lessons with popular music instruction from a number of sources.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Georgia-on-My-Mind-The-Life-and-Music-of-Hoagy-Carmichael&id=1846316" title="Jazz pianist Hoagy Carmichael\'s story is one of a musician overcoming the odds. For Hoagy Carmichael, life started with a succession of homes across the Midwest as his father moved their family around looking for steady work, returning always to Blooming..." target="_blank">Georgia on My Mind - The Life and Music of Hoagy Carmichael</a><br />');
document.write('Jazz pianist Hoagy Carmichael\'s story is one of a musician overcoming the odds. For Hoagy Carmichael, life started with a succession of homes across the Midwest as his father moved their family around looking for steady work, returning always to Bloomington, Indiana.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Innovative-and-Intellectual-Jazz-Piano-of-Bill-Evans&id=1840508" title="Bill Evans was born on the 6th of August, 1929 in Plainfield, New Jersey. He started learning to play the piano when he was six years old. In 7 years, he added two more instruments to his repertoire...." target="_blank">The Innovative  & Intellectual Jazz Piano of Bill Evans</a><br />');
document.write('Bill Evans was born on the 6th of August, 1929 in Plainfield, New Jersey. He started learning to play the piano when he was six years old. In 7 years, he added two more instruments to his repertoire.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Distinctive-Jazz-Piano-Styles-of-McCoy-Tyner&id=1840497" title="Alfred McCoy Tyrner, better known by the last two words of his full name - McCoy Tyner, was both on the 11th of December, 1938. His mother pushed him towards his love for the piano, by sending him for piano classes when he was 13 years old...." target="_blank">The Distinctive Jazz Piano Styles of McCoy Tyner</a><br />');
document.write('Alfred McCoy Tyrner, better known by the last two words of his full name - McCoy Tyner, was both on the 11th of December, 1938. His mother pushed him towards his love for the piano, by sending him for piano classes when he was 13 years old.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Ray-Charles-Pianist,-Singer-and-All-Around-Musical-Genius&id=1833860" title="Ray Charles was born Ray Charles Robinson on the 23rd of September, 1930 in Albany, Georgia. He was the son of poor parents. His life was a tragic story. He and his family were plagued by poverty. His mother had to bring up both him and his brother on her..." target="_blank">Ray Charles - Pianist, Singer & All Around Musical Genius</a><br />');
document.write('Ray Charles was born Ray Charles Robinson on the 23rd of September, 1930 in Albany, Georgia. He was the son of poor parents. His life was a tragic story. He and his family were plagued by poverty. His mother had to bring up both him and his brother on her own.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Keith-Jarrett-The-Jazz-Piano-Prodigy&id=1833936" title="Keith Jarrett was born in Allentown in Pennsylvania on the 8th of May, 1945. At 6 years of age he was writing his own music and played two of his own compositions at his very first concert...." target="_blank">Keith Jarrett - The Jazz Piano Prodigy</a><br />');
document.write('Keith Jarrett was born in Allentown in Pennsylvania on the 8th of May, 1945. At 6 years of age he was writing his own music and played two of his own compositions at his very first concert.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Basic-Training-in-the-US-Army-Band&id=1833897" title="There are four special army bands that have the honor of performing at special functions. These special units are comprised of the best musicians in the US Army...." target="_blank">Basic Training in the US Army Band</a><br />');
document.write('There are four special army bands that have the honor of performing at special functions. These special units are comprised of the best musicians in the US Army.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Liberace-Mr-Showmanship-and-The-Glitter-Man&id=1833886" title="Better known as just Liberace, Wladziu Valentino Liberace was born on the 16th of May, 1919 of Polish-Irish parents. He discovered his unique ability at the piano at an early age and went on to become \"Mr. Showmanship\"...." target="_blank">Liberace - Mr Showmanship & The Glitter Man</a><br />');
document.write('Better known as just Liberace, Wladziu Valentino Liberace was born on the 16th of May, 1919 of Polish-Irish parents. He discovered his unique ability at the piano at an early age and went on to become \"Mr. Showmanship\".');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?George-Gershwin-Prolific-Songwriter-and-Musical-Maestro&id=1830428" title="George Gershwin was born on the 26th of September, 1986 in Brooklyn, New York. His roots were a mix of Ukrainian and Jewish roots, from Russia. The key to his interest was a violin recital by his childhood pal Max Rozen...." target="_blank">George Gershwin - Prolific Songwriter and Musical Maestro</a><br />');
document.write('George Gershwin was born on the 26th of September, 1986 in Brooklyn, New York. His roots were a mix of Ukrainian and Jewish roots, from Russia. The key to his interest was a violin recital by his childhood pal Max Rozen.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Thelonious-Monk-One-of-the-Pioneers-of-Bebop&id=1822502" title="From amongst all the jazz legends and pop legendary pianists, Thelonious Monk is most known for what can be called \'straight forward jazz\'. He influenced the the bebop style of playing so much that he has arguably been referred to as the founder of bebo..." target="_blank">Thelonious Monk - One of the Pioneers of Bebop</a><br />');
document.write('From amongst all the jazz legends and pop legendary pianists, Thelonious Monk is most known for what can be called \'straight forward jazz\'. He influenced the the bebop style of playing so much that he has arguably been referred to as the founder of bebop.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Christian-Artist-Michael-W-Smith-Plays-With-the-Spirit-of-Worship&id=1816335" title="Look up \"prolific Christian performer\" and you are sure to stumble across Michael W. Smith. Raised in West Virginia, he exhibited musical talent at a young age and went on to become one of America\'s greatest living legends of music both as a songwriter..." target="_blank">Christian Artist Michael W Smith Plays With the Spirit of Worship</a><br />');
document.write('Look up \"prolific Christian performer\" and you are sure to stumble across Michael W. Smith. Raised in West Virginia, he exhibited musical talent at a young age and went on to become one of America\'s greatest living legends of music both as a songwriter and a performer.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Cole-Porter-Composer-Extraordinaire&id=1816041" title="A very accomplished musician, Cole Porter was born to a wealthy pharmacist and his wife on June 9, 1891, in Peru, Indiana. Most people know Cole Porter for 1948\'s Tony Award winning Broadway musical \"Kiss Me Kate.\"..." target="_blank">Cole Porter - Composer Extraordinaire</a><br />');
document.write('A very accomplished musician, Cole Porter was born to a wealthy pharmacist and his wife on June 9, 1891, in Peru, Indiana. Most people know Cole Porter for 1948\'s Tony Award winning Broadway musical \"Kiss Me Kate.\"');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Age-Music-Relaxes-the-Mind&id=1804110" title="New Age music is meant to soothe the soul. Developed in the 1960\'s as a way to expand consciousness, New Age music continues to relax and inspire listeners today. New Age is not the syrupy synthesized songs you hear in the elevator at work...." target="_blank">New Age Music Relaxes the Mind</a><br />');
document.write('New Age music is meant to soothe the soul. Developed in the 1960\'s as a way to expand consciousness, New Age music continues to relax and inspire listeners today. New Age is not the syrupy synthesized songs you hear in the elevator at work.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Mose-Allison-The-Musicians-Musician&id=1806019" title="Mose John Allison Jr, or just Mose Allison as we know him, is one the many jazz legends that has contributed to jazz and blues. Born on 11th of November 1927. Mose\'s fascination with music started when he discovered an ability to replay the tunes that he..." target="_blank">Mose Allison - The Musician\'s Musician</a><br />');
document.write('Mose John Allison Jr, or just Mose Allison as we know him, is one the many jazz legends that has contributed to jazz and blues. Born on 11th of November 1927. Mose\'s fascination with music started when he discovered an ability to replay the tunes that he heard on the jukebox.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Hugh-Laurie-Gifted-Actor-and-Piano-Player&id=1803372" title="The next time you\'re watching TV and Gregory House sits down by the piano at the end of an episode, watch his fingers carefully. The British actor that plays Dr. House, Hugh Laurie, is both an accomplished actor and a professional musician...." target="_blank">Hugh Laurie - Gifted Actor and Piano Player</a><br />');
document.write('The next time you\'re watching TV and Gregory House sits down by the piano at the end of an episode, watch his fingers carefully. The British actor that plays Dr. House, Hugh Laurie, is both an accomplished actor and a professional musician.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Life-and-Music-of-the-March-King-John-Phillip-Sousa&id=1798899" title="The music of John Philip Sousa encompassed a range of inventive suites, operettas and songs written for both orchestral and band performance. His marches attracted widespread acclaim, remaining his most famous compositions. Sousa\'s contribution to the mu..." target="_blank">The Life & Music of the March King John Phillip Sousa</a><br />');
document.write('The music of John Philip Sousa encompassed a range of inventive suites, operettas and songs written for both orchestral and band performance. His marches attracted widespread acclaim, remaining his most famous compositions. Sousa\'s contribution to the musical field in the US embodied the musical landscape of America at the turn of the century.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Moms-Can-Learn-Piano-While-Helping-Their-Kids-Learn&id=1793029" title="Are you a mother looking to get your child piano lessons? Maybe you took them as a child as well, but stopped as you got older. The good news is that helping your child learn how to play the piano can actually help you learn the instrument as well...." target="_blank">How Moms Can Learn Piano While Helping Their Kids Learn</a><br />');
document.write('Are you a mother looking to get your child piano lessons? Maybe you took them as a child as well, but stopped as you got older. The good news is that helping your child learn how to play the piano can actually help you learn the instrument as well.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Leonard-Bernstein-and-the-Story-of-the-West-Side-Story&id=1792761" title="At the age of 15, Louis became Leonard Bernstein. As a child, Leonard was always interested in music and was frequently taken to concerts. He began to play piano and attended the Garrison School, Boston Latin School, Harvard University, and the Curtis Ins..." target="_blank">Leonard Bernstein and the Story of the West Side Story</a><br />');
document.write('At the age of 15, Louis became Leonard Bernstein. As a child, Leonard was always interested in music and was frequently taken to concerts. He began to play piano and attended the Garrison School, Boston Latin School, Harvard University, and the Curtis Institute of Music. In his life, Bernstein accomplished a great deal. When \"West Side Story\" came to life, his career skyrocketed.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?White-Christmas-The-Life-and-Music-of-Irving-Berlin&id=1789000" title="Before rising to the heights of superstardom, Irving Berlin was a poor waiter. Through stubborn determination to express his music,he eventually taught himself to play the piano and became one of the most prolific composers in music history...." target="_blank">White Christmas - The Life and Music of Irving Berlin</a><br />');
document.write('Before rising to the heights of superstardom, Irving Berlin was a poor waiter. Through stubborn determination to express his music,he eventually taught himself to play the piano and became one of the most prolific composers in music history.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Erroll-Garner-One-of-a-Kind-Jazz-Pianist-and-Composer-of-Misty&id=1783893" title="Erroll Garner was an admired and well-known American jazz pianist and composer. Peterson\'s most recognized and celebrated composition was the popular hit song, \"Misty.\"..." target="_blank">Erroll Garner - One of a Kind Jazz Pianist & Composer of \"Misty\"</a><br />');
document.write('Erroll Garner was an admired and well-known American jazz pianist and composer. Peterson\'s most recognized and celebrated composition was the popular hit song, \"Misty.\"');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Billy-Grahams-Musicians-George-Beverly-Shea,-Paul-Michelson,-Tedd-Smith-and-Cliff-Barrows&id=1783813" title="Contemporary evangelists, with their passionate sermons, modern music and revival of multitudes has one twentieth-century preacher to thank for his innovation. Billy Graham has changed the world in many ways over his long career as an evangelist...." target="_blank">Billy Graham\'s Musicians - George Beverly Shea, Paul Michelson, Tedd Smith and Cliff Barrows</a><br />');
document.write('Contemporary evangelists, with their passionate sermons, modern music and revival of multitudes has one twentieth-century preacher to thank for his innovation. Billy Graham has changed the world in many ways over his long career as an evangelist.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Broken-Church-Organ-That-Inspired-the-Christmas-Carol-Silent-Night&id=1776767" title="This much-loved song was literally written on a \'Silent Night.\' If a church pipe organ had not malfunctioned, our society probably would not have this beloved Christmas carol. It may be that the silence of the broken pipe organ gave Reverend Joseph Mohr..." target="_blank">The Broken Church Organ That Inspired the Christmas Carol \"Silent Night\"</a><br />');
document.write('This much-loved song was literally written on a \'Silent Night.\' If a church pipe organ had not malfunctioned, our society probably would not have this beloved Christmas carol. It may be that the silence of the broken pipe organ gave Reverend Joseph Mohr the inspiration to write the lyrics to \"Silent Night\" in 1818.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Joy-of-Playing-the-Piano-Songs-You-Love&id=1748219" title="Playing the piano can be therapeutic. If you have had a stressful day, go home and pound those keys. Before you know it you\'ll be having such a good time you will have forgotten all about how bad your day was...." target="_blank">The Joy of Playing the Piano Songs You Love</a><br />');
document.write('Playing the piano can be therapeutic. If you have had a stressful day, go home and pound those keys. Before you know it you\'ll be having such a good time you will have forgotten all about how bad your day was.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Practically-Speaking-Piano-Practice-Can-Be-Enjoyable!&id=1748291" title="Like any other worthwhile activity in life, piano practicing demands a certain amount of discipline. This discipline produces the results we foresaw when we first decided to take up the instrument...." target="_blank">Practically Speaking - Piano Practice Can Be Enjoyable!</a><br />');
document.write('Like any other worthwhile activity in life, piano practicing demands a certain amount of discipline. This discipline produces the results we foresaw when we first decided to take up the instrument.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?I-Hate-Piano-Lessons!&id=1748267" title="Many people took piano lessons when they were growing up and a large percentage of them hated their lessons. Piano lessons can be enjoyable on a weekly basis. It just takes a proper attitude, a proper perspective, and preparation...." target="_blank">I Hate Piano Lessons!</a><br />');
document.write('Many people took piano lessons when they were growing up and a large percentage of them hated their lessons. Piano lessons can be enjoyable on a weekly basis. It just takes a proper attitude, a proper perspective, and preparation.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Top-Ways-to-Find-a-Good-Piano-Teacher-Thats-Right-For-You&id=1748250" title="You\'ve decided you want to tinkle the ivories. You have decided on a formal approach to your studies, instead of self-teaching. Therefore, you need a qualified piano teacher to help you reach your goals. What should you look for?..." target="_blank">10 Top Ways to Find a Good Piano Teacher That\'s Right For You</a><br />');
document.write('You\'ve decided you want to tinkle the ivories. You have decided on a formal approach to your studies, instead of self-teaching. Therefore, you need a qualified piano teacher to help you reach your goals. What should you look for?');
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document.write('Being born blind never proved to go against the music in Arthur Tatum Jr\'s heart.  One of the most technically sound pianists, his technique and compositions manage to boggle musicians even in this advanced day and age.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Qualify-For-the-US-Marine-Band&id=1747836" title="The US Marine Band, also called \"The President\'s Own\" United States Marine Band, is the oldest such band in the USA. The US Marine Band was established by an Act of Congress in 1798...." target="_blank">How to Qualify For the US Marine Band</a><br />');
document.write('The US Marine Band, also called \"The President\'s Own\" United States Marine Band, is the oldest such band in the USA. The US Marine Band was established by an Act of Congress in 1798.');
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document.write('Mention the names Rodgers and Hammerstein and almost everyone knows a bit about them. Rodgers and Hammerstein are two of musical theater\'s best collaborators and the creators of Oklahoma, South Pacific, Carousel, and The Sound of Music.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Nature-Music-New-Age-Piano-Improvisation&id=1712775" title="What exactly is New Age music?  You\'ve probably heard the phrase bandied about in reference to specific artists, but few know what it actually means. In general terms, New Age music is organic; its main purpose is to soothe the spirit and fill the soul w..." target="_blank">Nature Music - New Age Piano Improvisation</a><br />');
document.write('What exactly is New Age music?  You\'ve probably heard the phrase bandied about in reference to specific artists, but few know what it actually means. In general terms, New Age music is organic; its main purpose is to soothe the spirit and fill the soul with calm. In many cases, New Age music tries to emulate the feelings or sounds of nature.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Life-and-Songs-of-American-Composer-Stephen-Foster&id=1703252" title="Stephen Collins Foster, the \"father of American music,\" wrote songs in the nineteenth century that live on to this day. He was the forerunner of today\'s professional songwriter, though he died in poverty. He expanded the musical tastes of America like ..." target="_blank">The Life and Songs of American Composer Stephen Foster</a><br />');
document.write('Stephen Collins Foster, the \"father of American music,\" wrote songs in the nineteenth century that live on to this day. He was the forerunner of today\'s professional songwriter, though he died in poverty. He expanded the musical tastes of America like no other before him.');
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document.write('Adults who have been out of practice for several years may find returning to piano lessons challenging. Re-learning piano as an adult can be intimidating. Starting piano lessons again can be fulfilling though for those prepared to tackle the challenges.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Count-Basie-The-Count-of-Piano-Jazz&id=1619456" title="One of the all time greats of jazz is William \"Count\" Basie. He was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer. Widely regarded as one of the most important jazz bandleaders of his time, Basie led his popular Count Basie Orchestra for almost 50 ..." target="_blank">Count Basie - The Count of Piano Jazz</a><br />');
document.write('One of the all time greats of jazz is William \"Count\" Basie. He was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer. Widely regarded as one of the most important jazz bandleaders of his time, Basie led his popular Count Basie Orchestra for almost 50 years.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Story-of-Joy-to-the-World&id=1618249" title="Set to a score adapted from George Frederick Handel\'s \"The Messiah,\" Joy to the World has taken its place permanently in the hearts of both Christian and secular society. This Christmas hymn remains a favorite no modern church would dare exclude during..." target="_blank">The Story of \"Joy to the World\"</a><br />');
document.write('Set to a score adapted from George Frederick Handel\'s \"The Messiah,\" Joy to the World has taken its place permanently in the hearts of both Christian and secular society. This Christmas hymn remains a favorite no modern church would dare exclude during the holiday season.');
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document.write('Will you become smarter if you play the piano? Does piano study increase the capability of your brain? The question is whether there is a correlation between mastering a musical instrument and one\'s brain increasing in potential.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Song-From-Heaven-The-Story-of-the-Great-Christmas-Carol-Silent-Night&id=1608923" title="It was a \'Silent Night\' indeed when this beloved song was first composed.  If not for a broken pipe organ, the world likely would have been without its most popular Christmas carol...." target="_blank">The Song From Heaven - The Story of the Great Christmas Carol \"Silent Night\"</a><br />');
document.write('It was a \'Silent Night\' indeed when this beloved song was first composed.  If not for a broken pipe organ, the world likely would have been without its most popular Christmas carol.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Dashing-Through-the-Snow-The-Story-of-Jingle-Bells&id=1605427" title="Many people are surprised to learn that \"Jingle Bells\" was actually written for American Thanksgiving. The song was composed by James Lord Pierpont, and details surrounding his life and the writing of the song have been contended over the years. In fact..." target="_blank">Dashing Through the Snow - The Story of \"Jingle Bells\"</a><br />');
document.write('Many people are surprised to learn that \"Jingle Bells\" was actually written for American Thanksgiving. The song was composed by James Lord Pierpont, and details surrounding his life and the writing of the song have been contended over the years. In fact, in some older publications, the song\'s writer is listed as \'anonymous.\'');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Musical-Theory-Do-I-Need-to-Know-It?&id=1591334" title="Aside from the academic study of music theory, which explores the theories surrounding music issues, such as whether or not a piece of music fits into one category or another, music theory is really the nuts and bolts of music.  It\'s the way that music i..." target="_blank">Musical Theory - Do I Need to Know It?</a><br />');
document.write('Aside from the academic study of music theory, which explores the theories surrounding music issues, such as whether or not a piece of music fits into one category or another, music theory is really the nuts and bolts of music.  It\'s the way that music is composed, and performed. Whether you are thinking about musical harmony, the way a concerto is orchestrated, and even the simple basics of how to read music, then you\'re thinking about aspects of musical theory.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Musical-Syncopation-and-How-Does-it-Work?&id=1588267" title="One of the most common music forms of musical syncopation is in ragtime music where the melody is often syncopated and the bass line isn\'t.  Think of the music of Scot Joplin, and the memorable strains of \"The Entertainer\" and you\'ve got a great examp..." target="_blank">What is Musical Syncopation and How Does it Work?</a><br />');
document.write('One of the most common music forms of musical syncopation is in ragtime music where the melody is often syncopated and the bass line isn\'t.  Think of the music of Scot Joplin, and the memorable strains of \"The Entertainer\" and you\'ve got a great example of syncopated music.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Get-Started-in-Beginning-Piano-Lessons&id=1587278" title="Maybe you\'ve always wanted to learn to play the piano but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you\'re a parent with a child who has expressed interest in the piano. The question is: where do you begin? How to start depends on your age and your goals...." target="_blank">How to Get Started in Beginning Piano Lessons</a><br />');
document.write('Maybe you\'ve always wanted to learn to play the piano but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you\'re a parent with a child who has expressed interest in the piano. The question is: where do you begin? How to start depends on your age and your goals.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Piano-Method-Does-Your-Piano-Teacher-Use?&id=1587461" title="Learning to play the piano is about more than learning the names of notes. Students and parents have a variety of different piano methods to choose from. All teach the basics of playing piano. The differences lie in their respective emphases and their sui..." target="_blank">What Piano Method Does Your Piano Teacher Use?</a><br />');
document.write('Learning to play the piano is about more than learning the names of notes. Students and parents have a variety of different piano methods to choose from. All teach the basics of playing piano. The differences lie in their respective emphases and their suitability for particular age groups and learning styles.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Oscar-Peterson-Jazz-Pianist-Extraordinary&id=1579025" title="One of the most influential players of jazz that the world has known, Oscar Emmanuel Peterson was born on the 15th of August, 1925 in Little Burgundy, Montreal. He is considered the dean of jazz piano players by most fans and critics...." target="_blank">Oscar Peterson - Jazz Pianist Extraordinary</a><br />');
document.write('One of the most influential players of jazz that the world has known, Oscar Emmanuel Peterson was born on the 15th of August, 1925 in Little Burgundy, Montreal. He is considered the dean of jazz piano players by most fans and critics.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Marian-McPartland-The-Grand-Lady-of-Jazz-Piano&id=1573973" title="A born child prodigy, Marian Portland started playing the piano at the age of three. She is formally trained in both the violin and the piano. Marian McPartland\'s Piano Jazz radio program on which she interviews jazz pianists and plays duets with them is..." target="_blank">Marian McPartland - The Grand Lady of Jazz Piano</a><br />');
document.write('A born child prodigy, Marian Portland started playing the piano at the age of three. She is formally trained in both the violin and the piano. Marian McPartland\'s Piano Jazz radio program on which she interviews jazz pianists and plays duets with them is on National Public Radio and has been a favorite of jazz lovers for decades.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-Music-and-Presidential-Politics-Mix?-You-Bet!&id=1571442" title="People were surprised to learn that the former President, Bill Clinton, plays the saxophone. But, several other Presidents of the United States of American were musically gifted as well, such as Harry Truman and Richard Nixon, both of whom played the pian..." target="_blank">Do Music & Presidential Politics Mix? You Bet!</a><br />');
document.write('People were surprised to learn that the former President, Bill Clinton, plays the saxophone. But, several other Presidents of the United States of American were musically gifted as well, such as Harry Truman and Richard Nixon, both of whom played the piano.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-Tickling-the-Ivories-Again-As-an-Adult&id=1542065" title="There are gazillion adults who took piano lessons as a child but stopped playing for various reasons. Some aren\'t the least bit interested, but many wish to return to piano playing at some point in their lives...." target="_blank">How to Start Tickling the Ivories Again As an Adult</a><br />');
document.write('There are gazillion adults who took piano lessons as a child but stopped playing for various reasons. Some aren\'t the least bit interested, but many wish to return to piano playing at some point in their lives.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Piano-Instruction-Formal-Versus-Informal&id=1528357" title="When you think of piano lessons, the mental picture you get might be of child sitting at a keyboard. The instructor is probably sitting next to the child, tapping out rhythm with a baton or pencil. If the idea of being scrutinized by a piano teacher makes..." target="_blank">Piano Instruction - Formal Versus Informal</a><br />');
document.write('When you think of piano lessons, the mental picture you get might be of child sitting at a keyboard. The instructor is probably sitting next to the child, tapping out rhythm with a baton or pencil. If the idea of being scrutinized by a piano teacher makes you cringe, consider some other forms of piano instruction.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Music-For-Stark-Beginners-How-to-Read-Notes&id=1521146" title="New pianists learn notes first. An understanding of musical notes and their values is the foundation for learning any instrument. That includes the piano. The values of the notes are easy to remember because their names denote their values...." target="_blank">Music For Stark Beginners - How to Read Notes</a><br />');
document.write('New pianists learn notes first. An understanding of musical notes and their values is the foundation for learning any instrument. That includes the piano. The values of the notes are easy to remember because their names denote their values.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Music-Scales-For-Beginners&id=1521364" title="Most beginners in music are introduced to the concept of scales very early in their training. Despite this, it sometimes takes a few years of training to get good understanding of how scales work...." target="_blank">Music Scales For Beginners</a><br />');
document.write('Most beginners in music are introduced to the concept of scales very early in their training. Despite this, it sometimes takes a few years of training to get good understanding of how scales work.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Contemporary-Christian-Music-The-Real-Deal-in-Quality-and-Passion&id=1519329" title="Christian music has come a long way from the church-sanctioned melancholy chants of centuries gone by. It has rich history going back several hundred years. In fact, the earliest music manuscripts were of church origin...." target="_blank">Contemporary Christian Music - The Real Deal in Quality & Passion</a><br />');
document.write('Christian music has come a long way from the church-sanctioned melancholy chants of centuries gone by. It has rich history going back several hundred years. In fact, the earliest music manuscripts were of church origin.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Piano-Practice-Tips-How-to-Get-the-Most-Out-of-Your-Practice-Time&id=1515732" title="Even the most avid of piano players sometimes dread practicing. Sometimes that dread can sabotage your practice time. Don\'t sit down at the piano feeling negative before you even begin...." target="_blank">Piano Practice Tips - How to Get the Most Out of Your Practice Time</a><br />');
document.write('Even the most avid of piano players sometimes dread practicing. Sometimes that dread can sabotage your practice time. Don\'t sit down at the piano feeling negative before you even begin.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Music-Therapy-Changing-Lives-For-the-Better&id=1509152" title="Music therapy, a relatively new method of therapy in the eyes of modern medicine, is an ancient practice. Since 1944, it has gradually been practiced more extensively in the United States. In the United Kingdom, music therapy was used in hospitals during ..." target="_blank">Music Therapy - Changing Lives For the Better</a><br />');
document.write('Music therapy, a relatively new method of therapy in the eyes of modern medicine, is an ancient practice. Since 1944, it has gradually been practiced more extensively in the United States. In the United Kingdom, music therapy was used in hospitals during both world wars.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Many-Faces-of-the-12-Bar-Blues&id=1505126" title="Piano players and other musicians who desire to learn the foundations of purely American music should start with the blues. This music form began over a century ago. Today\'s jazz, hip-hop, rock-and-roll and rhythm and blues owes a debt to it...." target="_blank">The Many Faces of the 12-Bar Blues</a><br />');
document.write('Piano players and other musicians who desire to learn the foundations of purely American music should start with the blues. This music form began over a century ago. Today\'s jazz, hip-hop, rock-and-roll and rhythm and blues owes a debt to it.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Sheet-Music-Then-and-Now&id=1501838" title="Most modern musicians take sheet music for granted. Sheet music abounds in printed form and can even be downloaded from the Internet. It\'s a far cry from the days of oral tradition. Centuries ago, there were few ways to pass on music other than to \"hum ..." target="_blank">Sheet Music Then & Now</a><br />');
document.write('Most modern musicians take sheet music for granted. Sheet music abounds in printed form and can even be downloaded from the Internet. It\'s a far cry from the days of oral tradition. Centuries ago, there were few ways to pass on music other than to \"hum a few bars\" until the listener caught on.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?10-of-the-Most-Popular-Hymns-of-All-Time&id=1499794" title="Hymns are some of the most beloved songs of all time. Hymnals contain hundreds of songs, and no two hymnals are alike. Anyone looking to learn the most popular hymns needs to know where to start. The following is a list of 10 of the most popular hymns, ev..." target="_blank">10 of the Most Popular Hymns of All Time</a><br />');
document.write('Hymns are some of the most beloved songs of all time. Hymnals contain hundreds of songs, and no two hymnals are alike. Anyone looking to learn the most popular hymns needs to know where to start. The following is a list of 10 of the most popular hymns, even though that will change somewhat by both taste and time.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Musical-Harmony?&id=1499445" title="Musical harmony is a simple concept, yet it contains so many variations that it is inexhaustible. With these simple rules, anyone can learn the basics of harmonization and be on their way to composing the next great song...." target="_blank">What is Musical Harmony?</a><br />');
document.write('Musical harmony is a simple concept, yet it contains so many variations that it is inexhaustible. With these simple rules, anyone can learn the basics of harmonization and be on their way to composing the next great song.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?George-Shearing-The-Amazing-English-Blind-Pianist&id=1488078" title="George Shearing was born blind on August 13, 1919, but his life has been fast-paced and full of amazing accomplishments in the world of music. Born in London, Shearing was the youngest of nine children and even though blind from birth, went on to create o..." target="_blank">George Shearing - The Amazing English Blind Pianist</a><br />');
document.write('George Shearing was born blind on August 13, 1919, but his life has been fast-paced and full of amazing accomplishments in the world of music. Born in London, Shearing was the youngest of nine children and even though blind from birth, went on to create one of the most recognized sounds in jazz.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Piano-Keyboards-to-Keep-You-Playing-What-to-Look-For-in-a-Keyboard&id=1485954" title="When looking for a new keyboard, consider the name brand manufacturers of piano keyboards. Look at your budget and then go from there. Does that budget allow you to check out some of the premiere makers out there? Does your budget require you to go with a..." target="_blank">Piano Keyboards to Keep You Playing - What to Look For in a Keyboard</a><br />');
document.write('When looking for a new keyboard, consider the name brand manufacturers of piano keyboards. Look at your budget and then go from there. Does that budget allow you to check out some of the premiere makers out there? Does your budget require you to go with a lesser-known manufacturer?');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Andre-Previn-Jazz-Pianist,-Classical-Pianist,-Conductor-and-Composer&id=1481470" title="Andre Previn is a German-born pianist, conductor, and composer. From arranging and composing Hollywood film scores to his multiple marriages which sparked many musical inspirations, Andre Previn\'s life was never dull.    Andre Previn is a German-born pia..." target="_blank">Andre Previn - Jazz Pianist, Classical Pianist, Conductor and Composer</a><br />');
document.write('Andre Previn is a German-born pianist, conductor, and composer. From arranging and composing Hollywood film scores to his multiple marriages which sparked many musical inspirations, Andre Previn\'s life was never dull.    Andre Previn is a German-born pianist, conductor, and composer.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-Some-of-the-Top-Piano-Schools?&id=1469105" title="For those who want to pursue a career in piano, the options for training are diverse.  There are a number of quality schools available in the United States and some abroad too...." target="_blank">What Are Some of the Top Piano Schools?</a><br />');
document.write('For those who want to pursue a career in piano, the options for training are diverse.  There are a number of quality schools available in the United States and some abroad too.');
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document.write('<p class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Important-is-Sight-Reading-For-Piano-Players?&id=1465165" title="Sight reading is the act of reading and playing a piece of music before having ever seen it: on sight. This technique is a vital one for musicians to learn. Being skilled in sight reading makes reading a piece of music easier; the musician doesn\'t have t..." target="_blank">How Important is Sight Reading For Piano Players?</a><br />');
document.write('Sight reading is the act of reading and playing a piece of music before having ever seen it: on sight. This technique is a vital one for musicians to learn. Being skilled in sight reading makes reading a piece of music easier; the musician doesn\'t have to labor over every note and re-teach themselves the common patterns.');
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