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Apr 22
1 min

How Tuning a Piano Works

What Is Tuning? Tuning a piano is the process of adjusting the tension of its strings, thereby changing their pitch by slightly turning the moving the pins to which they’re attached, so that each string sounds pleasingly in harmony with every other string. Visit perfectharmonymusic.ca/blog . . #musiclessons #musiclessonsforadults #music #musiceducation #pianolessons #piano #musicschool #musicteacher #guitarlessons #guitar #onlinemusiclessons #musician #ukulelelessons #musicle

Mar 18
1 min

What you didn't know about the strings of the piano

A piano keyboard has 88 keys. The number of strings depends on the model of the piano, but it is usually around 230 strings. For the higher pitched notes like tenor and treble notes, there are three strings for each key. On the other hand, the number of strings for lower pitched notes like bass notes, decreases to two, and then to one as you approach the lowest bass notes. Additionally, the strings become shorter in length from low-pitched notes to the high notes. The higher

Mar 6
1 min

All You Need to Learn about the Piano Pedals

1. Sustain pedal (left) Consider an acoustic piano. When a finger is taken away from a key, a “damper” pad stops the note from ringing out. The sustain pedal removes the dampers from the strings, allowing notes to ring out for longer, even when the keys are not held down anymore. That’s why it is also called the “damper” pedal. 2. Soft pedal (left) Most strings in an acoustic piano are grouped in threes, with each group tuned to the same note. When played normally, the hammer

Mar 4
1 min

Happy Marching Music Day

Let us March forth to the rhythm of life on Marching Music Day every March 4th. This day is about honouring the dedicated musicians and performers of many diverse styles and backgrounds. Marching Music Day celebrates all varieties of art forms that bring us “music on the move” (National Day Calendar). For centuries, the beat of a drum has kept military units together in unison. From the training grounds to the battlefield, to the Broadway stage and to the football stadium. Ma

Feb 27
2 min

How to Play with Both Hands for Beginner Pianists

The key to any intricate skill, such as playing the right hand part and the left hand part together, is to break it down into smaller segments and master each part individually. This will make it more possible and achievable. Here's our Yamaha JMC2 student, Enzo playing "The Dove". A cool fact is that he composed the left hand accompaniment on his own as part of the Yamaha Curriculum ✨🎹 Check it out and enjoy! Start with a Rhythm System In most piano pieces, both right hand

Feb 25
1 min

3 Songs You'll want to check out during Black History Month

A big part of any culture is music, and during Black History Month, we hope this shows the way music can "reveal black history, successes and struggles. 1. Nina Simone, Four Women LISTEN HERE "This song Four Women speaks of four different and distinct black women. Each character in this song experiences racism, abuse and despair but they remind me that sometimes we are four, sometimes we are 50 and in times like these we are hundreds of thousands. Because the black experience

Feb 24
1 min

Is the piano a string or a percussion instrument?

The piano is one of the most-popular musical instruments in the world. But peek inside it, and you’ll quickly discover that it is also among the more-complex instruments. You might also begin to wonder what type of instrument it is—percussion or stringed? Inside a piano, there are strings, and there is a long row of uniformly rounded felt-covered hammers. On a piano, vibrations are initiated by hammers hitting the strings rather than by plucking or by moving a bow across them

Feb 20
1 min

MUSIC LEARNING VS. MUSIC THERAPY

Music lessons have so much benefits. Building confidence, improving self-awareness, and increased concentration, to name a few. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In music therapy, the objectives are non-musical. Music in this context is used within a therapeutic space to achieve goals from various non-musical elements. This could be singing to improve speech, improvisation, and even better vocabulary. Here's how you'll know when to work with a music teacher: You are looking to learn a new instrumen

Feb 18
1 min

Celebrating the life of Oscar Peterson - the Jazz Legend

Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson's legendary career is being celebrated in a Heritage Minute. This was perfectly timed for the Black History Month - showcasing a series of the most influential people across Canada. Historica Canada released the newest minute-long video showing Oscar Peterson's life as a seven-time Grammy winner from a working-class Montreal family to becoming a world-renowned piano legend. Watch as the video features Peterson's experiences with success, l

Feb 13
1 min

Here are Some Interesting Things You Didn't Know About the Piano

Each time in this special series, we get to reveal a new video showing a new in side of the piano you might have never come across before. Allow us to start with this introductory video from Teacher Sam! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss any updates on our Video Series! 🎹🙀🎶 #musiclessons #musiclessonsforadults #music #musiceducation #pianolessons #piano #musicschool #musicteacher #guitarlessons #guitar #onlinemusiclessons #musician #ukulele

Feb 9
2 min

Why Is Solfège Useful to Learn?

Solfège is great for understanding and identifying different notes in music. It helps the learner recognize patterns. Music students who are trained in solfège can hear that interval and know what it is! If you don’t have a name for something, it is less obvious to the brain when that pattern shows up. Solfège is primarily a tool for facilitating accurate sight singing. Solfège helps you know what each note’s job is. For example, Do is the home base note. Generally speaking,

Feb 4
1 min

How Music Changed Over the Years

The sound of music really has had an impact on society in general. It has changed everything, and it has also had a huge impact on our cultural evolution. Looking back to the start of music by mankind, it reflected nature's sounds - both in tones and in repetition. How the Times have Changed With time, more and more musical instruments have been developed and people started to play them with one another and altogether. This then resulted in even more sophisticated and complex

Feb 4
1 min

Where Did "Do Re Mi" Come From?

Ever wonder where "Do, Re, Mi" came from? It’s an interesting story that started roughly a thousand years ago! That's a long, long time ago. An Italian monk named Guido was in charge of a choir at his abbey, and he was having a hard time helping other monks sing and learn new chants. Keep in mind that music wasn’t written down like it is today, and the only thing Guido could do was sing the melody over and over again until the monks remembered each one. So Guido had to find a

Jan 26
2 min

5 Best Practice Tips You Can Try at Home

1. Be in the right perspective Keep your mindset focused on the instrument. Always make sure your focus is towards the learning aspect. 2. Spend time with your chosen instrument It is super important to make sure your instrument is always in proper tuning as well as condition. Where you store it before and after practices is truly essential in making it last long. 3. Set Small, achievable Goals The term I like to use here is small donut goals. These goals should be easy to ac

Jan 23
2 min

Yamaha Music: 9 Best Tips to Learn Effectively for Children

As a Yamaha-accredited music school, we want to make sure that your child succeeds with his/her musical education. Our Yamaha Music programs have been designed by educators and child psychologists and although they are a lot of fun, they are designed to create a solid music foundation. Our teachers are a vital part of your child’s education, but so is at-home practice. As each course progresses, students are expected to practice for a certain length of time and complete homew

Jan 21
1 min

Why is "Fur Elise" So Popular?

Is there anyone who hasn’t heard of Beethoven's "Fur Elise" melody? This piece of music has most likely made its way to your mind without you even knowing the piece as a whole. Even if you haven’t heard of Beethoven himself, you have definitely heard this music. Fur Elise is instantly recognizable. Notably, one of the most famous melody ever written! Fur Elise is one of the most famous, recognizable pieces of Classical music in the world by Beethoven. If at any moment, you re

Jan 20
1 min

A Simple Appreciation to Our #CovidWarriors

We would like to express our gratitude to all our frontline workers especially during this unprecedented time. If you are one of them reading our post right now, we say thank you! We aim to share nothing but love, joy, support, and motivation through what we love - music! Our prayers of love, guidance, protection, and inspiration go out to all of those who are putting their lives on the line for our health and safety. There are various outlets and resources for those who need

Jan 16
3 min

Exciting News: Upcoming Free Workshop and Q&A Session this February!

We are thrilled to have some amazing Therapy and Psychology professionals to share their wisdom in our upcoming FREE workshop: Children Coping with Stress during COVID Workshop SIGN UP HERE NOW: https://forms.gle/kH7LTB2rFfB8m7Pt6 (Spots are limited.) Our special guest speakers will be discussing and answering your most burning questions on how to support your child's mental health as well as the ins and outs of music therapy. This is YOUR chance to ask away! Introducing Our

Jan 13
2 min

Why Are We Moved By Music?

Through Memories Have you ever listened to a song that made you reminisce on past events of your life? It is truly amazing how a piece of music can remind us of so much. It can remind us of a deep, nostalgic, and emotional experience! "Music creates emotions. We can feel happy or sad just by listening to the beat and tempo. This interpretive process is similar to how we can recognize other people’s feelings by their facial expressions, body language, and tone" (Hernandez, 201

Jan 9
1 min

Huge Congratulations to our Grade 5 Theory Students for Completing the RCM Online Exam

CONGRATULATIONS LEVEL 5 STUDENTS! We are so proud of all our students for completing the RCM Level 5 Theory Examination Online - with flying colours! It may have felt different due to the current circumstances and not having in-class discussions together but each pushed through and persevered. Not only that, our students completed the theory exam with great achievements. Two of whom received a mark over 90% with distinction! We want to thank the parents for their unwavering s

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