The Sonatina in C Major, Opus 20 No. 1, by Christoph Friedrich Kuhlau (1786), stands as one of the most widely studied and performed pieces in early piano pedagogy.

Honouring Friedrich Kuhlau: A Tribute to the German Composer's Influence in Denmark. Christoph Friedrich Kuhlau, born on 11 September 1786 and passed away on March 12 1832. He was a German-Danish composer and pianist who left a significant mark on the music of his time. Best known for his works for the flute, his compositions blend the Classical and early Romantic styles, making him a unique figure in the transition of musical eras. Early Life and Training Kuhlau was born nea

The history of Western music is rich with innovations, yet few teaching tools have proven as enduring and visually intuitive as the Guidonian Hand (Latin: Manus Guidonis). Developed in the medieval era and often associated with the music theorist Guido d'Arezzo (c. 991–1033), this simple yet ingenious device was the cornerstone of music instruction for centuries.

Explore Romanesca by R. Leoncavallo with our worksheet. Perfect for music enthusiasts, dive into performance practice and stylistic interpretation.

Leoncavallo’s Romanesca, a relatively short but technically demanding piece for piano. It is a vivid and passionate work rooted in the late Romantic styles.  It serves as an excellent piece for developing Intermediate skills in lyrical cantabile playing, managing textures, and executing accompanying figures.

We're diving into the dramatic world of Italian composer Ruggiero Leoncavallo (1857–1919), a key figure in the Verismo (realism) movement in Italian opera. While he is most famous for a single dramatic masterpiece, his piano music offers students a direct way to understand the operatic style that defined his career.

Robert Schumann's Album for the Young, Op. 68, is a treasure trove of short, evocative piano pieces designed for his children and young students. A popular character piece for Grade 2 pianists is "Soldier's March" ("Soldatenmarsch"), a perfect example of a character piece from the Romantic era.

Robert Schumann's "Soldier's March" from his Album for the Young, Op. 68, is one of the most famous pieces you'll ever play on the piano. But who was the man who wrote this energetic, determined music?

Are you learning the famous 'Spinning Song' (Op. 14, No. 4) on the piano? It's one of those pieces that just sounds fast, fun, and impressive. But have you ever stopped to think about the person who wrote it?

Have you ever heard of a Gavotte? It's a fun and graceful French dance from a long time ago. The great news is you don't just have to dance it—you can learn to play it on the piano!

Thomas Attwood (1765–1838)  is a composer whose name often resides in the footnotes of music history, overshadowed by the giants of the Classical era. Yet, his story is one of direct connection to the greatest musical minds of his time—most notably, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart—and his influence as a composer and educator helped shape the musical landscape of 19th-century England.

Music has an extraordinary power to transcend time, culture, and personal experience, offering solace, reflection, and connection.

Public Domain image: Danish and German pianist and composer Ludvig Schytte (1848-1909) Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:LudvigSchytte.jpg Ludvig Schytte (April 28, 1848 – November 10, 1909) is a name that deserves to be brought into the light of Danish music history. Although his name may not resonate as well as those of Gade or Carl Nielsen, Schytte was an exceptionally productive and influential composer, pianist, and educator whose works still hold great val

Frédéric Chopin's set of twenty-four Preludes, Op. 28, is a treasure trove of miniature masterpieces, each exploring a unique mood and technical challenge. Among them, the seventh—the famous Prelude in A major—stands out as a jewel of lyrical simplicity and a perfect piece for the intermediate pianist to explore.