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The Timeless Benefits of 4 Part Harmony and C H Kitson's Elementary Harmony for Advancing Musicians
In the dynamic world of music, harmony is the essential framework that supports both composition and performance. Among the various forms of harmony, 4 part harmony shines brightly, offering richness and depth.
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Gavotte for Piano: Student Information Sheet
A gavotte is a French dance form that originated in the 16th century and became popular in the Baroque era (roughly 1600-1750). It is characterized by its moderate tempo, often in 2/2 or 4/4 time, and its distinctive rhythmic pattern that typically begins on the second beat of the measure. This gives it a graceful, often light, and sometimes stately feel.
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Unlocking The Spinning Song by Albert Ellmenreich
Ellmenreich's Spinning Song is not merely a charming character piece, but a foundational pedagogical tool that develops crucial piano skills such as dexterity, finger independence, and rhythmic consistency, essential for intermediate-level students.
Albert Ellmenreich (1816–1905) was a German composer and actor.
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7 min read


Tarantella - An Ancient Ritual to Piano Repertoire Part 1
The tarantella is one of Italy's most celebrated and lively folk dances, deeply woven into the nation's cultural fabric. Today it is widely recognised as a festive and lighthearted performance, particularly at weddings, its origins are ancient and remarkably peculiar, stemming from a belief in a "spider bite" cure.
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The Tonic Triad of C sharp Major
A key signature is the sharp signs next to the clef. In this case we have F sharp, C sharp, G sharp, D sharp, A sharp, E sharp & B sharp (played as the note C) . If you need help here please see the key signatures blog.
The tonic triad is the 1st , 3rd and 5th note of the scale.
When there is no key signature this triad requires an sharp sign in front of the C, E and G to make an C sharp, E sharp and a G sharp.
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1 min read


The Tonic Triad of F sharp Major
A key signature is the sharp signs next to the clef. In this case we have F sharp, C sharp, G sharp, D sharp, A sharp and E sharp. If you need help here please see the key signatures blog.
The tonic triad is the 1st , 3rd and 5th note of the scale.
When there is no key signature this triad requires an sharp sign in front of the F, A and C to make an F sharp, A sharp and a C sharp.
This is the first triad with all the notes raised a semitone.
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1 min read


The Tonic Triad of B Major
A key signature is the sharp signs next to the clef. In this case we have F sharp, C sharp, G sharp, D sharp and A sharp. If you need help here please see the key signatures blog.
The tonic triad is the 1st , 3rd and 5th note of the scale.
When there is no key signature this triad requires an sharp sign in front of the F and D to make an F sharp and a D sharp.
It does not need a C sharp, G sharp or a A sharp as there is no C, G or A in the triad to raise by a semit
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1 min read


The Tonic Triad of E Major
A triad is constructed of the first, third and fifth notes of the major scale E major 1. Understand the Theory A key signature is the sharp signs next to the clef. In this case we have F sharp, C sharp, G sharp and D sharp. If you need help here please see the key signatures blog. The tonic triad is the 1st , 3rd and 5th note of the scale. When there is no key signature this triad requires an sharp sign in front of the G to make it a G sharp. It does not need a F sharp, C sh
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1 min read
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