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Gracie's Piano Blog
Hi my name is Gracie and welcome to my piano blog. This is for all of my new piano compositions for my new book.
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Feb 131 min read


Create Zone: Recipe for a Fanfare
A fanfare is a short, impressive musical piece designed to grab the listener's attention.
They are characterised by a loud, bright, and exciting sound, fanfares are traditionally used to announce the arrival of an important person, the start of a ceremony, or a significant event.
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Jan 316 min read


How to Write Your Own Bugle Call using a C Major Triad
Create your own unique bugle call with the Triquetrae Music Elementary Programme, featuring vibrant banners and golden bugles. Bugle calls are fascinating examples of musical communication. Their simplicity is a direct result of the bugle's limitations: a valveless bugle can only play the notes of a single musical triad. This guide will walk you through the steps to compose your own bugle call using the notes from a C Major Triads. Understanding the C Major Triad A triad is a
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Jan 313 min read


Bugle Calls: More Than Just Music
Have you ever listened to a movie or a TV show about soldiers, and heard a simple, catchy tune played on a trumpet or a similar instrument?
Chances are, you were listening to a Bugle Call.
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Jan 314 min read


What is a Fanfare?
Imagine you are at a big sports event or a royal parade. Right before the big moment, you hear a sound that grabs your attention! It's loud, bright, and exciting. That sound is probably a Fanfare.
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Jan 313 min read


Unlocking Rhythm: The Subtle Power of the Beat Note in Simple Time
In simple time, the beat is typically a crotchet (quarter note), but it can also be a minim (half note) or a quaver (eighth note). While tempo dictates the music's absolute speed, the choice of beat note in the time signature significantly influences how we perceive and interpret the rhythmic pulse.
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Oct 10, 20254 min read


Mastering the Beat: Understanding Rhythms in 2/4 Time
Understanding fundamental rhythms is crucial for any music student. Today, we're going to learn about the 2/4 time signature, a common and straightforward time signature that's perfect for building a strong rhythmic foundation.
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Sep 30, 20256 min read


Decoding Rhythmic Time Names in Elementary Music: A Guide for Students and Parents
Decoding French Time Names in Elementary Music: A Guide for Students and Parents
Learning music can feel like learning a new language, and in elementary music education, you might hear some unique terms, especially when it comes to rhythm.
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Aug 18, 20256 min read


Meet the Rising Star: A Young Composer and Multi-Instrumentalist's Portfolio
Eleven-year-old Charlotte-Rose Scowcroft is making waves in the world of young composers. A student at Stalybridge Music Academy since the age of four, Charlotte-Rose is not only a talented multi-instrumentalist but also a budding composer creating music specifically for young learners.
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Feb 9, 20255 min read
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