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  • Weak Fingers? Do This 1 Easy Piano Exercise!

    by Arthur Bird
    When people first start learning piano, they often find their fingers don’t do exactly what they want them to do, and get tired quicky. Use this ex...

  • Master This Great Blues Piano Technique

    by Arthur Bird
    When people first start improvising blues piano, they will play around with single notes from the blues scale, often played one at a time. Adding t...

  • 3 Blues Piano Techniques EVERY Beginner Should Know

    by Arthur Bird
    Here are three blues techniques anyone starting out learning blues piano should know.

  • 2 Essential Blues Exercises for Beginners

    by Arthur Bird
    Here are two crucial exercises anyone starting out learning blues piano improvisation should know!

  • The Shadow Rhythm Technique - Simple But Pro Sounding Piano Chord Pattern

    by Arthur Bird

    This is a quick and easy technique to make basic rhythm sound great, called The Shadow Technique.

    You can apply it to most chord progressions, and it's ideal for beginners on the piano wanting a simple way to improve their playing. And it only takes 3 minutes to learn!

  • How to Play Blues Piano in Every Key (+Free eBook Download)

    by Arthur Bird

    Improvising blues piano can seem seem daunting at first. Where do you begin?

    You see these blues piano players tinking away like there's no tomorrow, and the notes just seems to flow out of their fingers, and all without sheet music.

    You can start improvising blues piano easily by simply learning a blues scale and a few basic chords.

    But what if I told you that you can learn the blues scale in every key by just memorising one simple sequence?

  • How to Add a Simple Left Hand Rhythm to Piano Chords

    by Arthur Bird

    "What do I do with my left hand?" 

    That's a common question people ask when they first start playing piano chords. 

    Posted in free piano lessons

  • The Best Beginners Piano and Keyboards to Suit Every Budget

    by Arthur Bird
    If you're looking to buy your first digital piano or keyboard, whether it's for yourself or a loved one, there are so many different products out there, and for some it can be a bit overwhelming knowing what to look for, and what to avoid.
    Posted in Reviews

  • How to Make Chord Progressions Sounds Interesting and Modern

    by Arthur Bird

    Professional song writers and hit makers don't chance on their chord progressions by luck. There are certain formula's and techniques that when applied can completely change the sound of a chord progression without changing the actual progression.

    One will sound like it's been written by a beginner, and another will use the same chords but with a bit of simple music magic thrown in.

  • Top 5 Best ROCK Riffs on the Piano and How to Play Them

    by Arthur Bird

    Want to learn all of the best rock piano riffs without scouring the internet for piano tutorials? You're in the right place!

    I used to tour in a classic rock theatre production, so I've played my fair share of rock shows, and I thought I'd put together my best rock piano riffs for you. Some of them are suitable for beginners, and a couple are more intermediate, so you should find something right for you.

    Posted in free piano lessons, Top 5

  • Top 5 COOLEST Tunes & Riffs on the Piano and How to Play Them

    by Arthur Bird

    I hope you'll agree with me when I say that piano is a cool instrument? There are also a lot of cool tunes out there, but some are more "cooler" than others.

    In the video tutorial below I'm going to show you my top five coolest tunes and riffs to play on the piano. But I'm not just going to play you them, I'm also going to teach you them so that you can play them yourself.

    Posted in free piano lessons, Top 5

  • Learn 4 Chords to Easily Play Hundreds of Songs on Piano (Beginners Piano)

    by Arthur Bird
    If you're a beginner on piano, at first it can seem overwhelming as there is so much to learn. But learning piano doesn't have to be difficult. In ...