Reading Music: Taking the Mystery out of Reading Notes 2
This is Lesson 2 on Reading Music. Homework Assignment: 1) Copy Guido's picture on a piece of paper. [This gets zillions more brain neurons involved. It helps comprehension and retention.] 2) PLAY it three times every day WHILE following your own sketch, until you can play it quickly. Do not play by memorization. Do NOT think about the names of the notes even if you know them. Both defeat our purpose. The goal is to be able to choose any star on Guido's picture and play the piano key that corresponds to it. I go directly from paper to piano. That's why I'm a good sightreader. I have long known that many have a fear of learning to read music. Often the excuse for not learning is "I'm too lazy" or "I have no time". Unless you can play by ear, not reading is impractical if you want to play the piano. Yes, piano scores can look intimidating. But if you understand the logic behind it, learning becomes simple and you will be able to play almost any piece if you PRACTICE. Thus this fictional series of stories to make learning fun. Monkey See Monkey Do Piano monkeyseemonkeydopiano.web.officelive.com
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December 11th, 2010 - 07:52
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oddly interesting..notes inside a note =)
December 14th, 2010 - 15:47
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@kleinbogen I think you would wanna open up your eyes and be a little more observant and read the description
December 16th, 2010 - 10:57
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@AnonymousViewer1 Ahh Thanks ^_^
December 16th, 2010 - 15:15
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@AnonymousViewer1 ah, smart guy, read my mind!
December 17th, 2010 - 21:40
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@bbdhrggl Well, in that case, perhaps the black stars represent nights in which Guido could only see the stars for a very brief period of time. The white stars represent nights in which Guido could see the stars shining for longer, and brighter.
December 20th, 2010 - 05:54
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@AnonymousViewer1 lol, no skipping ahead. Let’s all start with a blank slate and guess how the story develops. I have a plot, but if you have a fun idea make a comment. I might use it. xD
December 23rd, 2010 - 11:57
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@luxurychoccie Black stars are quarter notes (held for less time), white stars are half notes (held for longer time).
December 24th, 2010 - 18:19
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this is extremly interesting!
December 28th, 2010 - 04:24
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amazing! can’t wait for the next lesson. thanks!
December 28th, 2010 - 15:07
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@bbdhrggl Yay ^_^
December 29th, 2010 - 21:24
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@kleinbogen you were late for class
December 31st, 2010 - 18:32
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@luxurychoccie stay tuned
you got extra credit because you noticed
January 2nd, 2011 - 15:21
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Why are there white stars AND black stars? What’s the difference between them? :S
January 4th, 2011 - 22:19
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@spazjp316 as many as it takes. the third will be thought out this week as I jog on the beach.
January 5th, 2011 - 14:59
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Piano was not invented until the 17th century. Are you sure your story holds water?
January 8th, 2011 - 21:09
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Thank You!
January 10th, 2011 - 14:27
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So how many of these lessons do you plan on doing?
January 11th, 2011 - 11:53
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wonderfully nutty!