Tag Archives: music lessons

Learn By Ear

Posted on February 3, 2013 by miriamtroxler

A musical sample to learn by ear. Sample C (10 points)

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Seeing Intervals, Thirds, Fifths, or Sevenths

Posted on January 30, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Thirds, fifths and sevenths are all interval which have the notes both on lines or both on spaces. A third has the notes on adjacent lines. A fifth has the notes on lines with one line in the middle. A … Continue reading →

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Learn By Ear

Posted on January 27, 2013 by miriamtroxler

A musical sample to learn by ear. Sample B (10 points)

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How to Practice

Posted on January 21, 2013 by miriamtroxler

How to Practice – Use Rhythm So there is still a place that is difficult. Rhythm can be your ally in making it easier. For example, a passage that is all sixteenth notes can be worked repetitively.  Here are a … Continue reading →

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Learn By Ear

Posted on January 20, 2013 by miriamtroxler

A musical sample to learn by ear. Sample A (10 points)

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Write a Song

Posted on January 17, 2013 by miriamtroxler

1. Print the staff paper. 2. Draw your clef at the beginning of the first staff. 3. Draw your time signature. Your choice of 2/4, 3/4 or  4/4 time. 4. Pick a scale you can play well. Using notes from your scale, … Continue reading →

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How to Practice

Posted on January 14, 2013 by miriamtroxler

How to Practice – Get Detailed There are times that starting at the beginning of something and playing until you reach the end is a good plan. However, more often there is a better strategy. 1. Divide the piece into … Continue reading →

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How to Practice

Posted on January 7, 2013 by miriamtroxler

How to Practice – Begin The Chinese philosopher said, “Even the longest journey must begin where you stand.” 1. Open the case or sit down at the piano. Progress begins when you are at your instrument. Often beginning is the … Continue reading →

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How has technology changed music lessons?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Two weeks ago was my birthday, I realized I have been teaching for 25 years. It got me thinking about the changes in equipment since I began teaching. I have taught in the public school system, privately, and in a … Continue reading →

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Play-In Week, play outdoors

Posted on July 16, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Play-In Week was terrific. Everyone who participated made a ton of progress. We recorded over an hour of music. I will be mastering and making the cds in the coming weeks. In Toronto there are public pianos anyone can use. … Continue reading →

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