A piano tutorial for “Bad Day” which was written by Daniel Powter, a
Canadian singer-songwriter.
After Powter wrote this song in 2005, he and another two producers could not find the record company to release it. Later, it was Warner Bros. Records who offered them a contract, and Bad Day finally released within the same year and became the top 5 single charted in more than 10 countries worldwide. Read more about Bad Day song.
Learning piano for absolute beginners starts with learing the piano keys. You’ll learn about the patterns of the piano keys on the keyboard, and the names of the black and white piano keys.
Next, you will learn how to read music notations. Click below to access the free leassons.
Learn piano basics and teach yourself or your young child how to play piano with these easy-to-follow lessons, starting with our Lesson 1 – The Layout of the Piano keyboard.
In Lesson 1, you will learn patterns of the white and black piano keys on the keyboard, and will get familiar with the position of each key on the keyboard.
Watch the written version of Lesson 1 with Flash demos below. We hope you have fun learning the first basic skills of the piano, and continue the rest of the lessons by clicking below:
In Lesson 2, you will learn the names of all the white keys on the keyboard. Access the free written version of Lesson 2
The White Key Names
In Lesson 3, you will learn all the names of the black piano keys. Access the written version of Lesson 3 free tutorial.
“London Bridge Is Falling Down” song has been sung in various forms, and it remains an iconic piece of English folklore. It is commonly used in early childhood education and as a game, teaching children about rhythm, teamwork, and the joy of group play. It is a nursery rhyme with historical significance, playful lyrics, and a global appeal that continues to resonate with young audiences around the world. Learn how to play this song below:
Greensleeves is one of the popular English folk songs, and it dated back to the year 1580. Learn how to play this song, free sheet music provided below. The exact author of this piece is unknown, but it is often attributed to King Henry VIII, though this remains speculative.
This song is known for its distinctive melody and was initially thought to be a love ballad, expressing longing and heartbreak. The lyrics of the song were likely written as a poem, with various versions emerging over time.
Download Greensleeves free sheet music for
The tune of “Greensleeves” has been widely recognized and adapted in various forms, including classical, folk, and popular music. The song became especially famous during the Elizabethan era and has been used in many musical compositions, including Read the rest of this entry »
Aria was written by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) who was a German music composer and musician in the Baroque period. This classical piece was from Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 is one of his most Read the rest of this entry »
Watch the video with a sing-along lyrics, a fun activity for young children. You can also learn how to play this song right here online. Read the rest of this entry »
In this tutorial, you will learn how to play God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, one of the popular holiday songs. This song is played in 4/4 time which means that there are four (4) beats in a measure, and each beat get a quarter note.
[Review: 4/4 time] Read the rest of this entry »
Learn how to play Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. This song introduces two new dominant 7th chords – D7 and A7, besides G7 that you have learned in Auld Lang Syne.
So, there are three dominant 7th chords, and three minor chords – Dm, Am, and Em.
This song is played in 4/4 time, which means there are four beats in a measure, and each beat get a quarter note.
In the video below, you will learn how to improvise music by applying a different chord pattern. We will show you how to play “Root Chord Pattern” (see the second demo in the video below).
In the first demo – the left hand plays every chord on the first beat of each measure, e.g. if playing C chord, it will be (C-E-G)
In the second demo – the left hand plays the root note of the chord first, e.g. for C chord, play note C first (Note: play note C one octave lower than the chord itself), and then followed by the full C chord (C-E-G).
Below are a few songs written by one of the most famous composers of all time, Beethoven. Learn how to play this popular classical music by Ludwig van Beethoven:
According to World Health Organization (WHO), roughly 15% of the world’s population have some degree of learning disability. It has been a major challenge for disabled persons to cope with their daily lives. As parents, we have a great responsibility to provide our children with practical way to improve their living conditions. As educators, we can also help to improve their learning ability in school and promote their good self-esteem as well.
Understanding exactly what learning disability is, can help us to make efforts to search for professional treatment or help for these children. Some parents do not agree or accept that their child has learning disability. Some even Read the rest of this entry »
Learn how to play and sing along with this popular nursery rhyme, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone, free sheet music provided below.
This song is played in 3/4 time, which means there are three (3) beats in a measure, and each beat receives a quarter note. There are three chords in this songs: C chord, G chord, and F chord.