How to Construct Minor Scale in Music

 

We have learned about how to construct major scales in the beginner Music Theory section, and now we are going to learn how to construct natural minor scales.
 
The formula for minor scale is:

ii, iii, vi Chords

 

The ii iii vi Chords also known as Three Secondary Chords, see the full list of Three Secondary Chords in all 12 keys.
 
In any given Major Scale, there are three major chords (I, IV, and V), three minor chords (ii, iii, and vi), and one diminished chord (vii or o).
 
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Jingle Bells, Easy Holiday Song for Beginners

 
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Today we will be learning how to play one of the most popular holiday songs, Jingle Bells. We will be playing this song in the Key of C, since there are no sharps (#) or flats (b) in this song, it is quite easy to learn it.
 
This song is played in 4/4 time, which means there are four (4) beats in a measure, and each beat get a quarter note.


 

 
 



 

NOTES to be played with the right hand:

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How to Play We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Easy Piano

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Learn how to play We Wish You A Merry Christmas, an easy song to teach yourself how to play for this holiday season as well as for those who wanted to teach their child. Watch the first video which shows how to play only the melody for easy learning, and in the second video shows you how to play this song with chords added. Have a Happy Holiday!
 
You can practice playing this song on our virtual piano keyboard provided below, a printable free sheet music is also provided.
 
This song is played in the Key of C, there is no sharps (#) or flats (b) in this song. The song is played in 3/4 time, which means that every measure gets three counts, and each quarter note (4) receives one count. [Review: Time Signatures in Note Duration]

 



 
 

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Useful Piano Reference – Interactive Chords Chart

 

You can find any chords with this interactive Piano Chords Chart created by Colm Mac Cárthaigh.
 
Click below to go to this useful music reference:
 
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Major Chords
Learn How Major Chords are Constructed 
Its Formula & Major Chords Chart

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Learn to Play Christmas Song

 

Learn how to play a Christmas song today. Watch piano tutorial below to play this popular holiday song just in time for the holidays.
 
Below are three video tutorials –



 



 

Learn how to play melody with the right hand only:
 
 
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“Bad Day” by Daniel Powter, Piano Tutorial

 

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.
 
 

 
 

 


 
 

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Piano Basics for Absolute Beginners

 

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.


 

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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.
 
 

 
 


 

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More Free Piano Lessons for Absolute Beginners

 

Lesson 4 
Piano Grand Staff 
Music Notation.20
Lesson 5 
Note  Durations 
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Lesson 6 
Song for Beginners
Brother John
Lesson 7
How to Play London Bridge Is Falling Down.3
How to play
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Lesson 8
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Free Piano Lessons and Resources

 

 

 

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Angel Eyes

 

Watch piano tutorial on how to play the song, Angel Eyes by Jim Brickman
 
 


 

 

 
 

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Learn Easy Songs for Beginners

 

Learn how to play London Bridge Is Falling Down
 
 

 
 
Learn how to play these easy songs on piano, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Brother John.
 
 
Access free written tutorial with Flash demo for Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, or click below.


 
 

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Table of Contents | Children Music | Aura Lee | Easy Songs | 5-Finger Exercise

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Greensleeves

 

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.
 
 

 
 
Read more about Greensleeves. Download free sheet music for
 
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Aria by Johann Sebastian Bach

 
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Aria was written by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) who was a German music composer and musician in the Baroque period.

 

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Deck The Halls Sing Along Music

 

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 »

Dance Performance 2015

 

Dominion HS – NDA 2015 – Large Varisty Hip Hop – Prelims
 
 

 
 
DHSDT – GoPro – Football Half-TIme Performance 2015 (vs Rock RIdge)
 

 
 
DHS Dance Team – Dance Inferno @ Towson University
1st Place in Hip-Hop Varsity
2nd Place in overall highest score out of all team in all categories
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

 

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.
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