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Music Theory

Learning piano keys: notes, navigation, and more with Hoffman Academy
MUSIC THEORY
Learning Piano Keys: Notes, Navigation & More
By Claire Robertson
All about improvisation in music for piano players.
MUSIC THEORY
All About Improvisation in Music for Piano Players
By Jesse Preis
Learn all about the Dorian Mode, how to use it, and famous songs that use it.
MUSIC THEORY
Dorian Mode Explained: Sound, Songs & How to Use It
By Aron Bernstein
11 Music Coloring Sheets for Kids
THEORY PAGES
11 Music Coloring Sheets for Kids
By Claire Robertson
Piano Movement: The motion of a pianist and a musical form.
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Movement: The Motion of a Pianist and a Musical Form
By Jesse Preis
The Best Music Learning App.
MUSIC THEORY
The Best Music Learning Apps
By Claire Robertson
Discover the Lydian mode, how it works, and when to use it.
MUSIC THEORY
Lydian Mode: How to Hear, Play, and Apply It in Music
By Aron Bernstein
Rhythm worksheets for beginners.
THEORY PAGES
12 Rhythm Worksheets for Beginners
By Rebecca Carlson
Ear training for beginners on piano.
MUSIC THEORY
Ear Training for Beginners on Piano
By Claire Robertson
Enharmonic equivalent notes sound the same but have different names. Explore their role in keys, modulation, and music theory for better understanding.
MUSIC THEORY
All About Enharmonic Equivalents: Notes, Modulation & More
By Aron Bernstein
Canon in D by Pachelbel.
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
Pachelbel’s Canon in D: A Musical Masterpiece You Can Learn
By Claire Robertson
MUSIC THEORY
What Is Beat in Music?
By Claire Robertson
How to Harmonize. A step by step guide for beginners.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Harmonize: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
By Aron Bernstein
Music Note Identification
MUSIC THEORY
Music Note Identification Worksheets
By Claire Robertson
What is pitch in music?
MUSIC THEORY
What is Pitch in Music?
By Claire Robertson
Piano rhythm exercises for beginners.
FOR TEACHERS
Piano Rhythm Exercises for Beginners
By Aron Bernstein
Alberti Bass Technique for Piano
MUSIC THEORY
Alberti Bass Technique for Piano
By Aron Bernstein
Image features an illustration of Claude Debussy
MUSIC HISTORY
All About Claude Debussy
By Hannah Kendall
11 Elements of Music.
MUSIC THEORY
The Elements of Music
By Claire Robertson
MUSIC THEORY
Rhythmic Dictation Exercises & Practice Tips
By Jesse Preis
MUSIC THEORY
Ledger Lines 101
By Rebecca Carlson
Melodic dictation practice tips for piano players.
MUSIC THEORY
Melodic Dictation Practice Tips & Exercises
By Claire Robertson
MUSIC THEORY
How to Transpose Music
By Jesse Preis
Piano Arrangements
FOR TEACHERS
Piano Arrangement Tips & Techniques
By Aron Bernstein
MUSIC HISTORY
Piano Sonatas 101: Structure, Style, Examples & Sheet Music
By Jesse Preis
Essential materials for a piano student.
GETTING STARTED
Essential Materials for a Piano Student
By Rebecca Carlson
How To Play Minor Chords
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play Minor Chords for Piano Learners
By Claire Robertson
Learn blues scales on piano.
MUSIC THEORY
Learn Blues Scales on Piano
By Jesse Preis
Learn all about polyphonic texture in music with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
What is Polyphonic Texture in Music?
By Rebecca Carlson
MUSIC THEORY
Simple vs Compound Meter: Examples & Free Resources
By Hannah Kendall
Free Music Education Resources For Teachers & Parents.
THEORY PAGES
Free Music Education Resources for Teachers & Parents
By Claire Robertson
What is texture in music? Learn all about musical textures.
ADULT LEARNERS
What is Texture in Music?
By Hannah Kendall
Gospel piano music lessons & song tutorials.
SHEET MUSIC
Gospel Piano Lessons & Sheet Music
By Hoffman Academy Team
Music worksheets for kids.
THEORY PAGES
20 Fun Music Worksheets for Kids
By Rebecca Carlson
Learn all about meter in music with Hoffman Academy.
ADULT LEARNERS
What is Meter in Music?
By Jesse Preis
Online rhythm games and resources.
MAKING PRACTICE FUN
Online Rhythm Games and Resources
By Jesse Preis
Image says "Trill Exercises: Piano Playing Tips & Techniques" followed by image of treble clef G marked with tr. and a wavy line.
MUSIC THEORY
Trill Exercises: Piano Playing Tips & Techniques
By Hannah Kendall
Piano music theory for beginners.
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Music Theory for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
Homeschool music lessons for kids with curriculum options.
HOMESCHOOL
Homeschool Music Lessons for Kids
By Claire Robertson
What Is The Whole Tone Scale?
MUSIC THEORY
What is the Whole Tone Scale?
By Hannah Kendall
Piano Cheat Sheets: Free Resources for Beginners
THEORY PAGES
12 Piano Cheat Sheet Resources for Beginners
By Claire Robertson
Learn common chord progressions.
MUSIC THEORY
Common Chord Progressions for Piano Students
By Rebecca Carlson
MUSIC THEORY
What are Modes in Music Theory?
By Jesse Preis
Playing the C-sharp major scale
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the C-Sharp Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
MUSIC THEORY
Play the F-Sharp Major Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Explore the B-Flat Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Explore the B-flat Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learn the E-Flat Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Learn the E-Flat Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
MUSIC THEORY
Play the G-Sharp Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Play the F-Sharp Minor Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Play the F-sharp Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Explore the C-Sharp Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Explore the C-Sharp Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learn the C Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Learn the C Minor Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Exploring the D Major Piano Scale.
MUSIC THEORY
Exploring the D Major Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
All Piano Scales Guide: Major, Minor & More.
MUSIC THEORY
All Piano Scales Guide: Major, Minor & More
By Rebecca Carlson
Musical note symbols.
MUSIC THEORY
Learn Symbols for Musical Notes
By Jesse Preis
Playing the A-flat major piano scale
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the A-Flat Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the B-Flat Major Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play the B-Flat Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
All About the E-flat Major Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
All About the E-Flat Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
What is Articulation in Music?
MUSIC THEORY
What is Articulation in Music?
By Rebecca Carlson
Free piano chord chart download.
DOWNLOADS
Our Piano Chord Chart is Essential for Beginning Pianists
By Jesse Preis
Essential Music Theory for Beginners: The Fundamentals
MUSIC THEORY
Essential Music Theory for Beginners: The Fundamentals
By Claire Robertson
FOR PIANO LEARNERS
Play the B Major Scale: Piano Tutorial with Video
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the D Minor Scale
FOR PIANO LEARNERS
Playing the D Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial with Video
By Hoffman Academy Team
Playing the E Minor Scale: Piano Tips.
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the E minor Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learning the Scale of A Major
MUSIC THEORY
Learn the Scale of A Major: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the F Major Scale
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play the F Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the C Major Scale on Piano.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play the C Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Melody vs Harmony in Music.
MUSIC THEORY
Melody Vs. Harmony: Similarities and Differences
By Rebecca Carlson
Essential Tips for Beginners on How to Read Music.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Read Music: Essential Tips for Beginners
By Claire Robertson
Learn how to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" on the piano.
FOR PIANO LEARNERS
How to Play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the Piano
By Jesse Preis
MUSIC THEORY
What Is a Triplet in Music?
By Claire Robertson
Piano worksheets for beginners and music theory packets for kids that are free!
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Worksheets & Themed Music Theory Packets for Kids
By Claire Robertson
Kodály method in music and the heartbeat mat.
MUSIC THEORY
Kodály Method in Music
By Hannah Kendall
What is syncopation in music? Learn all about syncopated notes with Hoffman Academy.
FOR PIANO LEARNERS
What is Syncopation in Music & How to Play Syncopated Notes on Piano
By Jesse Preis
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the Chromatic Scale: Piano Fingering
By Jesse Preis
MUSIC THEORY
Diatonic Chords in Major and Minor Keys
By Claire Robertson
What is musical phrasing? Learn all about phrasing in music.
MUSIC THEORY
What Is Music Phrasing & Why Is It Important?
By Jesse Preis
Guide to the Grand Staff: Notes & Names for Students.
MUSIC THEORY
Guide to the Grand Staff: Notes & Names
By Jesse Preis
Piano note key graphic with words binary, ternary, strophic, and rondo
MUSIC THEORY
What is Form in Music?
By Hannah Kendall
The E Major Scale on Piano.
MUSIC THEORY
Learning the E Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Piano Notes for Beginners.
PIANO
Learning & Playing Piano Notes for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
How to read piano sheet music with Hoffman Academy.
ADULT LEARNERS
How to Read Piano Sheet Music
By Jesse Preis
How to define harmony in music theory.
MUSIC THEORY
What is Harmony in Music?
By Hannah Kendall
What is a pentatonic scale? Learn how to play these scales here.
MUSIC THEORY
What is a Pentatonic Scale? Piano Tutorial
By Hannah Kendall
Circle of Fifths: Piano Tips
MUSIC THEORY
The Circle of Fifths: Piano Tutorial
By Jesse Preis
Learn about musical scales from around the world.
MUSIC THEORY
Our List of Music Scales From Around the World
By Hannah Kendall
Exploring the G Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Exploring the G Minor Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learning the A Minor Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Learning the A Minor Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
What are triads in music? Learn how to play piano triads with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Playing Piano Triads: Music Theory in Action
By Rebecca Carlson
The significance of what learning music taught me - Hoffman Academy.
ADULT LEARNERS
The Significance of What Learning Music Taught Me
By Jesse Preis
Learn types of seventh chords with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Learning Types of Seventh Chords: Major, Minor, & Diminished
By Hannah Kendall
What is tempo in music? Definition & examples.
MUSIC THEORY
What is Tempo in Music?
By Jesse Preis
Learn music theory online with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Learn Music Theory Online with These Top Tools & Resources
By Claire Robertson
How to read lead sheets for piano with Hoffman Academy.
PIANO
How to Read Piano Lead Sheets
By Rebecca Carlson
What are Intervals in Music Theory? Learn Piano Intervals
MUSIC THEORY
What Are Intervals in Music Theory?
By Hannah Kendall
Fun online music games for kids. Play now!
GAMES
Fun Online Music Games for Kids That You Must Try!
By Rebecca Carlson
Treble Clef Notes on Staff for Piano.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Read Treble Clef Notes on Piano
By Claire Robertson
What is melody in music? Learn all about it with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
What is Melody in Music? Learn How to Make Melodies on Piano
By Rebecca Carlson
C Minor Piano Chords & Notes.
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Chords in C Minor
By Claire Robertson
Jazz Piano Chords | Jazz Chords & Progressions | How to Play Jazz Piano for Beginners.
ADULT LEARNERS
Learning Jazz Piano Chords: Jazz Chords & Progressions for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
What is timbre in music?
MUSIC THEORY
What is Timbre in Music? Description and Examples
By Rebecca Carlson