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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 26, 20243 min read
"Demystifying Stem Direction in Music Notation: Heads and Tails Explained"
Learn which direction the stem should and shouldn't face in music notation and boost your transcription skills!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 5, 202410 min read
Crossing the Line - "When is the Right Time to Use Tied Notes vs. Whole Notes in Music?"
Unravel the mysteries of sheet music notation and understand the principles of rhythmic symmetry.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 15, 20248 min read
"Unlocking the Secrets: How to Perfect Your Piano Sight Reading Skills"
To be a natural at sight reading, it takes as much practice as the piano itself! There are, however, some tips and tricks up my sleeve...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 8, 20249 min read
Exercises to Improve Voice Performance on Piano
Playing a piece with multiple voices well is what separates a good pianist from a great one. Try these exercises to develop your skill!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 17, 20248 min read
Score vs. Memory - Learning and Performing
The age old debate of whether or not we need to commit our music to memory is explored. It certainly has its pros...let's discuss!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 1, 20237 min read
Clef, Key, Time - A Quick Reference for Beginners
Clef, Key, Time. These are the marks at the beginning of a score that hold all the secrets you need to start playing the music comfortably.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Presenting...My Original Scores!
I am thrilled to welcome back some of my original scores to my online shop! Have a read on what is available to download.
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