Free Online Piano Magazine | The Note

Jordan Rudess / Articles
Piano Lessons With Jordan Rudess (Interview)
Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater talks piano education, creativity, headspace, and why he enjoys practicing.

Lisa Witt / Articles
The Great Lisa Witt Interview!
Everything you wanted to know about Lisa Witt, the face of Pianote and an icon in online music learning who has inspired thousands to learn piano.

Jemma Heigis / Articles
Top 20 Best Video Game Songs
Video game soundtracks are a favorite among many musicians. Take a peek at the stories behind the best video game songs.

Start learning piano the easy and fun way.
Sign up for 4 FREE lessons

By signing up you’ll also receive our ongoing free lessons and special offers. Don’t worry, we value your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Chord-theory More Chord-theory »

Lisa Witt / Chord Theory
How to Use Open Chords on the Piano
The secret trick the pros use to sound incredible.

Lisa Witt / Chord Theory
Adding Harmony To Melody On The Piano
How to write your own harmonies and play them on the piano.

Lisa Witt / Chord Progressions
The Three Most Popular Chord Progressions (Full Piano Lesson)
3 progression. Thousands of songs.

Lisa Witt / Chord Theory
Ultimate Guide to 7th Chords On Piano
Everything you need to know about 7th chords and how to play them.

Song Tutorials More Song Tutorials »

Jordan Leibel / Pop/Rock
Someone Like You Piano Tutorial – Adele
Learn how to play "Someone Like You" by Adele. It's the piano riff EVERYONE will recognize.

Lisa Witt / Film Scores
How to Play the Theme From “Halloween”
Learn how to play the theme from the "Halloween" movie franchise and master that creepy 5/4 time.

Jordan Leibel / Beginner Songs
How to Play “Happy Birthday”
Learn how to play "Happy Birthday" on the piano and be the life of the party.

Lisa Witt / Film Scores
“Stranger Things” Theme Song – Piano Notes & Tutorial
Enter the Upside Down and learn how to play the theme from "Stranger Things" on piano.

Technique More Technique »

Lisa Witt / Practice
The Fastest Way To Go From Good To GREAT On The Piano
My #1 way to improve your playing ability (it's not playing faster)

Lisa Witt / Technique
How To Play Piano Without Looking At Your Hands
How to get more comfortable and confident on the keyboard.

Lisa Witt / Improvisation
The Perfect Beginner Piano Fill (My Favorite)
Want to sound cool? Add this fill to your chord progressions.

Lisa Witt / Play Faster
Simple But Epic Piano Speed Run
Master this classical run to sound super impressive.

Theory More Theory »

Musicianship More Musicianship »

Charmaine Li / Articles
Classical Piano Lessons vs. Modern Piano Lessons
Classical piano lessons vs. modern piano lessons: which is better? A balanced discussion of the pros and cons of each approach.

Sangah Noona, Lisa Witt / Articles
Play Outside the Box! – feat. Sangah Noona (Pianote Podcast #25)
Lisa Witt and Sangah Noona discuss practicing vs. playing, lounge vs. jazz piano, and "time art" on the Pianote Podcast.

Sangah Noona / Chord Theory
Create Drama With 3 Chords 🎭
Play dramatic piano using just three chords, all of which can be thought of as a variation on one chord. Taught by Sangah Noona.

Jordan Rudess, Lisa Witt / Articles
Living the Dream With Jordan Rudess (Pianote Podcast #24)
Best known for his work with Dream Theatre, Jordan Rudess trained in Juilliard and is famed for his technical virtuosity.

The easiest way to learn beautiful piano chords.
Sign up for 5 FREE play-along lessons

By signing up you’ll also receive our ongoing free lessons and special offers. Don’t worry, we value your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Mobile App

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

FAQs

Pianote / Chord Theory / Mar 4

How to Play ALL Piano Chords (Major, Minor, 7ths)