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A common question: why don't we just call it F? In a scale, we only use each letter once, if we can. This is an F # major scale, and therefore, we want to specify that it's E #, because we've raised the E, just like we've "raised" every other note in the scale, including F!⁠
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In sheet music as well, it depends on where the note came from. We may call it E # if it would normally be E, but the composer decided to raise the note to lead into F # perhaps. It can often be debated, but it is ultimately the composer's choice, and we live with it!⁠
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It's not as hard as you think! Can be as simple a speaking a mantra out loud as you play: "together, right, left..." and so on.⁠
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One trick to remember the ledger line notes in both Treble and Bass clef: the three lines above and below the staff spell ACE from bottom to top. Watch the video for the visualization!⁠
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Rotate your hand with the notes you're playing - don't try to cover each note from the beginning. To see arpeggio fingerings in different keys, download the Complete Guide to Arpeggios in our Store for free.

https://www.hoffmanacademy.com/store/learning-and-teaching-resources/complete-guide-to-arpeggios

Now you have to hire them for your math tutor as well.⁠
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Play an 8-note scale with five fingers by tucking a thumb under, or moving a 3-finger over. These fingerings all change depending on the black keys in a scale. For a full guide, download our completely free, guide to all scales fingerings.

https://www.hoffmanacademy.com/store/learning-and-teaching-resources/the-one-book-of-all-piano-scales

In reality, music can be such a gift to your mental health. Try sitting down at the piano with no other intention but to clear your mind. We hope it works for you :)⁠
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We give grace to the accuracy of a Grace Note ;)⁠
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If the second, then we recommend starting with one of our games ;)⁠

Start here: https://www.hoffmanacademy.com/piano-games/play
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The dot adds half the length of the note. A dotted half note is three beats, a dotted quarter is one and a half beats. But how do you count that? It will feel slightly syncopated. Try clapping along!⁠
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