Learning to read and know the difference between a raised and lowered note can prevent pitfalls. Now in this music lesson diagram, I'll show you a simple path for understanding sharps and flats in music. Find out how easy it is to make music accidentals work for you. Enjoy the free download!

Knowing your scales is the key to playing and singing melodies. Have you ever been in a rehearsal or worship service and tried to remember how to play that certain scale or melody? Here is a known secret that is helpful to all musicians and singers: good songs and melodies are built from the building blocks of musical scales. By practicing and understanding the fundamentals of scales and modes, you are saved by the bell in times when you need it most! (Charted Examples in Guitar Tab and Keyboard Notation)

Join Ed Kerr from Maranatha! Music as he takes as through the journey of understanding chords and their structures for the keyboardist. No matter if you are a former classical pianist or experienced synth player, Ed offers some great tips and thoughts that will be useful for all your skill development needs.

More piano stuff! Many of you had great responses. Therefore, I've included another episode (Part 3) of Classical Pianists. You can find the music goodies below - a full PDF chart of 3 pages + an audio file that corresponds with the DEMO on pg.3. Have fun and keep growing in your craft!

Okay all you pianist and keyboardist out there in worship bands – this article is for you and your worship leader! I get this question all the time and I have found that answers are rarely addressed. We are talking about what to do with the classically trained pianist or any keyboard/piano player in working with a worship band.

Part 2: this article and media material contains demonstrations from Part 1. I've placed links below to demonstrate our music study in actual sheet music along with a recorded demo example. I can hear the cheers now from pianists all over the earth! There are 6 examples to our study found in the PDF chart as well as the Demo File. The Demo File is one whole recording with pauses per numbered example. Have fun and enjoy!