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ResourcesPiano TuningMy long-time piano tuner has recently moved to Florida. I will be looking at the person she recommended and will list them here when I can do so based on personal experience. Sheet Music for FunI use SheetMusicDirect.com for single songs ( https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/ ) Locally, I go to Music and Arts either in Sterling or in Leesburg. They are very knowledgable, kind, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you have what you need without being pushy. I favor them over other local shops. Interesting ArticlesHave you ever wondered about the pedals on a piano? https://www.hoffmanacademy.com/blog/what-are-piano-pedals-for/ Can you tell the difference between a cheap and an expensive piano? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApGXujZVWf4&app=desktop How were keyboard instruments developed? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uCCw_hmILA Science says music lessons are the best thing you can do for your child. https://www.mic.com/articles/110628/13-scientific-studies-prove-music-lessons-were-the-best-thing-your-parents-did-for-you?utm_term=share Apps for Home UseThese are all available on the Apple App Store, most of them for free. Each brings a particular skill set into focus and emphasizes some aspect either of piano playing or music in general. Flashnote Derby https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flashnote-derby/id453126527 Note Rush https://www.noterushapp.com Rhythm Swing https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rhythm-swing-fun-rhythm-drills-for-kids/id1007346233 The Most Addicting Sheep Game Ever https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-most-addicting-sheep-game/id550921301 Staff Wars https://apps.apple.com/us/app/staffwars/id810405576 Pro Metronome https://apps.apple.com/us/app/true/id477960671?preserveScrollPosition=true#?platform=ipad |