Key Signature Tips
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Trick for Major Keys with SHARPS: Last sharp up a half step is the key
Trick for Major Keys with FLATS: Second to last (aka as second from the right) IS the key
One flat is F major
Zero sharps and flats is C major
If you know the major key, find the relative minor by going down three half steps, e.g. G major and E minor
Iowa MTA Auditions
Thursday, December 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are new IMTA Practice Theory Tests now on my website. Go to Online Resources/Iowa Auditions/IMTA Theory
Please note there are no Answer Keys, so after you take the test, bring it to your lesson and we'll go over it together.
Remember, if you have difficulty with some sections, take the Google Quiz I have created to help you study that topic. And if you don't see the topic and Theory Level you need, let me know and I'll put that on my priority list. ☺
Trying the One-Minute Club "quizzes" may help as well. I don't have those sorted for IMTA Levels, but you can try several different levels of NFMC (Federation) levels.
Piano Maestro Star Student, Asher Christensen!
Monday, November 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to Piano Maestro Star Student, Asher Christensen, for the week of 20 November!
Asher practiced .26 hours in 1 sessions. He played 5 songs a total of 6 times.
His most played song (2 times) was The Star-Spangled Banner
Way to go Asher!
