When you first learn the piano, you will find all your introductory pieces in the piano book are in the key of C Major- this basically means that all the notes are in the piece use the white notes on the piano. The first key you will com to that includes a sharp is the key of G Major which includes an F sharp. Before you even attempt playing a piece in this key, you should familiarise yourself where F sharp is on the piano - you can find it by identifying where F is and raisi

Are you looking for a music teacher who teaches music theory? It can be very hard trying to find a teacher who specialises in music theory, as many private tutors do not teach beyond Grade 5. Matthew Clayton, who graduated in music from Cardiff University in 2009, specialises in music theory and teach pupils Grade 6-8 in line with the ABRSM syllabus. Grade 6 music theory requires a further understanding of harmony. Matthew will encourage you to purchase Butterworth’s book ent

If you are thinking of sitting the ABRSM Music theory exam, you maybe looking for online music theory lessons. Look no further than Matthew Clayton, who is a fully qualified music teacher from the United Kingdom. He has studied music up to masters level, and now teaches piano and music theory in schools and colleges. If you would like to book online music theory lessons with Matthew, to help you pass your Grade 5 ABRSM music theory exam then please send an e-mail to matthew@p