These next few lessons are going to be the most challenging, as we slowly continue to put both right and left hands together in the famous opening fanfare portion of John Williams' "Star Wars" theme. Watch out for the "dueling thumbs!" Remember that patience comes in small portions, and that by focusing a little at a time, you'll soon see yourself playing even the most difficult pieces of music! Note how we bridge a little of what we've already learned to a small portion of new music - that helps to build continuity in our musical learning process. Onward, dear Padawans! Another reminder: you can (and should, at this point) get the full sheet music score for "Star Wars" at MusicNotes.com and specifically at http://airturn.com/star-wars-from-scratch/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLYP-WYd6vs

https://amusicallife.com/best-guide-buy-care-sell-piano/ In this special video episode of A Musical Life, I wanted to talk about the world of the piano from the perspective of a professional pianist. Contrary to what you might think, I'm actually embarrassed to confess how little I've actually known about the different makes and models of pianos, much less how they actually work to make beautiful sounds beyond my own instincts and musical training. If a professional pianist has a hard time understanding the differences between piano manufacturers and the mechanical details of what makes one piano different from another, then how is an average lay person or first time piano buyer supposed to fare? To that end, I'm incredibly grateful to author Larry Fine, a piano technician who wrote the pioneering book, "The Piano Book", and then went on to share his in-depth knowledge of pianos on his website, http://pianobuyer.com Larry recently published a compendium to his massive website, titled "The Best of Acoustic and Digital Piano Buyer". This is a fantastic guide to everything about the piano - what they are, how they work, how to care for them, and even how to restore older pianos and dispose of unwanted ones. The book includes an overview of 80 brands of major piano manufacturers, and is an essential guide for everyone interested in pianos. You can purchase a copy of "The Best of Acoustic and Digital Piano Buyer" at http://pianobuyer.com or on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2CxfiH3 or at local bookstores everywhere. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDjcLSc7zB0