Piano blog
Honest answers to the questions every beginner asks — no hype, no upsell. Just what it’s actually like to learn the piano, and how to make it easier.
What Is a Chord Progression?
The four loops behind thousands of songs — I–V–vi–IV, the '50s doo-wop, 12-bar blues, and ii–V–I — with a ten-minute practice method for each.
Read post › Post · Nov 10, 2026 · Chords12 Major Piano Chords: Chart & Fingerings
All twelve major chords in one chart — notes, fingerings for both hands, and the four-tier practice order that turns the list into muscle memory.
Read post › Post · Nov 6, 2026 · Easy songs15 Easy Piano Songs for Beginners
Fifteen beginner-friendly songs with letter notes — starting phrases, why each one works, and the practice method that makes them stick.
Read post › Post · Nov 3, 2026 · Note namesPiano Notes Explained
White keys, black keys, sharps and flats — how the twelve-key pattern works, and the landmarks that let you name any note on the piano in seconds.
Read post › Guide · Complete beginner pathLearn to Play Piano Online
The complete beginner's guide: what to learn, in what order, and how to practice — with a 30-day starter plan, all on free tools.
Read post › Post · Oct 26, 2026 · Key mappingsHow to Play Piano on Your Computer Keyboard
The full A S D F G H J K L key mapping, black keys, octave shifts, and sustain — plus practice tips that transfer to a real instrument.
Read post › Post · Oct 26, 2026 · Beginner questionsIs Piano Hard to Learn?
An honest answer for total beginners: what is genuinely difficult, what is easier than you think, and how hard it gets depends on your goal.
Read post › Post · Realistic timelinesHow Long Does It Take to Learn Piano?
An honest answer, stage by stage — from your first song to intermediate repertoire — with the factors that actually matter.
Read post › Post · Buying adviceDigital vs. Acoustic Piano
Touch, sound, price, maintenance — an honest comparison for beginners, plus what to look for in your first instrument.
Read post ›You don’t need to buy anything before you start. Open the online piano, work through our beginner guides, and play your first song this week. The right instrument matters — but the first ten hours of practice matter more, and those are free.