There are few things more daunting than sitting in front of a large stack of complicated sheet music. Whether you’re a pro looking to brush up on the basics or if you’re totally lost after falling ...

When you learn to read music, it’s much like learning to read a book. While the notes on the stave go up and down to indicate pitch, we also read from left to right, and that’s the element which ...

We've come a pretty long way since I first sat at the piano bench as a six-year-old kid. Gone (mostly) are the days of a matronly old lady rapping you on the knuckles, correcting your posture, and ...

Music training seems to boost reading skills in young children by enhancing their ability to recognise and manipulate the sounds that make up words. Learning to play an instrument has long been linked ...