Diana Mascari5 min readMusic TheoryHow to Identify the Key of Any Song in No TimeIntroduction How often have you looked at a song or classical piece and noticed symbols on the left side of the music? These symbols,...
Diana Mascari4 min readTips for Better Piano PlayingWhat Is Bass in 2 & How Does Using It Bring Vitality To Your Piano Playing?In this article, we'll talk about the accompaniment style called bass in 2. After I explain what it is, I'll show you where you can use...
Diana Mascari3 min readTips for Better Piano PlayingHow Can the TAP System Transform Your Piano Playing? Diana plays "Yesterdays"(Kern)One of the most important aspects of playing the piano is the way you can personalize your performance of a song. Although there are many...
Diana Mascari4 min readTips for Better Piano PlayingWhat's The Difference Between Playing a Classical Piece and a Jazz Composition? In this article, using my performances of Duke Ellington's Meditation and Duke Ellington's Theme from New World A-Comin', I'll explain...
Diana Mascari4 min readGreat American SongbookWhat's The Difference Between a Real Teacher & Pre-Recorded Lessons?There are many excellent piano teaching programs on line today. Because of technology, experienced piano instructors are able to put...