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# Piano Tuning
Mary Beth Tawes of Melodic Pianos is wonderful - she is very talented when tuning your piano and she is respectful of your time and resources!
http://melodicpianos.com

## Sheet Music for Fun
I use SheetMusicDirect.com for single songs ( https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/ )

Locally, I go to Music and Arts either in Sterling or in Leesburg. They are very knowledgable, kind, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you have what you need without being pushy. I favor them over other local shops.

## Interesting Articles
Have you ever wondered about the pedals on a piano? 
https://www.hoffmanacademy.com/blog/what-are-piano-pedals-for/

Can you tell the difference between a cheap and an expensive piano? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApGXujZVWf4&app=desktop

How were keyboard instruments developed?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uCCw_hmILA

## Apps for Home Use
These are all available on the Apple App Store, most of them for free. Each brings a particular skill set into focus and emphasizes some aspect either of piano playing or music in general. 

Flashnote Derby
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flashnote-derby/id453126527

Note Rush
https://www.noterushapp.com

Rhythm Swing
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rhythm-swing-fun-rhythm-drills-for-kids/id1007346233

The Most Addicting Sheep Game Ever
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-most-addicting-sheep-game/id550921301

Staff Wars
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/staffwars/id810405576

Pro Metronome
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/true/id477960671?preserveScrollPosition=true#?platform=ipad




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