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# Piano Tuning
My long-time piano tuner has recently moved to Florida. I will be looking at the person she recommended and will list them here when I can do so based on personal experience.

## Extra Materials and Tools

Frixion erasable pens <br>
https://www.amazon.com/Retractable-Erasable-Assorted-Mistakes-Disappear/dp/B07D9Z7GYL/ref=sxin_17_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.2da95b6c-f59a-4699-bc43-d0ff036c6388%3Aamzn1.sym.2da95b6c-f59a-4699-bc43-d0ff036c6388&crid=BSZ0U54SCKDZ&cv_ct_cx=frixion%2Berasable%2Bpens&keywords=frixion%2Berasable%2Bpens&pd_rd_i=B07D9Z7GYL&pd_rd_r=035f5635-45d5-4f3f-9c5c-b238f762f3bd&pd_rd_w=SXIUC&pd_rd_wg=wubZX&pf_rd_p=2da95b6c-f59a-4699-bc43-d0ff036c6388&pf_rd_r=CZFDZSP81PM34K5433MH&qid=1752189305&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=Frixion%2Caps%2C111&sr=1-4-6024b2a3-78e4-4fed-8fed-e1613be3bcce-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1

Non-Stick Key Labels <br>
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BC8NVW4Q/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_10?smid=A3S2CRWAYU1P3I&th=1

Wunderkeys Very Useful Library (scroll to the bottom)<br>
https://wunderkeys.com/piano-books-music/


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

MuseScore is useful for crowdsourced extra music <br>
www.musescore.com

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

Science says music lessons are the best thing you can do for your child.
https://www.mic.com/articles/110628/13-scientific-studies-prove-music-lessons-were-the-best-thing-your-parents-did-for-you?utm_term=share

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201906/music-participation-is-linked-teens-academic-achievement
## 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