Daily Archives: October 4, 2026

Weather

7 day weeather

Perfect – here’s the live Environment Canada 7-day for Saint John, just issued today:

Current right now – Sun Oct 4, 6:00 PM ADT at Saint John Airport:
Mostly Cloudy, 13.3°C, Humidity 67%, Wind ESE 12 km/h

7-Day Forecast – issued 4:00 PM ADT Sun Oct 4, 2026:

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy before morning with 30% chance of showers. Fog patches developing before morning. Wind becoming SE 20 gusting to 40 early this evening. Low 11.

Mon Oct 5: Cloudy with 30% chance of showers in the morning and early afternoon. Showers beginning early afternoon. Fog patches. Amount 5 mm. Wind SE 20 gusting to 40 becoming SW 20 gusting to 40 in the afternoon. High 13. Mon night: Showers ending in the evening then partly cloudy. Wind W 20 gusting to 40. Low +4.

Tue Oct 6: A mix of sun and cloud. High 12. / Clear at night, Low +3.

Wed Oct 7: Sunny. High 13. / Night: Cloudy periods with 30% chance showers, Low 9.

Thu Oct 8: Mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance showers. High 16. / Cloudy periods, Low 8.

Fri Oct 9: Mix of sun and cloud. High 14. / Cloudy periods, Low +5. Sat Oct 10: Mix of sun and cloud. High 13.

Normals for this date: High 14°C / Low 5°C

Tomorrow is the wettest – about 5mm of showers and gusty SE winds. Mid-week clears up and Thursday looks like the warmest at 16°C.

music

Beginner Piano Lesson #19

Beginner Piano Lesson #19

Playing with Expression: Dynamics and Feeling

By Lesson 19, you’ve likely learned basic notes, simple chords, scales, and rhythm patterns. Now it’s time to make your music sound more expressive.

What Are Dynamics?

Dynamics tell you how loud or soft to play.

Common dynamic markings:

  • pp = very soft (pianissimo)
  • p = soft (piano)
  • mp = moderately soft
  • mf = moderately loud
  • f = loud (forte)
  • ff = very loud (fortissimo)

Exercise 1: Dynamic Control

Play a C major scale:

  1. Ascend softly (p)
  2. Descend loudly (f)
  3. Repeat, gradually getting louder going up and softer going down.

Focus on keeping the notes even.

Exercise 2: Simple Chord Progression

Play each chord four times:

  • C Major (C-E-G)
  • F Major (F-A-C)
  • G Major (G-B-D)
  • C Major (C-E-G)

Try:

  • First round: soft
  • Second round: loud
  • Third round: start soft and gradually get louder

Rhythm Practice

Count aloud:

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Play middle C on every number and clap on every “&”.

This improves timing and coordination.

Ear Training

Listen to a favorite song and ask:

  • Is it loud or soft?
  • Does it change volume?
  • Which section feels strongest?

Learning to hear dynamics helps your own playing.

Practice Goal (10–15 Minutes)

  • 3 min: C major scale
  • 4 min: Chord progression
  • 3 min: Rhythm exercise
  • 5 min: Play a simple song using soft and loud dynamics

Tip of the Day

A piano isn’t just about playing the right notes—it’s about making the notes tell a story. Even a simple melody sounds beautiful when you vary the volume and expression.

Next Lesson (#20): Introduction to the G Major Scale and the F♯ note. 🎹