Be it the Candidates tournament coming to an end or a 16-year-old crossing 2700 ELO rating, July was quite a busy month for chess fans all over the world. With so much happening all around, it’s expected for you to miss one or two chess headlines. But, not at EnthuZiastic. Here, we bring to you… Continue reading Chess Updates | July 2022
Month: July 2022
Can a Queen Move Like a Knight?
Fun fact: A Queen can move like a King, Rook, and Bishop. I know what you’re thinking now because most beginners do the same. They ask: can a queen move like a knight? Let me answer this in one word–nope. No, a queen can’t move like a knight. If you’re wondering why, keep reading this… Continue reading Can a Queen Move Like a Knight?
Beginner’s Guide to Hindi Verbs – क्रिया क्या होते है?
I was ———— Book. He ———— to Seattle. Did any of these make sense to you? No, right? While you may assume some action is being done, you can’t be sure unless someone specifies. This isn’t just the case in English Grammar, it is an integral part of Hindi grammar as well. And it is… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Hindi Verbs – क्रिया क्या होते है?
How Many Strings Does A Guitar Have?
The guitar is a beautiful instrument that produces melodies based on the techniques employed. And usually, the player only has to worry about 6 strings; with that, they have enough to play an entire song, but it continues to evolve to this day. During its era of creation, the guitar had either 4 or 6… Continue reading How Many Strings Does A Guitar Have?
Is Piano a String Instrument or Percussion Instrument?
According to Wassily Kandinsky, the piano strings are the soul of the piano, and the artists help to vibrate the soul. That said, have you ever wondered, “Is piano a string instrument or a percussion instrument?” This question always bothered me when I started playing. Therefore, I did some digging. And, now I know what… Continue reading Is Piano a String Instrument or Percussion Instrument?
How to Play C Minor on Guitar?
“It’s a law, a law of the universe. Like gravity or stupidity or how a minor chord always sounds sad”- Catherynne M Valente With all due respect, I disagree with the latter part. Minor chords need not necessarily sound sad. Have you heard how C minor on guitar sounds? It doesn’t sound miserable. Instead, it… Continue reading How to Play C Minor on Guitar?
How to Play Piano Faster: Train Yourself
Imagine you are in a piano recital and up against a famous virtuoso like Yuja Wang, one of the best female pianists of all time, more popularly known as “Flying Fingers.” You’d be a little intimidated by that, right? I mean, everyone would. After all, she is famous for playing fast. But that is not… Continue reading How to Play Piano Faster: Train Yourself
11 Must-Know Piano Exercises For Beginners
Piano is a gorgeous instrument with a melody that is second to none. It has a simple layout that can be easily memorized. That means you can start playing it right away. But why do people find it difficult to master the Piano? The reason lies in its simplicity. It is the piano’s simplicity that… Continue reading 11 Must-Know Piano Exercises For Beginners
How Does a Knight Move in Chess?
Be it the king, queen, or the bishop, all chess pieces and pawns move diagonally or in a straight line. But, a knight is different from all. It’s unique and powerful. Because it’s the only piece on the chessboard that can move both horizontally and vertically in one go. Now, the question is: how does… Continue reading How Does a Knight Move in Chess?
Finger Abacus: Learn the Technique to Calculate Faster
Is your kid struggling with math? Are they confused in simple mathematical operations? Well, if that’s the scenario, you must check out finger abacus techniques. These techniques are as quick and efficient as an abacus, but the perk is that you only need your fingers. That’s all! With finger abacus formulae, your kid can calculate… Continue reading Finger Abacus: Learn the Technique to Calculate Faster