Hi pianist or piano lover. Here you can find our guides on improving your piano based skills, finding the best piano related tools, or just pick up some tips about being a piano player in general.
Musical instruments can be a very mysterious thing upon first brush, and that includes the immortal piano. Whether acoustic or digital, most pianos come with pedals – usually three, each serving a different purpose. Some older pianos only come with two. But what do these pedals do, and why do pianos have pedals? Let’s explore…
The piano can be a difficult instrument to record properly due to its sheer size. Without the proper microphone(s) and placement, getting professional quality in terms of capturing the entire piano’s sound leaves much to be desired. Investing in a good microphone (or two) can make a world of difference when recording the piano. All…
If there’s one thing that toddlers up to the age of 3 are drawn to like magnets, it’s music. Their young, curious minds seem predisposed to trying everything and find joy when their actions make sounds. It can often be a little challenging for parents to figure out how best to facilitate their growing musical…
The piano is one of the most versatile instruments. Nearly every professional recording studio has one close at hand, and the sound fits into any style. Rap is no exception! Whether as an aspect of sampling or as its own melodic vehicle, the piano plays a huge role in this genre. Read on to listen…
Want to know how many piano grades there are? Well you’re in luck, as we’re about to give you all the details today. Read on to learn about piano grades and how each level differs from the next.
It’s more common than you might think. There are plenty of old upright pianos and organs hiding in people’s homes. If you’re the owner of one such instrument, you already know. While these pianos might be worth something to someone, sometimes finding a buyer can be difficult, not to mention the trouble of having to…
Though it takes years to learn how to play piano at an advanced level, anyone can sit down regularly and play a few notes. But are both of these people pianists? Or is it just the more advanced players? Read on to find out.
On the look out for a new piano bench? Want to know both the best budget options but also what you can get if money isn’t an issue? Whether you’ve a bad back and want to get a piano bench that won’t make it worse, or you just want a general bench that you’ll be…
Even though I started taking piano lessons at the age of four, reading music has never been my strong suit. I have always been better at learning by ear and improvising. Sight reading (the act of reading music you’ve never played and playing it as you read) has always been a major source of insecurity…
The Wurlitzer electric piano is my favorite vintage keyboard. I own and maintain one, and like to lug it across countries playing music and hammering out solos. They are great instruments with a great tone and a great look. Many folks who use them, don’t know very much about the Wurlitzer piano, so in this…
Baldwin Acrosonic pianos are one of the most popular apartment sized pianos of all time – and for good reason! Acrosonic pianos struck a balance between small size, quality sound, high-end materials, and a price that made them an enduring line of pianos. If you are reading this because you’ve come into possession of an…
Every piano player needs a piano, or at the very least, a keyboard. But it doesn’t take long for it to dawn on you that you also need accessories. Namely, a piano lamp is a must, especially if you’re a performing musician. In this guide, we look at the best piano lights for easy sheet…
So you’ve stumbled across flowkey and like what you see, but you’re wondering if the premium account is worth it and how it stacks up to the other piano learning apps. Can it really help improve your piano skills? Well in this article I’ll help you decide all of these and much more; I really…
Looking to improve your piano skills without forking out hundreds on a keyboard or thousands on a piano? Then a piano learning app may be the best solution. But which is the best piano learning app on the market? The one that best combines ease of use with the ability to help you become the…
Pianos are beautiful instruments that require a lot of care and training to build and maintain. Well-maintained pianos can last well over 100 years! Unfortunately, many pianos fall into disuse and eventually, disrepair. Old pianos that are not taken care of properly become a large, heavy thing that people end up wanting to get rid…