Piano

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…

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…

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…

People often wonder, should I close the lid (or fallboard) to protect the keys on my piano? Well, the truth depends on your keys and your personal taste! In this guide, we will go over what the piano fallboard is, what it does, and whether you should keep it closed or open. The truth may…

Piano can be a bit of a solitary instrument. Whereas guitar students often end up jamming and playing with their teachers and peers, piano students often practice and perform alone. This can foster a competitive attitude among pianists and some students can even end up bored. Learning and playing duets is a great way to…

The internet has vast resources for those learning to play music. Students can learn from YouTube, a variety of online courses, and virtual lessons. While all this is helpful, many students still want to learn to read music and be able to play from sheet music. The internet can help with this too! In this…