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.
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…
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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…
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…
Roll up pianos are designed to be rolled up and put in a suitcase or box for traveling. Piano has always been one of the most difficult instruments to travel with (you can’t just wear them on you back like a guitar) and roll up pianos are designed to solve this problem. Unfortunately, roll up…
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…
Pianos come in all shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common – they are heavy. If you’re thinking about moving a piano, you’d better know how much it weighs. And in this guide, we’ll tell you. First off, if you know the exact model of your piano, you can look up the…
Maintaining a piano in good condition is not complicated. Keep the piano on an inside wall to prevent temperature changes and don’t move it often. Once or twice a year, have a piano tuner do some maintenance and tune the instrument, and you should be all set. But problems do occur. Most commonly, you’ll sit…
Buying a used piano is a good move for most prospective piano owners. Pianos tend to have long shelf lives, especially if they are properly maintained and cared for. Pianos are expensive instruments and moving them around is not easy. You want to be sure you’re buying a good instrument before you shell out cash…