A Keyboard Workstation is used a lot for studio work but if you are a performer you can definitely use its stunning sounds for live performances, especially for playing original music. Introduction Keyboard workstations are one of the classiest looking keyboards, usually with full color LCD screen and a glossy chassis. And these are rugged […]
Casio CTK-6250 (vs Casio CTK6200) vs Yamaha PSR-E463 (vs Yamaha PSRE453): Best 61-key keyboards
Casio CTK-6250 (vs Casio CTK6200) vs Yamaha PSR-E463 (vs Yamaha PSRE453). Best 61-key keyboards compared. Looking for a 61-keyboard with decent set of features, but not the cheapest one, and also not a professional keyboard? Here are a few options: Casio CTK-6250, Casio CTK6200, Yamaha PSR-E463, Yamaha PSRE453. The Casio CTK6200 and the Yamaha PSRE453 […]
Best Vinyl Record Storage & Display: Ideas & Solutions
Best Vinyl Record Storage Ideas: Shelves, racks, boxes, cases, crates and stands. Vinyl Records Back in Vogue There are many who believe that ‘Nothing beats listening to music on vinyl.’ Add it to the nostalgic aspect, the pops and hisses, and you really start liking vinyl again. And probably that’s the reason that the sales […]
Multi-Instrument (Guitar/Keyboard) Throne with Backrest for Drums, Guitars & Keyboards
Professional performances can last for hours, so a multi-instrument throne with backrest is something that you really need to consider if you’re going to be performing onstage. These thrones an be used by drum players, guitar players, keyboard players, or for that matter, by any musician who plays a musical instrument. Introduction Playing a musical […]
Review of Casio XW Digital Synthesizers
Casio may not be very popular for such products, but of late, Casio has been trying to expand their offerings and want to be seen as a company that not only manufactures good keyboards, but also music technology/electronics equipment. Now that Casio has some cool digital synthesizers, here are reviews of the Casio XW series […]
Beginner Piano Lessons – Locating Middle C on the Piano
Locating Middle C on the Piano If you have just started taking piano lessons or intend to take up lessons sometime soon, this is one term that you will come across quite often. So where exactly is the Middle C on the Piano? Here is a video that shows you how to find the middle […]
Yamaha MODX Keyboard, a mid-range synth
Yamaha MODX6 is a new mid-range synth, a high performance, yet less expensive variant of the Yamaha Montage workstation. Available in different sizes (61, 76, and 88 keys). Its perfect for musicians/music-makers on the go, because of its compact, lightweight construction. The MODX will come in three models: 49-key MODX6, 76-key MODX7 and 88-key MODX8. […]
Yamaha PSR-A3000: 61-key world keyboard with a wide range of styles and voices
Yamaha PSR A3000 61-key Keyboard is a top of the line arranger workstation, perfect for performers who like to play in a wide range of genres, especially, Arabic, Latin and other Asian music. The advanced arranger keyboard features over thousand voices, has several styles, real time scale tuning, big LCD Screen, and Built-in Speakers. Highlights […]
Bestsellers – Orchestral, Wooden Stands & Accessories
List of Bestselling Products Here are some of the best selling music stands, wooden as well as metal, and related accessories that have been recommended by several users. To begin with the wooden ones, a reasonably priced one is the on stage music stand, which comes with a tripod folding base for convenient storage and […]
ARP Instruments
Founded by Alan Robert Pearlman (the brand is named after his initials A.R.P) in 1969, ARP Instruments quickly emerged as a serious threat to Moog Music (pioneers of modular synthesis) and eventually went past them as the world’s leading manufacturer of electronic instruments. ARP was extremely popular in the 1970s for crafting quality analog synthesizers, […]
Decoding the Harmonic Minor Scale
Harmonic Minor Scale – Though the Major scale and the natural Minor scale are the most popular scales and you can find lots of songs based on these scales, there are not the only scales in existence. A scale is basically a set of notes arranged in some specific order or sequence. If you change […]
Yamaha Disklavier Piano – Review & Video of the All-in-One Entertainment System
Yamaha Disklavier Piano: There was a time when you just had acoustic and digital pianos, and they were kept as two different groups with minimum overlapping. But over the years, things have changed and manufacturers today realize that the consumer has become much more demanding. Today an acoustic piano also comes with several features that […]
Celtic Sheet Music: Best Resources
Find great resources for Free Celtic Sheet Music here… Looking for Free Celtic sheet music to increase your repertoire? A Celtic tune played on a fiddle or whistle can be just irresistible! If you are one of those who have been smitten by it, here is a great collection of Celtic music. Some of the […]
Learn What are Accidentals in Music Theory
What are Accidentals in Music Theory – Used to alter the pitch of a note. Learn more about it here. Accidentals are musical symbols that are used to change the pitch of a note. The pitch can either be raised or lowered and the change can be either a half step or a whole step. […]
Happy Birthday To You, World’s Most Famous Song
Happy Birthday to you is the World’s most famous song. Find sheet music and lyrics, and links to download the song. This is one of the most sought after song among beginner music students and almost everyone who is learning wants to play this song on the guitar. There is no doubt this is the […]
The European Concert – Brahms; Haydn; Beethoven
When you talk of classical music, to be frank, it really doesn’t get much better than the Berlin Philharmonic. And ‘The European Concert’ brings together the dynamic young maestro with some of the world’s finest musicians. What you get to hear is great works of Brahms, Haydn and Beethoven, climaxed by Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. Overview […]
Keyboards for Sale – Discount Music Gear & Pianos for Sale
Discount keyboards and digital pianos for sale: Find the best deals & prices, including used ones with price cuts. Save Big Dollars here… Limited Stock…For the early thinkers and quick movers! From headphones to microphones, find discounts on home studio production equipment on Zzounds. Read here for more… Available in Limited Quantities – Act Now […]
Korg D1: Lightweight, affordable 88-key stage piano with RH3 action
Korg recently introduced the Korg D1 digital piano, a mid-range portable stage piano. Its a lightweight (no speakers) piano that you can use for daily practice or even for performing live (though its more for practicing at home). The Korg D1 comes with RH3 key action (found on the more expensive Korg keyboards) and its […]
Drums & Percussion Instruments: Buyers Guide
Here you will find drum sets, electronic drums, and percussion accessories for every level of player. Introduction to Drums & Percussion Instruments Drums & Percussion Instruments are the most ancient instruments of all, known to mankind from the earliest days of civilization. It may not have been used for entertainment then, but today, Drums are […]
Printable Piano Sheet Music Downloads
Piano Sheet Music: Here are the best resources to find sheet music for piano (for skills of all ages). Also, learn about the various types of Printed Music. Being able to read music and communicate music through written notes is an important part of learning music. This an important skill to possess (being able to […]
Suzuki SS-100 Digital Piano Repair – Sticky Keys
Question: My Suzuki digital piano model # SS-100 has 8 black and 3 white keys that stick. Where do I find a repair person around Lincoln, Ne? I called Dietz Piano and they do not repair Suzuki Pianos, and inferred it may be a problem to find a repair person. I purchased my piano 10/11/05 […]
Electric Pianos: Full-featured touring piano keyboards for performing on-stage
Electric piano sounds were prominently used in recordings of Duke Ellington, Sun Ra, and Ray Charles. Classic models like the Wurlitzer 200A and Rhodes Stage 73 continue to fascinate musicians’ even today. While you may be able to get your hands on a vintage model, there are several recent stage pianos with an exciting set […]
Piano Restoration: More on rebuilding, refinishing, refurbishing an old piano
Piano Restoration Tips: Commonly asked Piano Rebuilding, Refinishing, Refurbishing & Restoration queries and their possible solutions. How much does it cost, what tools are involved, where you should get it done…read all about it here… Have an old grand piano lying in your house and want to get it back to its earlier glory, to […]
Weber Upright & Grand Pianos
Weber Upright & Grand Pianos Bit of History Named after Albert Weber, a young German piano prodigy who migrated from Bavaria, Germany to the US in the quest to make a better piano! In the year 1852, the first of the high quality vertical and horizontal pianos were rolled out under the Weber Company. The […]
Inception (Hans Zimmer) music theme / soundtrack
Film composer Hans Zimmer play live (with his musicians) at the Coachella festival (2017) in California. They released an amazing video of their performance of the Inception suite. The group had performed the same theme in Vienna as well. In the video, on the right side of the stage, you can spot a complete eurorack […]
Used Piano Appraisals: How to Inspect & Find Pianos for Cheap
Used Piano Appraisals: Know how much your piano is worth. Here’s how to inspect a used piano, and tips and suggestions to help you find pianos for cheap, discounted prices. Piano Appraisal simply means the process of finding out how much a Piano is worth. Normally done by a piano appraiser for a small fee, […]
Best Otamatone, Reviews
Otamatone is a unique shaped musical instrument; its shaped like a musical note and sounds like theremin. Here’s more on the unique instrument, how it works and some amazing songs played on the Otamatone. Buy Otamatone Otamatones come in different colors such as white, blue, pink, black. Aside from Kirby, you get special versions, like […]
George Michael: Top Essential Songs
After going solo, George Michael soon transitioned from teenage pretty boy to outspoken pop force. In the years that followed, the singer-songwriter went on to work with idols such as Aretha Franklin and Elton John, and also took on social and sexual taboos in increasingly bold fashion. Here are top George Michael songs: Wham!, “Wake […]
How To Play Piano Songs As If Its Child’s Play
Here are practical tips and suggestions on How To Play Piano Songs. Find useful tricks to learn piano songs fast. Okay, so you have taken the initial steps towards learning the piano; be it going to your teacher for regular piano lessons or, if you are learning on you own, going through the lessons in […]
Understanding piano fingering for musical gain and for better piano performance
Understanding how to use correct Piano Fingering is an important aspect of piano technique. It is important that you learn to use the correct fingers right from the beginning. What Do You Mean By Piano Fingering? Piano fingering basically means the correct use of your fingers while playing the piano! Using the correct fingering is […]
Ed Sheeran Shape of You Easy Piano Tutorial: How to play
Shape of You is one of Ed Sheeran’s biggest hits. Youngsters love that song and the song is popular all over the world. Want to play the song on the piano? Here’s a tutorial that shows how to play the song, Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran on the piano. You will find video tutorial […]
Yamaha Synthesizers for Various Skill Levels & Genres
Yamaha is a leader in producing recording gear, including keyboard synthesizers. Synthesizers are commonly used in popular music with almost every artist using one in their recordings. With a Yamaha synth, you can create exciting sounds and take your performances to new levels. Introduction Yamaha Synthesizers are consistently chosen by musicians of all skill levels […]
The very best of Richard Clayderman
The Guinness Book of World Records says Richard Clayderman (born Philippe Pagès) is the most successful pianist in the world. He is known the world over for his soothing, lush and sophisticated piano music. About Richard Clayderman If you’re a beginner on the piano, and haven’t heard of Richard Clayderman (very unlikely though), I would […]
Alesis Digital Pianos (Coda, Coda Pro)
Alesis Digital Pianos reviewed here. Alesis has been making cutting edge music gear and recording equipment for few decades now. Although Alesis synths and electronic drum kits are much sought after by musicians, Alesis has been trying to do the same with its digital pianos as well. Few years back, Alesis had come out with […]
Music Gadgets & Equipment for Family Fun
Music doesn’t have to be enjoyed alone, there are many occasions when music can be enjoyed not just by the entire family, it also serves as a great family bonding time. More and more gadgets are now coming out that target families as well. With these gadgets, your entire family can have a great time […]
Best Keytars for Kids: Fun toy keyboard guitar for children
Best Keytars for Kids. The Keytar (short for keyboard guitar) is a piano-like instrument, with keys, that is held and played like a guitar (strapped around the neck). Best Child’s Keytars Here are some of the best toy Keytars available on the market. Wowwee Paper Jamz Justin Bieber Keyboard Guitar Play to Justin Bieber […]
Mozarteum University: Study music in Salzburg, Austria (Mozart’s birthplace)
Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, also known simply as Mozarteum Salzburg, is a university in Salzburg, Austria which specializes in music and the dramatic arts. Music at Mozarteum University, Salzburg Built more than a century back, the Mozarteum was founded by the Salzburg Cathedral Music Society as a school of music. It became a conservatory in 1914, […]
Learn to play the black keys on piano
Everything you need to know about the black keys on the piano. Welcome to the world of flats and sharps. A piano has a series of white and black keys. But if you have recently started learning to play the piano, for a few months you’re unlikely to use most of the black keys on […]
Keyboard Manuals / Instruction Manuals: Find Them Online
Find keyboard manuals / instruction manuals online for electronic keyboard, synthesizer, organ and digital keyboard piano. Check this place out if you have lost your keyboard user manual. A user manual helps you learn a lot more about your keyboard instrument, and its several features. Introduction If you have bought a new digital piano/keyboard, you […]
Best piano learning software & apps to kickstart your piano lessons
Best Learning Piano Software & apps reviews (Piano Lessons for Beginners to Intermediate): Learning to play an instrument has never been easier (or more convenient) thanks to these online piano lessons. Now you can take piano lessons right from the comfort of your home and you can learn to tickle the ivories at a fraction […]
Top 9 tips for efficient (& productive) piano practice
Here are the fundamentals of piano practice that will keep you going and help you to learn new songs quite fast. Want to become better at playing the piano (or any other musical instrument)? The only way is to practice, and that is where most beginners falter, be it children or adults. Most students practice […]
Yamaha Clavinova CSP Digital Pianos
Yamaha Clavinova CSP Digital Pianos: App driven smart piano that teaches you to play. About the Clavinova CSP Series Yamaha Clavinova already has a couple of series – the CLP and the CVP series, but the CSP series has tools that makes it easier to learn to play the piano. The Clavinova CSP series pianos […]
How to Play INTERSTELLAR Main Theme on Piano
Here’s how to Play INTERSTELLAR main theme (composed by Hans Zimmer ) on the Piano. Checkout this version played beautifully by Patrik Pietschmann. Watch: Watch Interstellar – Main Theme (Piano Version). Enjoy the beautiful playing of the theme on the piano. The melody is simple but what makes it so beautiful is its chord structure […]
Chopin’s Piano – A Journey Through Romanticism (New Book)
Chopin’s Piano – A Journey Through Romanticism is a new book that has been published by Paul Kildea (conductor, author and biographer). Books about pianos often explore a particular facet of the instrument—its history, how it works, its effect on society, its contribution to the world of music. Kildea’s book takes a refreshingly different approach. […]
Top Jazz Music Education Resources
Top Jazz Education resources and information on jazz music for students, teachers, performers and even listeners. About Jazz Jazz is one style of music that musicians love because of the improvisations involved. To the uninitiated, jazz may seem a bit complex (to learn and play), but once you understand the basics and a bit of […]
The Pianist Movie
The Pianist: Movie about a Polish Jewish Pianist “Wladyslaw Szpilman” (played by Adrien Brody) during World War II. It depicts how he struggles to elude capture and survives the destruction of the Warsaw ghetto! Star Cast – The Pianist Movie Release Year: Jan 2003 Genre: Biography | Drama | Music | War Director: Roman […]
Video Game Sheet Music
Find great resources & links for Video Game Sheet Music. We are trying to build a collection of sheet-music for popular video game music. There are some pretty good arrangements available, and we will be adding more on the future. Feel free to get in touch if you wish to contribute to this page. Introduction […]
How to play Amazing Grace (Notes, Sheet Music)
Here’s how to play Amazing Grace on various music instruments – piano, guitar, violin. Find chords, notes and sheet music. What is Amazing Grace Pick up any beginner piano book and you’re going to find this very popular piece of music. Here’s more on this traditional song – Amazing Grace. “Amazing Grace” is a Christian […]
Piano Accompaniment Patterns: How to use styles, accompaniment, fingered mode
The various piano accompaniment patterns on your piano keyboard is the reason that these instrument are so popular. The built-in rhythm recognizes almost all the possible chords that you play. Also learn how to use the various styles and accompaniment and their variations like Intro, Fill-ins and endings on a music (arranger) keyboard. You should […]
Guitar Lessons for Beginners: Kick-start Your Dream of Playing the Guitar
Guitar Lessons for Beginners: Learn the basics such as the right way to hold, learn to play notes, chords, scales, strum, licks, riffs, songs, solos, and more. Useful books, methods, resources, and tips to help you learn to play the guitar better and faster. Various Methods & Resources for Guitar Learning Here are the various […]