Classical Piano still forms the basis of all music learning, and as far as the music is concerned, its followers still remain intact, and you can still hear classical music being used as the soundtrack for most Hollywood movies. Here’s more on classical piano music for beginners, find classical piano lessons and easy classical piano […]
Music Stand Types: Essential tools to hold sheet music, instruments
Music stands are essential tools used by musicians to hold and display their sheet music while they perform. You also get music stands that are designed to hold the instrument when not in use. Within these categories, there re more types of music stands available to cater to different needs and preferences. Music Stands: Introduction […]
Roland DP-10 Damper Pedal
Roland DP-10 Damper Pedal reviewed here. Its sturdy, is a real-feel pedal, comes with a non-slip rubber plate, is compatible with Roland half-damper capable keyboards. Roland Roland DP-10: Review gives a real-pedal feel and comes with a non-slip rubber plate to minimize movement on the floor. It comes with extended cable (2.2m), suitable for keyboard […]
Best Kawai digital pianos: Impressive in quality and character
Kawai has been crafting world-class pianos for decades, and their experience in crafting acoustic pianos has helped them create top-class digital pianos as well. Kawai digital Pianos can be used for learning to play piano at home, for recording in the studio, or playing on stage. Their digital pianos can be categorised under CA, CN, […]
What is Sonata in Music: Explanation and review of popular compositions
If you are a music student or enjoy listening to classical music, you must have come across the term ‘Sonata’. Let’s take a closer look at the Sonata form in Music. Introduction Sonata used to mean any piece of music that was played (as opposed to a cantata, a piece that was sung).Over the years, […]
Mathematics & Music: What’s the link?
“There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres.” — Pythagoras [easyazon_infoblock align=”none” cart=”n” identifier=”0262516551″ locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″] Videos Music + Math: Symmetry. “From Pythagoras’ observations of the fundamental mathematical relationship between vibrating strings and harmony to the digitized musical world we enjoy today, The Majesty of […]
Casio Electric Piano: Slowly Rising to Professional Heights
Casio Electric Piano for stage performances! Casio is gradually introducing performance keyboards keeping in mind amateurs and professional musicians. Do the following characteristics apply to you? You rank yourself as a novice or intermediate keyboardist. You’re looking for ways to improve your keyboard playing skills. You would like to record works you’ve done and swap […]
How to make your keyboard stand more stable
Here are some tips on how to make your Keyboard stand more stable. These tips apply to Amp, Rack, Mixer, Keyboard stands. Some keyboard stands are wobbly, and while they are designed to handle weights as mentioned in its specs, some players find it irritating (the fact that it wobbles). You always have the option […]
Here’s Why Yamaha P-255B is the Best 88-Key Digital Piano in its Class
Here’s a complete review of Yamaha P255B 88-Key Digital Piano, its one of the best 88-key digital pianos in its class, especially if you’re keen on top-notch piano sounds and a simplified feature-list. Graded Hammer weighted keys with Synthetic Ivory Keytops, 256-fold polyphony, Yamaha CFIIIS concert piano sound samples, live performance features, Controller app for […]
Music Stand Trays: Accessory shelf / tray to keep things handy near your music stand
Music Stand Accessory Shelf / Tray: Useful accessory to keep things handy near your music stand. No doubt the music stand is a useful tool to have to hold your sheet music, but at times, you wish the stand had a shelf which could hold things like pencils/markers. The solution to this problem is to […]
Yamaha MOXF Series (MOXF6 & MOXF8) Keyboard Synthesizers
The new Yamaha MOXF Series (MOXF6 & MOXF8 models) music production keyboard synthesizers incorporate MOTIF XF sound engine, has a huge library of sounds and is expandable, has USB Audio/MIDI interfacing, has onboard sequencing, and many more features. It also comes with an extensive DAW / VST software bundle. The Yamaha MOXF series includes the […]
LCD Display of Digital Piano Keyboard: Common Issues
LCD display-related issues on piano keyboards. LCD Display of Digital Piano appears dim, screen doesn’t show anything or shows wrong information? Find all the tips, suggestions and solutions for display problems on electronic keyboards & pianos. It is similar to a computer screen, and on most computers you do the screen brightness settings from the […]
25 Note Wooden Xylophone for Beginners (Comes with 2 Mallets)
Xylophone is a popular musical instrument among kids, especially in school bands where kids play a variety of acoustic musical instruments. The xylophone is an acoustic instrument, has a unique tone, and is comparatively easy to learn to play. The xylophone is a percussion instrument made up of bars that are tuned in a manner […]
Best Digital Piano For Church: Worship Pianos
Best digital piano for church would depend on the size of the church, whether it already has PA/sound systems, and what type of music is played (hymns/classical or gospel). In most churches, space is a constraint so something that is compact and lightweight is more preferred, but if space i not an issue, you may […]
Lady Gaga’s show features a circular piano called a “PianoArc”
Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show featured a circular piano, with 294 keys. I guess the keyboardist with Lady Gaga’s band figured out that a circular piano suits him well onstage. Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show was full of music, fire, swinging on wires, and torches — but one thing that really stood out […]
Yamaha NP Pianos – Good Practice Pianos without the Bells & Whistles
Yamaha NP Piaggero Pianos: If you are looking for a good practice piano, and don’t want to buy a keyboard, then this can be a very good alternative. Yamaha has several series of keyboards ad digital pianos. The NP series keyboards have good piano sounds, simplistic layout, fewer features (focus is on playing the piano) […]
Roli Seaboard (Rise & Grand): Innovative Rubber Keyed Piano (Midi Controller)
Roli Seaboard reviewed here: A totally unique piano keyboard, with a soft, continuous surface that puts expression back at your fingertips. Allows unprecedented creative possibilities in a joyfully-crafted avatar of the keyboard. The Roli Seaboard is an innovative rubber-keyed Piano that lets you control Pitch, Volume and even Timbre via just touching the keys, and […]
Sheet Music Paper (Free)
In music, its very important to learn to read from sheets, and also learn to write music. Written music (on sheet music) is the manner in which music has been communicated for ages, from one musician to another. Its really heartening to know that you are putting in efforts to learn to read and write […]
USB Piano Keyboard: Makes it Easy to Use With Computer
A USB Piano Keyboard comes with a USB slot which makes it easy to make the connection between the keyboard and the computer, so that you can work with the various music software programs. Best USB Piano Keyboards Why USB? Before USB became popular, the way to connect a keyboard to a computer was through […]
Best Portable PA Systems
Best portable PA systems (and battery-powered PA speakers) to provide convenient sound amplification when needed, something that can be easily set up, and carried for transportation. These portable PA sound systems are the best compact live sound systems for bands and buskers for most practical applications. Introduction When it comes to PA (‘Public Address’) systems, […]
Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano Review
Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano review. While Roland calls the RD-2000 as a digital stage piano, it comes with a lot more. Dual sound engines, premium feel, advanced controller features, the Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano can be used as a main keyboard for professional stage and studio work. SuperNATURAL acoustic pianos, classic EPs, vintage effects, and […]
Top Piano Learning Methods and Resources
Today, there are several methods and resources to learn to play the piano. Going for private lessons from a piano teacher is not the only way. Here we take a look at the various methods and resources and will discuss the pros and cons of each so that you can use the appropriate ones to […]
Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII (25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller )
The Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII is a 25-Key USB MIDI Drum Pad & Keyboard Controller. Its now easy to have your own portable studio; create and perform music anywhere you like with this controller that easily fits in a laptop bag. A fantastic little controller (features slightly smaller sized keys), features a thumbstick (joystick) […]
CME Xkey Musical Keyboards: Designed for Mobile Music Creation, Studio Recording, and Live Performances
If you want a piano that you can carry around easily in your backpack and play it anywhere without it sounding like a kids piano, Xkey Portable Musical Keyboards from CME is what you should consider. The CME Xkey is the world’s only portable piano (definitely among the lightest), and seems to be the answer […]
100 Greatest, Famous Pianists (& keyboardists) of the Piano World
Find the 100 greatest and famous pianists of the piano world. All piano players out there do come and vote for your favorite. Vote for the greatest piano players & famous pianists of the Piano World Greatest Classical Pianists Famous Piano Players (and Composers) of the 18th and 19th CenturyAs the style of music started […]
Piano Tuning Guide: Essential maintenance work on acoustic pianos
Guide to Piano Tuning: An essential maintenance work that is required because acoustic instruments go out of tune every few months due to various reasons. Piano tuning is a surprisingly simple process, although it doesn’t seem so when you look at it the first time. There are many who want to learn how to tune […]
Roland RD-800 88-Key Digital Stage Piano
The Roland RD-800 is Roland’s flagship RD stage piano and is powered by Roland’s world-famous SuperNATURAL piano engine. You get concert quality patches, 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys, you can customize the pianos and EPs on the color LCD (making it easier to play on stage). Layering and switching between the various instrument sounds is […]
Forget exams and play piano for the “joy” of it
Every adult should start taking piano lessons, if they had always dreamt about playing the piano. While its never too late to play the piano, it also important to be practical with your aspirations. There are many who learn to play the piano, just for the joy of it. But then after taking lessons for […]
Preparing Your Piano for Winter: Care & Playing Tips for the snowy season
Temperature in the northern hemisphere can fall several degrees below zero during winters. As you prepare to keep yourself warm, make sure you also take good care of your piano, so that its ready to be part of the holiday fun with friends and family. Here are some useful tips on how to maintain your […]
Music Keyboard Workstation: Portable Music Studio in One Keyboard
Music Keyboard Workstation guide: These keyboards have everything you need to make professional quality music, in one single instrument. These come equipped with all the tools needed for performance and for music production. Has a Synthesizer, Sequencer, Sampler all rolled into one instrument. Its the ultimate in digital/electronic keyboards; Introduction When you reach the stage […]
Free Piano Music: Sheets, Lessons, Music & Resources
Free Piano Music: Sheets, Lessons, music downloads & Resources for EASY to intermediate levels. Great for students as well as for teachers to supplement their piano methods. Find scales, chords, exercises, guides, reference sheets, music and more. If you are learning piano on your own, there are hundreds of sheet music here to be downloaded […]
Rondo Alla Turca Sheet Music: Popular Mozart Music
Rondo Alla Turca by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart played by various top pianists. Learn how to play the piece on various musical instruments, find sheet music, song samples, remixes, and more. Rondo Alla Turca The Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331 (300i), by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a piano sonata in three movements. […]
Anime Sheet Music
Anime Sheet Music: Find great resources & links here As more and more people discover Japanese animation, anime sheet music is becoming hugely popular. No wonder there are so many fan sites available online! You should easily be able to find sites devoted to Composers of music for both films and TV series. Anime Sheet […]
How to Remove or Disassemble Keys / Keybed from the Piano?
Want to fix the keys of your piano keyboard, you will first need to learn how to remove or disassemble Keys / Keybed from the Piano keyboard so that you can fix the problem. Steps to open an electronic music keyboard Open up your digital piano/keyboard using a screwdriver. On most keyboards, these screws are […]
Best Benches & Stools for Musicians: Reviews
Playing a musical instrument is one of the most soul-satisfying activities that one could do, and if you’re able to play it at a professional level, good money & fame could also come along. But before you reach that stage, you need to spend years of practice. You need to put in the efforts and […]
Listening to classical music while studying can improve test scores
Listening to music while Studying can improve focus, and studies reveal that works by classical masters such as Bach, Brahms, Mozart can also help improve test scores by improving sleep patterns and reducing stress. Students commonly listen to music while studying, doing assignments or homework, be it at home or in college campus. However, a […]
Music intervals explained (music theory)
Musical intervals is the distance between two musical notes in semitones (I hope you remember that on the guitar each fret represents one semitone). Music Interval is nothing but the distance between two notes or pitches. It is important to know about intervals as you can use them, besides chords, for harmonizing. It will also […]
Moog Synth Keyboards – Review of Moog Synthesizers
Moog’s classic analog synths have been used on countless recordings over the years. Their endearing analog sound and unique sonic capabilities make them popular instruments even today. Checkout Moog’s modular and semi-modular synthesizers, MoogerFooger effects pedal range, and more. Skip to Moog Synths on zZounds. Introduction Named after its founder Robert Moog, Moog Music builds […]
What’s a Theremin Music Instrument? Review, Buy Moog Theremins
Theremin Music Instrument: Eerie, sci-fi sounds at your fingertips. One of the earliest electronic instruments, you don’t have to touch it, just play it with a wave of your hand. We have reviewed various Moog theremins and have listed the factors to consider before buying a theremin. You may checkout the Moog Etherwave on zZounds. […]
Yamaha Piaggero NP12 Digital Piano, 61 Keys
The Yamaha Piaggero NP-12 is a digital piano with 61-keys (not weighted though) that comes with a very simple design. so if you hate those keyboards with dozens of features, knobs, sliders etc, you’re going to find the portable NP12 desirable. Its lightweight and can operate on batteries as well. It comes with a built-in […]
Dexibell VIVO Digital Pianos
The new “VIVO” digital Piano line-up from DEXIBELL use a completely new technology called T2L (True to Life), sampling and modelling methods, and comes with seductive aesthetics thanks to the Italian Design. Dexibell VIVO Digital Pianos: VIVO HOME VIVO STAGE VIVO PORTABLE Watch: Dexibell Vivo Digital Pianos Watch: Dexibell Vivo Digital Pianos Watch: Dexibell Vivo […]
Types of Orchestras: Opera, Classical, Modern Jazz, Movie Themes
Here we take a look at the various types of orchestras, though many feel that they’re all the same. However, they do differ depending on the number of musicians involved, and whether they play the Opera, Classical, Modern Jazz, or Movie Themes. If you’re a student of music, or take a keen interest in classical […]
Musician’s Gear Deluxe Conductor Music Stand
Here’s a complete review of Musician’s Gear Deluxe Conductor Music Stand. Very sturdy and can easily hold tons of sheets. Although not exactly portable as far as fitting in a gig bag is concerned. Its more of a stationary practice area type of stand, and not really the go type stand. But for home use […]
Halloween-themed concerts, aims to attract children
Longview Symphony Orchestra to present Halloween Spooktacular. Wear your Halloween costume to the symphony concert Saturday. You’ll be in good company. Children 12 and younger will be admitted to the concert for free if they’re wearing a costume and accompanied by a parent who buys his or her ticket at the door. “It’s going to […]
Proven Songwriting Tips to Make You More Effective As a Songwriter
Here are useful Songwriting tips & ideas to keep your creative juices flowing, and to add some freshness in your writing. Songwriters usually require the following skills (irrespective of the style): You need to create musical and lyrical ideas You need to arrange these ideas into formats that best suits the style of the song […]
Korg Kronos vs Yamaha Motif vs Roland Fantom vs Nord Stage Pianos
Comparison of the major workstations / stage pianos: Korg Kronos vs Yamaha Motif vs Roland Fantom vs Nord Stage Pianos. When buying such keyboards it’s always best to lay your hands on them, spend some time with them, and checkout the various sounds and features by yourself. It would be a good idea to take […]
Quik-Lok MS-332 Orchestra Sheet Stand
Quik-Lok MS332 sheet music stand: A sturdy orchestral music stand with a wide, wooden book plate. Height adjustable and sturdy stand from a trusted brand. Wooden Book Plate Quik Lok is a trusted brand that makes a wide range of music stand accessories and attachments, for a wide range of instruments and gear. For a […]
Yamaha PKBB1 Single Braced Adjustable X-Style Keyboard Bench
Here’s a complete review of the Yamaha PKBB1 Keyboard Bench is a best-selling keyboard bench because its sturdy, comfortable, fold-able and reasonably priced. You can use it with any portable keyboard or synthesizer. Thick padding and wide single seat, height adjustable and folds up for traveling convenience. [easyazon_link identifier=”B00I362NXU” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]See PRICE on Amazon[/easyazon_link]. […]
FREE Ernie Ball (EB) Music Man Stickers
Want a free Ernie Ball (EB) / Music Man Sticker sticker? These are cool stickers that you can stick on your gear, amps, cases or even the laptop/computer. You can even stick it on your car/truck, fridge, helmet, lunch box, toolbox. While most of the time, you can pick up EB stickers from your local […]
Musician’s Gear Heavy-Duty Folding Music Stand
Musician’s Gear Heavy-Duty Folding Music Stand reviewed here. Folds up for compact storage and transport. Height-adjustable from 37.01″ to 58.07″. Its solid, well designed stand that you can use to hold music sheets and even a music book, and its a great product for the price. Pros & Cons PROS: Inexpensive, Well designed, sturdy base […]