Piano Movers, Removals, Transport, Storage Companies – Find about professional moving companies to help you move your piano. Why You May Need to Transport Your Piano Pianos are beautiful instruments and they are always in demand, be it for homes, studios or for other venues. But then it is not a portable instrument and for […]
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Blue Yeti USB (& Yeti Pro Studio) Microphone: Best Condenser Mic for the Price
Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone is by far the best condenser microphone (with USB connectivity of course) that can capture pro-quality audio. The mic comes with several options and the best customization that gives you complete control over your recordings. You also have the option of going in for Yeti Pro studio mic, which comes […]
Easy Piano Music
Easy Piano Music – These are very easy to play! Just download the piano sheet music and start playing. You should not have any difficulty playing these easy piano pieces! The pieces in the Primer Level will also give you an opportunity to try out the black keys. Primer Level Pieces Song Title Sheet Music […]
Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory
Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self-Study Course for All Musicians (Book & 2 CDs) – perfect for students of all ages, who want to have a better understanding of music. Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory: Ear Training CDs 1 & 2 Combined (for Books 1-3) This self-study, all-in-one theory course is perfect for […]
Portable (Field) Digital Audio Recorder Reviews (for sound professionals)
Portable Digital Audio Recorder buying guide: If you want to record on the go, a hand-held portable or field recorder is an invaluable piece of equipment to own. You have the option to choose from basic voice recorders or high-end handheld stereo recorders that can record high-quality audio/music. We will take a look at the […]
Korg kross-2 synthesizer workstation (61-key, 88-key)
Korg Kross-2 portable Synthesizer Workstations, available in eye catching designs. The 88-key version is more like a stage piano with a workstation’s soundset and recording tools. Available in 61 and 88 keys, cover any gig with the over thousand killer presets. Useful features: Available in 61 (lighter keys) and 88 (weighted keys) Sound Generation: EDS-I […]
Yamaha P115B digital piano review: Portable piano with weighted keys
The Yamaha P115B digital piano is your opportunity to own a top-class piano from Yamaha’s popular P series of pianos. Not only does the P115B has top class sounds and piano feel, you also get several rhythms to help you with your practice. The piano features GHS weighted action keys, grand piano sounds, 14 voices, […]
How to play MIDI files as songs/lessons on music keyboards
Play MIDI files on musical keyboards with the SMF player! Now you can download songs from the Internet on to your keyboard and play it back using the SMF player mode. Expand Your keyboard’s Sound/Style/Lessons Library Most music keyboards come with built-in songs that demonstrates the keyboards capabilities and also helps you to learn how […]
Free Sheet Music for Piano Keyboard Playing: Where to Get Them?
Looking for Free Sheet Music for Piano Keyboard Playing? You can find lots of free stuff on the Internet, particularly related to the piano and printed music. On this page, I have listed some great links where you can get access to free printed music for piano. Besides, there are lots of informative pages on […]
Clavia Nord Digital Piano Review – Perfect Stage Pianos
Clavia Nord Digital Piano Review. These pianos are the most preferred by musicians for onstage performances. These are easy to use at the same time very flexible. Nord pianos stand out because of their distinct RED color, which is in contrast to most of their competitors. But then they have been the most preferred boards […]
Best digital piano for classical music
Best digital pianos for classical music reviewed here. If you love playing classical piano, you need a piano with 88-keys, fully weighted keys, nice action, nice piano sounds, and perhaps great looks as well. Because most classical piano players perform on acoustic pianos, you need one that will closely resemble the performance of an acoustic […]
Best USB Microphones For Your Studio
Best USB Microphone for your home studio or for any other audio requirement. These are affordable and because its USB, these are easy to set up. Besides music producers, these are the perfect microphones for Podcasters, amateur musicians, or anyone looking to record better sound at a reasonable price, without worrying about the setup. USB […]
The Harvard Dictionary of Music
The Harvard Dictionary of Music (Harvard University Press Reference Library) is the essential guide for musicians, students, and everyone who appreciates music. The Harvard Dictionary of Music has long been admired for its wide range as well as its reliability. This classic reference work includes entries on all the styles and forms in Western music; […]
The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and Cadences: Includes All the Major, Minor (Natural, Harmonic, Melodic) & Chromatic Scales – Plus Additional Instructions on Music Fundamentals
when one talks about technical studies in piano playing, scales, chord & arpeggio are some of the things that come to the mind. All the teachers encourage students to master these things as they form the basics of piano playing. A good mastery over these topics means that you’re ready to move on to the […]
Yamaha P-125 review: P series digital piano that replaced the iconic P115
Yamaha P-125 is a mid-range digital piano from the popular P-series portable pianos. Yamaha P125 combines realistic piano performance with a user-friendly, yet minimalistic design in a lightweight chassis. See price of Yamaha P-125 on Amazon. Introduction The Yamaha P-125 replaced the popular P-115 model in the Yamaha P series (range of portable pianos); it’s […]
Piano Burning: Strange Custom of Setting Pianos on Fire (Final Goodbye)
Piano burning traditions around the world. When an old piano is beyond repair with no hopes to recommission it, some say that best thing to do is to burn it. Burning an old piano has now become more of a tradition for musicians and even Air Force members. Legend and mythology No one is quite […]
Classical Music undergoes image makeover to make the genre more popular
Classical Music undergoes image makeover to attract a bigger audience and to make the genre more popular. There are many who feel that the classical music business needs to break down the rules and make concert-going a more contemporary experience. “We Don’t Do That”: Need to Relax a Bit A man who enjoys listening to […]
Guitar Recording Tips
Here are useful Guitar Recording Tips, Tricks & Techniques… When it comes to recording, not everybody likes to stay confined only to the software space, even though you can get some high quality instrument sounds (VSTs). There are many who can play a musical instrument and would love to use the sounds of the instrument […]
Rests in music actually means silence
Rests is music actually means silence. There are different types of rests, they have duration but no pitch. Rests – Play Nothing If you carefully listen to any song, you will observe that not all the instruments, including the melody, play together for the entire duration of the song. There will be times when certain […]
Introduction to Ragtime Piano: Learn Iconic Pieces
So is there any difference between ragtime, honky tonk, boogie woogie, and stride piano playing? Ragtime, honky tonk, boogie woogie, and stride style of playing, usually involves playing a steady stride or two-step in the left hand, and playing lots of syncopation in the right hand. As far as use of harmony is concerned, you […]
Harpsichord stringed keyboard instrument, came much before the piano
The Harpsichord is among the earliest keyboard instruments to have existed, and came before the modern piano was invented. Lots of beautiful music exists for the Harpsichord (and its definitely an underrated instrument). Like the piano, even the harpsichord is a keyboard instrument and most of the physical features (from the outside) are similar – […]
Apps make learning to play the keyboard fun (on beginner keyboards & pianos)
With smartphones and tablets becoming widespread, you now have one more method to learn to play the piano/keyboard, and that is using apps. There are several apps out there for learning to play the piano/keyboard, which are perfectly suited for beginners. How these apps help? Make playing keyboard/piano fun Can be linked with a Electronic […]
5 Excellent Tips to Recording Vocals
Recording Vocals: Useful tips & techniques to make the vocals sound great… Overview Most people get started with music production by using software such as FL-Studio, which is great for making dance tracks. Using such software, you can easily lay down the drums & bass tracks, add a few more instrumental tracks, and quickly you’ll […]
Roland RD 700NX 88 Key Stage Piano
Rating: Here’s a detailed review of the Roland RD-700NX Stage Piano. You get 30 of Roland’s world-famous SuperNATURAL pianos and hundreds of more sounds on this 88-key gigging keyboard. Layering and switching between the various instrument sounds is easy. The keyboard itself is easy to use. The patches are spectacular, almost concert quality. PROS: Amazing […]
Halloween Music & Spooky Special Effects Store
Halloween Music Store – In addition to buying Halloween costumes & costume accessories for the whole family, make this Halloween memorable with Halloween effects & lighting. Buy Halloween Spooky Special Effects by Category Fog Machines strobe lights Blacklights Bubble Machines Watch: Best scary Halloween Music Cool & scary Halloween Music – Walmart.com More Useful Links […]
DIY Digital Piano Stand and Piano Bench
Want to build your own digital piano or stand? Its not that difficult as it may seem. And a wooden stand/bench looks much more elegant. There are several reasons why people want to build their own stuff: They like to create things They have spare time They are not happy with what is currently available […]
iPad for Music: Useful Products & Accessories for iPad
When the iPad was launched not many expected the device to be so popular, more so with musicians. But the fact is that the iPad has turned out to be the perfect device for musicians and DJs. iOS is a mobile operating system developed and distributed by Apple Inc, originally developed for the iPhone, but […]
Casio CTK-3500 61-Key Touch Sensitive Keyboard
Casio CTK-3500 61-key keyboard reviewed here. This is an entry level keyboard from the CTK series with touch sensitive keys. Nice set of features, Step-up Lesson System, USB connectivity, and reasonably priced.[easyazon_link identifier=”B06XWRKN6C” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]See PRICE on Amazon[/easyazon_link] Casio CTK-3500: Highlights Lots of features to learn and to play music Step-up Lesson System to […]
How do pianos work and make sound
How Pianos work. If you’re a music student or a proud owner of piano, it’s good to know how the grand piano makes such a beautiful sound. Here we take a look inside a piano. Piano is a percussion instrument Lot of people will find it difficult to accept this fact, considering that fact that […]
Antique Pianos – How Much is a Vintage Piano Worth?
An Antique Piano, when restored, can be worth a lot more and can sound just as a new one. Read more to know answers to all your queries about antique vintage pianos and how much I could be worth. Thinking of buying an antique piano? or you been gifted one that is several years old […]
Yamaha NP32 Piaggero 76-key portable piano with Graded Soft Touch action
Yamaha NP32 Piaggero is a simply designed, yet natural-feeling digital piano. Features Yamaha’s Graded Soft Touch action keyboard, comes with only the essential features to let you focus on playing the piano. Has a really good acoustic piano tone. Yamaha NP32: Pros & Cons Pros: 76 keys to help you play several extra songs, no […]
Home Recording Studio: Equipment you need to create great quality music
Here’s a complete guide on recording equipment and how to setup a recording studio at home with minimal cost. Thanks to improvements in technology and availability of modern music studio software, recording excellent sounding songs is not difficult and can be done right from your home. Easy to Setup a Home Studio Technology is great […]
Korg keyboards Review – Easy Usability, Keyboard with Cutting Edge Technology
Korg keyboards come with cutting-edge technology and amazing ease-of-use, making them suitable for every application. Keyboards for Professionals & Beginners. Here we take a look at Korg’s various keyboard series. Irrespective of whether you are a professional musician or a beginner trying to learn the ropes, you can choose from a variety of Korg keyboard […]
Understanding Piano Extended Chords
Piano Extended Chords – As mentioned in the earlier lesson, a basic chord consists of only three notes. But then those are not the only chords that you can play! There are so many different chords that can be played using more than three notes. These chords are actually variations made to the basic chords […]
Casio CDP-S100 portable piano (New from Casio)
Casio CDP-S100 is the latest portable piano from Casio. Its slim, portable, battery-powered, comes with hammer-action keyboard, has better sound engine, and offers wide ranging connectivity, including app control. CDP-S100: Review The CDP-S100 has a slim profile, weighs only 10.5 Kg but but yet manages to give you 88-key, hammer-action keyboard (with textured keys). With […]
How to Play Rock Piano – Tips & Tricks
Learn How to play Rock Piano with style. Learn the rhythmic and harmonic concepts to be able to play in this style of music. How to play Rock Piano?… Do you envy those rock guitarists running around on the stage?… Running around may not be that easy if you are on the keyboards… but you […]
On-Stage Keyboard Stands: Reviews
On-stage is a leading brand that makes different types of keyboard accessories, including a wide range of keyboard stands. On-stage has simple X-style keyboard stands for beginners, a wide range of stands for the pros, and some really useful keyboard accessories as well. About On-Stage Stands On-Stage is a leading producer of stands for music […]
Learn the Notes on Piano Keyboard with this Helpful Piano Chart
Learn the notes on piano: Get started with the basics of piano notation, learn the names of the various black and white notes on a piano and how to play them on the piano. If you are new to piano or keyboard playing, your first lesson will be to understand the layout of a Piano […]
Vangelis: Interview with the legendary Greek composer
Vangelis is a Greek composer and performer, who works mostly with electronic instruments (although the genres he works with includes electronic, progressive, ambient, jazz, and orchestral music). About Vangelis Vangelis is known for his amazing works in electronic music, blended with orchestral style; his music is so powerful yet melodic. Vangelis’ most popular compositions include […]
Best Hydraulic Piano Benches
Best Hydraulic Piano Benches reviewed here. Hydraulic benches are becoming popular among piano players who prefer using it because of its fine height adjustment capability. Hydraulic piano benches use technology to its advantage. It is much easier to adjust a bench that uses hydraulics in comparison to the traditional turn dial adjustments. Its commonly used […]
Casio Sustain Pedals Reviews
Casio piano sustain pedals reviewed here. Casio makes piano-style pedals, box-style pedals and even a 3-pedal unit. If you want a pedal that would surely work with a Casio keyboard/piano, check out these Casio pedals. [easyazon_link identifier=”B004PKCH0M” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]Skip to the best Casio sustain pedal on Amazon[/easyazon_link]. Introduction Casio is a popular manufacturer of […]
Music Keyboard: Mixer Features Explained
Mixer features on music keyboard explained! Now you can control various parameters of the tracks on auto-accompaniments and the sequencer. One of the most important aspects of owning a an electronic keyboard is that it lets you learn how different musical instruments work together in a song. Different Instruments in a Song Any song would […]
Best piano / music keyboard for beginners in India
Here we take a look at the best piano and music keyboards available for beginners in India. The range of keyboards available is more or less similar to what is available around the world, although Yamaha and Casio happen to be the more popular brands. Keyboard Instruments in India Similar to western classical music, Indian […]
Piano Benches – Guide to Buying the Best Ones
Here’s a simplified guide to buying piano benches. Know what type of bench you should be looking for if you have a portable piano or top class upright or grand piano. Posture and Ergonomics When you are starting out learning to play the piano, besides the actual lessons, it is also important that you care […]
Best Way to Travel with Digital Stage Piano
Best ways to travel with a Digital Stage Piano, how to safely transport your 88-key piano when traveling by airplane. Check-in your 88-key piano with other luggage Make sure you are using a hard shell case for your keyboard Carry a lightweight keyboard instead (if it doesn’t make much of a difference to your performance) […]
Pitchmaster 61 Key Electronic Music Piano Keyboard
Pitchmaster 61 Key Electronic Music Piano Keyboard package includes full length piano keys and comes with all the essential accessories for you to enjoy playing your electronic keyboard. Remember this keyboard is only for beginners, someone who has never played before. If you can play somewhat, and are not an absolute beginner you’re not going […]
Roland F-120 SB Digital Piano
Roland F-120-SB Digital Piano is perfect in homes or apartments with limited space. When covered, it’s barely noticeable until you opens it up and start playing. Roland F-120: Review If you’re a fan of the Roland brand, you’re definitely going to like this piano. Available for just over thousand dollars, the stylish F-120 uses SuperNATURAL […]
USB Turntables & Vinyl Record Players: Guide & Reviews
Best USB turntables, Vinyl record players, & accessories reviewed here. With a USB turntable, you can not only listen to your favorite vinyl records but its also the easiest and the most popular way to digitize your old music record collection. You get vinyl record players that are also USB Conversion Turntable and come with software for […]
Best Laptops & Computers for Music Production
Buying or building a Laptop/computer for Music Production: Things to Look For Computer: Heart of a Studio The first thing that you need in any computer based studio is to have a computer, or a laptop. Without going into the debate of computer vs Mac, it is best to keep in mind that anything you […]
Best Condenser Microphones, Reviews
Guide to Condenser Microphones: Why use them and reviews of the best ones that can improve your music recordings. Introduction Why Use Condenser Mics? When it comes to recording microphones, there are various types that exist, each with their strengths and suitable for a particular purpose. If you’re looking for a microphone to record lots […]