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Multi-pads are commonly found on several keyboard instruments. Here’s how to use Multi Pads (for Dance Music) and in other creative ways, to add variety to your keyboard performances as well as to your compositions. >br/> Multi-Pads in MZ-X open up a new dimension to your performance and composition. These can trigger articulations (MIDI-generated, not […]

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. […]

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 […]

Although not the first company to build two pianos into the same frame, Pleyel (who patented it as “Duo-Clave”) was by far the most successful company that produced large two-pianos. Duo-Clave can be best described as two overstrung pianos in one rectangular case (measuring 1.53m/5 feet – the normal keyboard width – by 2.90m/9 feet […]

Cables & Cords: You can never have enough of cables, especially if your interest is music technology. Introduction Any musician who performs on stage needs to connect their music instruments or mics to the amplifiers. Besides, you also need cables to connect the various equipment together. Another common requirement of any digital piano or keyboard […]

Steinway & Sons is among the world’s top piano makers, known for its high-end (luxury) pianos. Introduction Steinway pianos are used by the top concert pianists (and also those who aspire to be one); their pianos are used in premier piano competitions, and its one of the most represented piano brand in piano schools/conservatories around […]

Suzuki (Baby / Mini) Grand Digital Pianos reviewed here. Want something that looks and sounds better that most of the digital home pianos. Checkout these digital pianos from Suzuki, including baby grand digital pianos. These digital pianos sound and feel as good as acoustic pianos and features several modern features. Best Suzuki Digital Pianos Suzuki […]

Here’s a complete review of Casio CTK6200 61-Key Keyboard, which replaces the outgoing Casio CTK6000. The CTK-6200 is a powerful keyboard, with several features, yet available at a price that many players can afford! Lots of sounds, wide variety of styles, better tonal quality, built-in sequencer and tone editor are some of the functions that […]

The Yamaha DGX and YPG series of keyboards include 76 and 88 key arranger keyboards with semi-weighted and weighted keys. These are reasonably priced, and come with several voices, accompaniment styles, & features that you expect in an arranger keyboard. The Portable Grand Keyboards For a long time, for those who were looking for a […]

Best Yamaha digital pianos: Take a look at the Clavinova, ARIUS (YDP), P series and the portable grand series of pianos from Yamaha, that caters to players of different needs and tastes. Skip to the [easyazon_link identifier=”B01GQUAMEQ” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]best Yamaha digital piano on Amazon[/easyazon_link]. Introduction ‘Yamaha’ brand doesn’t need any introduction, when it comes […]

Keyboard Cases for Professional gear and for the touring musician. These flight cases (Gator, SKB, Yamaha) offer the best possible protection to your music gear (piano keyboards). Keyboard bags are useful accessories that protect your keyboard whilst transporting or simply for storing your keyboard when not in use. Here we take a look at hard […]

Top 25 amazing digital pianos and keyboards for learning, for practicing the piano, and for amateur performers. We have included keyboards, portable pianos and console type digital pianos. I have not included synths and midi controllers here (although I have included a few keyboards that performers use). These keyboards and digital pianos are bestsellers in […]

Keyboard Stand Accessories & attachments: Now you can easily attach a 2nd tier to your keyboard stand and play with an extra keyboard in gigs, or add a laptop holder. You even can put caster wheels to easily move your heavy setup. Find additional tiers and bags for your keyboard stand. Recommended Keyboard Stand Accessories/Attachments […]

Yamaha PSR i455 and yamaha PSR i425 61-key keyboards reviewed here. Now you can play a variety of Indian songs, including classical ones, thanks to the several Indian tones and classical styles Yamaha PSR I-Series Keyboards Most electronic keyboards come with hundreds of voices and styles, based on world music. However, these keyboards offer more […]

Best Yamaha Stage Piano for the gigging musician. Here we take a look primarily at the CP series, although a few pianos from the P series can also be used as a stage piano. Yamaha stage pianos are a nice blend of rich, expressive sounds and portability! Introduction Looking for a compact digital piano for […]

This simple completely changes the sound of the piano; makes it sound like Mrs Mills Piano. This piano hack shows how a small upright piano can be made to produce ragtime/honky tonk/tack piano sound by adding a pedal (piano tuners call it the “mandolin rail”); it’s a pretty simple modification that gives a really unique […]

Layering multiple sounds on a Piano Keyboard is a great way to come up with interesting patches. Here we take a closer look at layering (on keyboard instruments) and teach you how to layer sounds the right way and use them in various settings. Lot of keyboard players on decent keyboard instruments but they don’t […]

Yamaha Midi Controller Keyboards (KX series) reviewed here. Yamaha’s KX series includes midi controller keyboards of various sizes. With the Yamaha Midi controller Keyboards, you can utilize the full power of your computer. Now you can use any music software by connecting your Yamaha midi keyboard to your PC. Yamaha Midi Controller Keyboards (KX Series) […]

Yamaha Clavinova CVP series include ensemble Pianos with state-of-the-art sounds, accompaniments, and functions. These let you play songs with professionally-arranged accompaniment, something that every musician desires. Introduction Yamaha has a wide range of 88-key pianos but the Yamaha Clavinova series is the leading digital piano series on the market today. Every aspiring musician dreams of […]

Find a large selection and great deals on baby grand pianos. Depending on the length of the piano, a piano may be referred to as a baby grand piano, but in no way it means that it has reduced features or quality of sound. Steinway Pianos, Baldwin, Yamaha Pianos, Kawai and more. Difference Between Grand […]

In pianos and other keyboard instruments, the touch of the keys matter to the players. There’s a wide range of keyboard instruments available today, and its easy to get confused when you hear terms like touch-sensitive keys, velocity keys, weighted keys, hammer action keys, etc. Here we decode this concept and try to explain the […]

Question: Sticky keys on my Suzuki HP-97 digital Piano! Hello, I have the same problem that some guy posted here, various keys of my Suzuki HP-97 are “sticky ones”. It’s like a problem with the springs of the keys that just don´t take them up or something. I’m from Argentina, and I don’t dare to […]

Yamaha PSRF51 Electronic Keyboard is a decent beginner keyboard, suited for those who want to begin learning the keyboards. Comes with 61 full sized keys (not touch sensitive). Yamaha PSR-F51: Review The PSR-F51 is an entry-level portable keyboard with 61 keys, several voices and styles, making it great for learning to play the keyboard. It […]

Top/best music workstation keyboards for professionals. The ultimate keyboards for studio work as well for performing on stage. A complete portable studio, these keyboards give you all the features and tools you need to give final shape to your creative ideas. These come with huge soundset, tons of arps, real-time controls, onboard sampling and serious […]

Top Keytar bags, including gig bags and sling bags, for musicians, music students and teachers. Alesis Vortex Gig Bag A well designed, padded Gig Bag for the Alesis Vortex Keytar. Comes with an adjustable strap with twist-free metal swivel mounts and a padded shoulder rest, features exclusive Vortex embroidery for a truly distinctive look. You […]

Yamaha Education Suite: Piano Keyboard Lessons for Beginners. If you want to know how to play keyboard but don’t know how to start playing, want to know how piano chords have to be played, then this is a good place to start. You can learn important musical skills such as note and chord recognition, timing, […]

Yamaha Sonogenic SHS-500 keytar comes with a built-in sound-engine and can also be used as a wireless MIDI controller. This strap-on synth, comes with 30 built-in sounds (pianos, synths and drum kits). “It a musical keyboard that can be held like a guitar – that enables young music fans to play famous hit songs, regardless […]