Guide to Small Guitars: A guitar with a smaller size and smaller neck is well-suited for grown-up children and people with smaller hands. You get excellent sounding small guitars that also serve well as a travel guitar. Types of Guitars Available for Children For kids, depending on the age, you can choose from battery operated […]
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Teenagers ‘without hands’ learn to play the piano, get inspired
Teens without hands/fingers learn to pay the piano. This is definitely going to inspire all those students who’re learning to play the piano. UNT Grad Plays Piano with Prosthetic Fingers A University of North Texas graduate, who had lost 2 fingers in a car crash, has started playing the piano again using prosthetics. “I see […]
Yamaha MM Series Synthesizers (MM6 & MM8 Synth Keyboards)
Yamaha MM6 & Yamaha MM8 are great synthesizer keyboards for musicians who want to buy their first serious music production instrument. It comes in two versions, the MM6 61-key keyboard, and the MM8 for those who need a synth that feels like a piano (88-key Graded Hammer Standard keyboard). These synths are no longer available. […]
Effective Music Lessons for Kids
Effective Music Lessons for Kids: Useful techniques that will make kids sit through music lessons, and useful tips that will ensure kids remain excited about music. Before I start talking about the methods and the various medium that are available to learn music, it is important to realize that unlike most other things, learning music […]
How to Harmonize Melodies on the Piano
Here are tips and techniques on how to harmonize melodies on the piano, in this free online piano lesson. This free online piano lesson will help you sound like a pro with your piano playing. Harmonization means taking the harmony which is already provided and altering it so that it still sounds good, and the […]
Neumann Microphones: Leading Brand of Studio Mics
Neumann Microphones Buying Guide: checkout their various products and the suitable options for your studio. Just as Shure is synonymous with microphones, even Neumann is almost synonymous with high-end microphones. About the Brand Founded in Berlin in 1928, over the years this brand has been making highly customized sound production units for radio studios, theaters […]
Best 61-key digital pianos (‘piano-like’ keyboards)
Best 61-key digital piano, reviews: While there are several 76/88-keys digital pianos available with fully weighted/hammer action keys, there are not many options available if you’re looking for a digital piano with fully weighted 61 keys. Here, we we take a look at the various options that are available to you in case you are […]
Recording Studio Rack: Keep Your Workspace Organized
Been doing recording work for some time now? I’m sure at times you would wish that your work-space was more organised…with less clutter? That’s where a recording studio rack comes into play; its the best way to keep your studio organized. So what exactly is a rack? Its basically an elegant way of stacking all […]
What is a Classical Piano Sonata and Review of the Best Piano Sonatas
Famous Piano Sonatas by great composers. Some of these are not just the greatest piano sonatas, but also among the best classical music pieces ever written. What is a Piano Sonata? A piano sonata can mean different things – for instance, a short, four-minute, one movement piece; or a five-movement work of epic proportions. However, […]
Top Electronics / Musical Instruments Accidental Protection Plans
Top Electronics / Musical Instruments Accidental Protection Plans that cover mechanical and electrical malfunctions, and failures due to normal wear and tear. You need insurance for your expensive gear. Products fail, accidents happen – often at the most inconvenient time. But don’t let mishaps interrupt your life or disappoint your loved ones. Its now easy […]
Smart Pianos, Apps, & Lights help you play, but does it make you understand?
Digital pianos are getting smarter, it comes with built-in lessons, guided lights, and most even provide you with an app that has features to help you learn? So does all these feature really help you learn to play the piano? Well, there are several ways of looking at this question. Learning to play a musical […]
Listen to Classical Music: Why & How
Listening to classical music is important for any musical student for several reasons. Even for non-musicians and children, there are several more benefits of listening to classical music. If you are a student, here’s how to listen critically and do it the right way, so that you become better as a musician. Do People Like […]
Top 5 Best Solo Piano Radio Music Stations
Top 5 Piano radio music stations. These stations play pieces of music performed on one of most familiar musical instruments, the piano, which is commonly used in classical music for solo performances and also as part of an orchestral/ensemble. Enjoy free online piano radio music, including classical piano, on the internet with some of the […]
Yamaha EZ-220: Here’s why its the best 61-key lighted keyboard
The Yamaha EZ-220 61-Key Keyboard comes with light-up keys and the yamaha education suite that makes its easy to learn the built-in songs, you basically just follow the light-up keys to play the right notes. While most kids love this keyboard, it will also work well for adults who’re learning to play. 61 touch-sensitive keyboard […]
Musical Instrument / Gear Accessories
The right accessories can help you get the most out of your musical instruments, and in the case of experienced musicians, make or break your gig or session. Here you can find the right headphones, cables, bags, stands, and everything else. When choosing accessories for your instrument, consider your specific needs, the type of instrument […]
Korg Kronos (X) Music Synthesizer Workstation Keyboard: Reviews
The Korg Kronos is a music workstation manufactured by Korg (known for its powerful synths and workstations) that combines synthesizer sound engines with a sequencer, digital recorder, effects, a color touchscreen display and a keyboard. With the Kronos X series, they have taken the popular Kronos keyboards and added more great features to them. Here […]
Brass Instruments Accessories and Supplies
Essential Brass Accessories: Find a large selection of accessories and parts for Brass Instruments. Why You Need Accessories for Brass Instruments You need accessories for music instruments to help play better, to offer protection, to do cleaning and maintenance. You also get spare parts to ensure the music instruments works for along time to come. […]
Elton John: Awesome singer and an amazing pianist
Sir Elton John is classically trained but found his calling in rock’n’roll – here we take a look at some of his best songs (with adept improvisations on the piano) which sums up the genius of Elton John. A career spanning nearly 50 years, Elton is one of the top three ranking artists in the […]
Best Mendelssohn music/works for Cello And Piano
The best Mendelssohn music for Cello And Piano. Mendelssohn: Complete Works For Cello And Piano Mendelssohn wrote some great music for cello, which seemed like the perfect instrument for Mendelssohn’s long-breathed melody and the intimate, slightly melancholic harmonic choices. (his brother Paul was a gifted Cellist, and he wrote most of the chamber music keeping […]
Beatles Sheet Music
Beatles Sheet Music for all the die-hard fans, find a list of sites featuring their greatest hits! Find a huge collection of sheet music and fakebooks! Links to some great sites! Here is a list of some great links for Beatles Sheet Music. Beatles Greatest Hits [Easy Piano] by The Beatles The Beatles Best: Easy […]
Campaigns use music to appeal to voters’ emotions and influence their feelings about candidates and issues
Its a known fact that music can influence the mood of people, but not many are aware that music can have a much bigger impact on people than they realize. A new study now suggests that residents also get influenced by campaign music. Politicians contesting elections are always on the lookout for things that can […]
PianoForAll Review: Effective Way to Learn Piano & Keyboard
PianoForAll learning software is one of the more popular computer based piano learning courses out there, that uses an innovative approach to help you learn Piano & Keyboard. It keeps things interesting for the learners in the beginning, and then takes you through a step-by-step program teaching the basics of chords and rhythms while progressing […]
Mozart: Piano Sonatas
There are so few “perfect” recordings of classical music in this world, but this one is definitely one of them. Christoph Eschenbach is a sensitive & warm musician, and sadly for his fans, he rarely records nowadays, preferring the conductor’s baton. In this case, Eschenbach plays a magnificent Mozart set. This is the purest form […]
Eras / Periods of Western Classical Music
If you know even a bit about classical music, chances are that you know that even classical music is classified as those from various periods (eras). And assuming you’re aware of it, do you recollect if Beethoven was a Classical composer, or was he from the Romantic era? Doesn’t matter if you’re not aware, here’s […]
The Piano Lesson Movie Review
The Piano Lesson is about a black family and their piano, which is adorned with the faces of their slave ancestors. One of the family members is determined to sell this ancient piano in which he claims half-ownership. Every family has a history. Some families run from their past, hiding it in order to get […]
Roland RP Series (RP-401R) Digital Pianos
Roland RP Series (RP-401R, RP-301R) Digital Pianos. These include attractive, affordable instruments with rich and beautiful sounds. These offer excellent piano touch that will appeal to piano players of all levels. Roland RP-401R Digital Piano Roland RP-401R digital piano is designed for for modern lifestyles, and comes with intelligent rhythms, and compatibility with free Roland […]
Casio CTK-2550 61-Key Keyboard: Review, Specs & Prices
Casio CTK-2550 61-Key Keyboard: An excellent and affordable first keyboard with touch-sensitive keys and loads of features for the beginning keyboard player. Its easy-to-use, lightweight, has USB MIDI, and comes with built-in music lessons. The keyboard is available as part of a package that comes bundles with all the necessary keyboard accessories such as headphones, […]
Kawai ES8 Review: Among the best digital home piano under $2k
Kawai ES8 is a home digital piano, and possibly the best one under $2k. The digital piano features excellent sounds and styles, graded hammer keyboard action, and can be used for practice or piano recital at home or in the classroom, can even be used on stage. Kawai ES8 Digital Piano: Highlights Top acoustic piano […]
Casio WK6600 76-Key Workstation Keyboard
The 76-key Casio WK6600 replaces the outgoing Casio wk6500 and comes with several features required to create and perform music. Its a great keyboard to take your creativity to the next level. You may use it to create quick demos, and you may also use it as a controller to control your favorite recording software […]
How to create your own user tone on a music keyboard using the Synthesizer Mode
Use your music keyboard to create a distinct user tone. Learn how to use the synthesizer mode to control various parameters and create a unique sound. The good things about keyboards is that even the budget models have so many features that you can learn a lot about music production even using inexpensive keyboards. Though […]
Best digital pianos for recording music in the studio
Best digital piano for recording music in the studio. Its easier to connect a digital piano to a computer and start recording. Best Digital Piano for Recording Almost every digital piano comes with USB port or line-outs that allows it to be connected to a computer, and a computer is the hub of most recording […]
Mac vs PC for Audio Music Production: Who’s the Winner?
A computer is at the heart of most music production studio setups. But then what is more suitable for recording music & audio – Mac or a PC computer? Both Have Pros & Cons Irrespective of what you hear about this debate, the fact is that this is a matter of preference, as both of […]
Chopin: The Piano Works
If you love music of Chopin and admire Ashkenazy, you’ll no doubt enjoy these 13 CDs. Regarding the recordings, these span ten years from 1974 to 1984 and although the overall piano sound is well captured, there is some variation in the recording quality depending on the venue. Performer: Vladimir Ashkenazy Composer: Frederic Chopin Number […]
New Years resolution: Learn to play a musical instrument, tips for beginner piano/guitar players
New Year is the time when people make resolutions. Why not include “learning to play a musical instrument” as one of the resolutions for the New year? Here’s how to get started and ensure you stay on-track so that you acquire a lifelong skill. Introduction If you have always wanted to learn to play a […]
Top Dynamic Microphones
Guide to Dynamic Microphones: Why use them and reviews of the best ones, suited for home recordings, live performances, podcasting, field recording, and voice-over. Suitable for What? Dynamic mics are usually used to record loud sounds with high sound pressure levels, instruments that don’t have much high-end detail, something that has less detail but a […]
Casio Electronic Keyboards: Several useful features
Compared to other popular brands, Casio produces affordable electronic keyboards without compromising on the features. Casio keyboards have enough features for you to learn about how digital technology interacts with music. A 61-keys keyboard is what you will need to learn to play the keyboards with both your hands. Available at discount prices, Casio keyboards […]
Yamaha P-32D Pianica Keyboard Wind Instrument
Yamaha P-32D Pianica Keyboard Wind Instrument is popular as both an educational tool and a professional instrument. Its responsive and stable, with a comfortable key action. Yamaha P-32D Pianica: Pros & Cons Pros: Inexpensive, Good sound, Easy to Blow, excellent mouthpiece, Portable Cons: Keys are slightly shorter Lot of piano keyboard players also own this […]
Queen Elizabeth Has an Opulent Gold Piano
When Queen Elizabeth II gave her annual Christmas Day speech from Buckingham Palace recently, lot of people were distracted by the Queen’s gold piano behind her. The opulent gold piano was made by French firm Erard whose instruments were famously used by Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn and Wagner. The piano is decorated with gold leaf and […]
How to read piano tabs, playing songs made simple
Learn How to read Piano Tabs and play your favorite songs today. A tab is a relatively easy way to denote notes of a song. Here, you will find all the information you need on how to read & play piano tabs, and links to tabs of popular songs. Introduction to Tabs Well, you don’t […]
Best Electric Keyboard Organ, lets you perform in church as well as clubs
An electric keyboard organ is a perfect alternative for those who have grown up playing organs. This is your chance to own a keyboard instrument that can create the lovely Hammond sounds and pipe organ sounds of yesteryears. Best Electric Organ Keyboards Here are some of the finest electric piano organs available. We know that […]
Baldwin Piano & Organ: History & their top quality pianos
Baldwin Piano, a leading Piano brand and one of the largest Piano manufacturer in the United States and a respected name in the music industry. It makes Grand, Upright and Custom Pianos. The Baldwin Piano business has seen many ups and downs over the years and is now owned by Gibson Guitar corp (leading Guitar […]
Organ Accessories & Parts (Hammond, Roland, Nord)
Keyboard Organ Accessories – Pedal Board, Lower Manual, Drawbar Controller, Expression Pedal, Stand for your Electric Organ. Organ sounds are popular instruments and still get used in jazz, rock, and gospel music. These accessories will help you enjoy the organ even more. With electronic organs there are several accessories that you can use to expand […]
Casio’s ‘Action in Music’ initiative, fronted by singer Laura Mvula
Casio’s ‘Action in Music’ is an initiative to promote music education and to raise awareness of its importance within a child’s curriculum. Supported by British singer, songwriter and pianist Laura Mvula, the campaign rewards the UK’s most inspiring music teachers through the Music Teacher of the Year Awards, in conjunction with Classic FM. “The Awards […]
Best USB Audio Interface: Easy to Connect, Simply Plug & Play
Top USB Audio Interfaces reviewed here. These are easy to connect (plug and play) and the preferred option for most beginners getting into DIY recording. Recommended / Top USB Audio Interfaces For the best computer recording and playback quality, you need an excellent audio interface. The good thing is that you can now get a […]
Virtual Drums vs Electronic Drums: Who’s the Heavyweight Champion?
Virtual Drums vs Electronic Drums: Pros and Cons Introduction In most scenarios, using acoustic drums in your recording studio is just not practical. Even if you would love to have it, for many its just not possible. If space and/or budget is not a constraint, you can definitely have it. In that case, you can […]
Casters for music gear (amps, cabinets, speakers, pianos)
Casters for Music Gear (amps, cabinets, speakers, pianos). If you’ve never used or installed casters before, may be this article will inspire you to give it a go. Why Use Casters Casters come with non-marking black rubber wheels protects your flooring, Self-lubricating bushing ensures quiet operation and long life. Above all, one you have casters, […]
Best Digital Home Pianos: For Recreation, Music Teaching, Practicing, or Performance
Best digital home pianos in the traditional classic design. Own a piano at home for recreational playing, piano practicing, music teaching or for performance. Introduction You can now own a digital piano that sounds and looks (almost) like a real piano but is available at a fraction of the cost. For around $1500-$2000 you can […]
Teaching Little Fingers to Play: A Book for the Earliest Beginner (John Thompsons Modern Course for The Piano)
If you’re looking for an easy to understand piano book for your little one ‘Teaching Little Fingers to Play’ is the one to look for. Designed specifically for the young learners, it has exercises and lessons that are easy to grasp yet refreshing. A series for the early beginner, this book combines the rote and […]
Casio LK280: Here’s Why Its Casio’s Best 61-Key Lighted Keyboard
The Casio LK280 Lighted Keyboard comes with 61 light-up keys that makes it easy for you to learn simple songs, and is perfect for beginner, mostly kids who get fascinated by the light-up keys. It has a built-in recorder and comes with over 100 built-in songs for you to practice. You can also add more […]
Yamaha Artiste Series Keyboard Bags (Gig Bags)
Yamaha Keyboard Bag is important if you want to protect your digital keyboard from unexpected bumps. Choose from a wide range of Yamaha keyboard bags! When you yourself are attending to your music keyboard, you will take all the care needed to protect your keyboard. But what if you are not around? What if you […]