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 […]
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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 […]
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 Help You Write Good Songs
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 […]
How to improve your solo piano / synth playing
How to improve your solo piano playing. Want to improve your solo piano playing (and improvising)? Here are the basic steps to follow. Learn your scales: Helps a great deal to improvise, provides you sort of a blueprint as to what notes should be used when soloing. Scales that are commonly used – major, minor, […]
Here’s Why You Need a Guitar Wall Mount
A guitar wall mount is perfect if you want to easily access your guitar, or in case you want to put your guitar on display. Most guitar players find it inconvenient to put their guitars back in the bag, after every session. And that is why most of them usually put their guitars on the […]
How to Save & Load song data on an electronic Piano Keyboard
Use your electronic piano keyboard to save your song data to external storage devices or load external song data form a computer to the keyboards built-in memory Since the music keyboard is a digital instrument, all the songs, styles, tones, effects, etc. is basically stored as digital data by the keyboard instrument. This data can […]
Movie Theme Songs
A movie theme song is usually referred to as the song played during the opening or closing credits. But a good theme song is more than simply background music for the credits. Instead, it is the music that represents the overall theme of the movie itself. Choosing the best movie theme songs was not an […]
Korg CA50 Chromatic Tuner: Pocket-sized Tuning Solution
Korg CA50 Chromatic Tuner gives you a portable, pocket-sized tuning solution. You can use it to tune a wide range of orchestral instruments. The Korg CA-50 replaces the CA-40, a top-selling chromatic tuner for over a decade. The CA-50 has a migger (more readable) screen, improved battery life, and a mechanism that prevents the tuner […]
Ultimate Piano Classics (5 CDs): Performed by Various artists
Its extremely difficult to find a better deal than this…Where else can you find such excellent value offered in this 5 CD box-set, packed with the greatest piano classics, and featuring outstanding artists such as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Alicia de Larrocha, Julius Katchen, Joseph Cooper, Radu Lupu, Ivan Davis, Shura Cherkassky, Jorge Bolet etc. Besides the […]
Yamaha YDP-S51 Arius Digital Piano
Here’s a complete review of Yamaha YDP-S51 Arius Digital Piano. Yamaha pianos are known for their authentic piano tone, durability, and good keyboard feel. For serious pianist, the touch of the keys is a very important factor in determining the overall quality of the piano. The new YDP-S51 piano from Yamaha has several features to […]
Jazz sheet music, music & song books
Jazz Sheet Music – Library and Directory. Your source for jazz music, offering a huge collection of sheet music and fakebooks! Find big band charts, jazz combo charts, standards, Jamey Aebersold play alongs, & more. You can see the notes, listen to scores and download sheet music online. Build Your Jazz Sheet Music Collection Looking […]
Rolling Stone Sheet Music Classics (Volume 1 & Volume 2)
Rolling Stone Sheet Music Classics: Selections from Rolling Stone Magazine’s Greatest Songs of All Time. Rolling Stone Sheet Music Classics, Volume 1 Sixty of the best songs of the early rock era (Chosen from Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list), from the 1950s to the ’60s, arranged for piano/vocal/chords. Songbook prepared […]
Yamaha Electronic Keyboards: Yamaha Keyboard Specific Features Explained
Yamaha electronic keyboards have specific features which are aimed towards learning and mastering the instrument. You will find these features only on a Yamaha keyboard. In addition to the standard keyboard features like Sounds, Accompaniments, Digital Effects, Sequencer, Connectivity to computer and USB devices, you will find that the Yamaha digital keyboards & pianos employ […]
Drum Throne: How to Set Up, Sit & Adjust the Height?
Drum Set Seat Height & Setup: How to set up the drum throne in the right manner, what’s the height to maintain, so that you can be comfortably seated while playing the drums. Overview How tall should be your Drum Throne & how high can it go? How to adjust a drum throne & sit […]
Player Pianos: Beginners Guide
A player piano can be played normally by hands, like any other piano. However, player pianos can also play all by themselves. History of the Player Piano In Westworld (American science fiction television series), the opening shows a robot hand playing the piano, but soon the hands move away and the piano plays itself, revealing […]
Williams Legato (Plus) 88-Key Digital Piano
The Williams Legato 88-Key Digital Piano is one of the cheapest 88-key (semi-weighted) digital pianos that you can get on the market. It comes with built-in speakers, basic piano tones, and is great for practicing the piano. Williams recently introduced the Williams Legato plus digital piano, which is a slightly improved version (slightly better sounds). […]
Piano Industry: Going Out of Tune?
Latest news of the Piano industry/business, find Digital Piano Market Research Reports. Piano Manufacturing Piano Manufacturing Business The number of pianos sold has gone down drastically in the last few decades, and its no longer serves as the family entertainment center, with children easily entertained with tablets, pianos are now owned only by specific sets […]
Yamaha Reface Mini Keyboards: Portability and Powerful Sounds
Yamaha Reface series is a collection of mini keyboards, inspired by Yamaha’s popular keyboard instrument lines – CS and DX synths, the CP stage pianos and the YC combo organs. These have been relaunched as a 3-octave mini keyboard, with re-imagined interfaces, new (as well as classic) patches, built-in speakers and a battery powering option. […]
Various Classical Musical Forms: Why You Should Know About Them
Here’s a simplified guide on Musical Forms and why its makes sense to know about them. Ok, so you’re a music student or are just fond of listening to various kinds of music and have just won a ticket to a classical concert. And the guy/girl next to you says that the performers are playing […]
Build Your Fake Book Library: A Fakebook Allows You to Make an Impromptu Arrangement of a Song
The Ultimate Fake Book collection for those who fancy Improvising. Find the most popular and the best fake book online for piano and other instruments. A fake book is a collection of musical lead sheets intended to help a performer quickly learn new songs. Each song in a fake book contains the melody line, basic […]
Greatest Songs & Pieces of Classical Music
Here are most popular classical music songs/pieces including the masterpieces from Mozart, Beethoven and other great Composers. Most of these are actually “works” or “pieces” or “compositions” since these are not meant to be sung by singers, but are Instrument Works. Fur Elise Beethoven The Best of Classical Music – Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin. 100 […]
Used Music Gear: Here’s How to be Smart With Your Purchase
Used Guitars, Keyboards, Amps & Music Gear: Beginners who’re not yet serious about music but want to test the waters, and experienced musicians looking for value buy will appreciate these discounted music gear that are lightly used but still in great shape. The advantage to you is that these are available at much reduced prices, […]
Hammond XK-1c Portable Keyboard Organ
Hammond XK-1c Organ: Smallest and lightest Genuine Hammond Organ. Features the same virtual tonewheel engine as the flagship B3-mkII organ, comes with a digital Leslie onboard. Offers the famous Hammond tone and playing experience in an easy-to-carry package. The makers have taken the legendary B-3 and crammed it all into a tidy box. Weighs only […]
These animals love to play musical instruments (piano, guitar and more)
These animals love to play musical instruments, including piano, guitar, and more. Get Your Pets (Cat & Dog) to Peacefully Co-Exist With Your Music If you’re a musician and have cats/dogs at home (or plan to get one), just don’t expect them to appreciate your musicality right away. Cats, for instance, have sensitive hearing and […]
Best Xylophone For Babies & Toddlers
Best Xylophone For Babies & Toddlers: These easily draw attention of the little ones, its easy to produce sound from these and are available in colorful options. Xylophones help babies learn coordination and also help in sensory development. [easyazon_link identifier=”B001TR0742″ locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]Skip to the best Kids Xylophone on Amazon[/easyazon_link]. Best Xylophone For Babies & […]
Awesome ‘Final Countdown’ Performances by School Bands & Popular Orchestras
a”The Final Countdown” is a song by Swedish rock band ‘Europe’, and although its a rock song (and a favorite with most keyboard players…because of that popular keyboard riff), its also one of the favorite songs of music students in school bands. Its a great song to practice and play in a group, and you […]
61 Key MIDI Keyboard Controller – How to Bring Home the Right One?
A 61 Key Keyboard Controller can be useful for many applications. Here are the factors that would determine if you should go in for a 61 key midi controller or not. Midi Keyboard controllers come in various sizes…61 keys, 76 keys, 88 keys and you get even smaller compact size keyboard controllers that have lesser […]
Stage Piano: Cost effective for beginners & portable option for performers
A digital stage piano is a portable piano used by gigging pianist (instead of taking a real one on stage); these have authentic piano sounds and action, and comparatively easier to carry. The more affordable stage pianos (portable pianos) are used by beginners to learn the piano (or for practicing). Stage Pianos: Buying Guide Stage […]
Bollywood Hindi Songs: Piano Notes, Sheet Music
Piano notes / sheet music for Bollywood hindi songs. Find the music notes for your favorite Bollywood song, and play it on the piano keyboard. Bollywood is the film industry based in Mumbai that churns out several Hindi language films every year. Most Bollywood films are like musicals; every film has at least 5 songs, […]
How to Play Piano Arpeggios: A Useful Accompaniment Pattern
Here’s how to play Piano Arpeggios, a simple, yet useful, accompaniment pattern As you start learning the Piano, you will soon realize that one of the challenges is to know what needs to be done with the left hand. The left hand is normally used to play rhythmic patterns while the right hand is busy […]
Successful Music City: What It Takes to Build One?
Its believed that music can bring communities together, and that is why people from all walks of life, including policy makers, local entrepreneurs, musicians came together (the music cities convention was held in Washington D.C.) to discuss what makes for a successful music city. The aim of the convention was to highlight and discuss ways […]
Stageline MS20CH European Crafted Wooden Music Stand
The Stageline MS20CH European Crafted Wooden Music Stand is made of real wood, is sturdy, looks beautiful and is a nice piece of furniture that will look good at home, in church or in the studio. Review When it comes to music instruments and accessories, as you go for the more expensive ones the options […]
The 10 Best Baby Instruments
Best Baby Instruments to keep your little one engaged in a creative manner. These also help develop motor skills, improve hand-eye coordination, and more importantly exposes them to music at an early age. Here we have reviewed single products as well as all-in-one sets, that allows multiple kids to enjoy music. From sing-a-long storybooks to […]
Top 5 Carl Czerny Books: Exercises & Etudes for the Piano
Carl Czerny: Exercises, Etudes & Books for the Piano for the beginner student. When it comes to piano practice, most teachers recommend exercises by Hanon and Czerny (the Czerny school of velocity is very popular). Carl Czerny is best known for his books on piano exercises, etudes and techniques. Skip to the [easyazon_link identifier=”0793552907″ locale=”US” […]
Attend a Piano camp to achieve musical growth in a fun setting with social opportunities
Piano Camps are intensive and enjoyable piano program, where the focus is only on Piano, where students can get totally immersed in learning the Piano. Its perfect for students looking for opportunities for music-making while sharing common interests with their peers. Why Attend a Piano Camp? A piano camp is sort of a workshop where […]
Complete Musician: How to Be One
How to become a complete musician. What does It take to be one? As you progress with your piano or keyboard lessons and as you become better at playing your instrument, it would be a good idea to know the areas, besides playing the piano (or your main instrument), where you can improve and which […]
English Novelist Jane Austen Played the Piano Too: Her Digitized Music Collection Is Now Online
English social novelist Jane Austen wasn’t just an author, but was also a skilled and enthusiastic musician (she could sing and also play the piano). Open Culture points to a digital treasure trove of sheet music that Jane Austen loved. Like many upper-class women of her day, Jane Austen’s “accomplishments” playing the piano and singing. […]