The Korg SP170s piano is an 88-key digital piano with a clean and simple design, minus all the bells and whistles, and perfect for playing the piano at home, church or even in the studio. It looks elegant, has a minimalistic (practical) design, with great sounds and key action. Instead of several commands, the front […]
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Best Casio Portable Keyboards
Best Casio Portable Keyboards: These are beginner music keyboards that are perfect for learning to play the keyboards. Popular Casio Portable Keyboard Series Here are the popular Casio Portable Keyboard series: Casio LK Keyboards: 61 key arranger keyboards with lighted Keys that guide you through a song. Designed for the beginner player. Casio CTK Keyboards: […]
Yamaha YDP223 Home Digital Piano
Yamaha YDP223 home digital piano: Read reviews of these value for money Home Digital Pianos with great feel, sound, and quality. One of the best in digital home pianos. Yamaha YDP213 Digital Piano: Highlights Want a digital piano that has become a standard in homes, studios, churches and performance venues across the globe? A digital […]
Music Motivation: Publishes songs and music books that helps students learn piano
Meet Jerald Simon, piano instructor and creator of the company Music Motivation that publishes songs and music books to help students learn piano. He also recently released a motivational book, “Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers. I currently live in Fruit Heights with my beautiful wife, Suzanne (Zanny), and our three wonderful children: Summer, 10; Preston, 4; […]
Which Digital Piano has the Best Key Action?
Digital Piano with the best Key Action. One of the important factors that buyers look at in digital pianos is the keyboard action. The better the digital piano the more closely its action resembles that of a real concert grand piano. Here we take a look at the best digital pianos with authentic keyboard action. […]
Classic Cantabile Pianos (DP-50 & Sp-15)
Classic Cantabile DP-50 Electric Piano Package A great digital piano for intermediate level piano players that comes with a useful set of piano accessories. Watch: Classic Cantabile DP-50 demo Key features of Classic Cantabile DP-50: 88 weighted hammer action keys and touch response max. 32-note polyphony 14 voices, 13 effects Layer, Split, Twin Piano function […]
Record songs & styles using sequencer and recording functions on music keyboards
Music Keyboards come with recording functions as well, in addition to several other features. Most keyboards come with a built-in sequencer that lets you record your musical ideas. The concepts explained here applies to most brands of music keyboards, including Yamaha and Casio. Learn how to record on your digital piano keyboard. You can record […]
The benefits of playing a musical instrument and of music education
The benefits of music education are well-documented – for both kids as well as adults. There’s a lot of stuff that talks about the positive effects of music on the development of kids and their ability to heal adults. Here’s more on how learning music helps. Music is Therapeutic Who doesn’t love music? Certainly there […]
Ukuleles Guide: Compact string instrument suited for beginners & travelers
Ukuleles are popular instruments because of their compact size and warm sound that makes them a perfect companion when traveling. Ukes are also great for beginners to learn music due to their small size. Overview Popular Beginner Instrument Most beginner music students want an instrument that is of decent quality, sounds nice, is fun to […]
Schoenhut My First Piano: Quality Acoustic Toy Piano for Your Child
Here’s a complete review of ‘Schoenhut My First Piano’, a top quality non-electronic toy piano that’s great for introducing your child to the world of music. It may not sound like a real piano because its strings are shorter, but it does have its own distinct tone and does stay in tune. It looks cute […]
Free Staff Paper
Looking for high-quality, free staff paper? No problem at all, you will find it here. You just need a computer and a printer and you can start getting creative without having to spend a penny. This is the amazing thing about the web. So all those composers, teachers, and students out there, just rejoice! Free […]
Understand Scales & Key Signatures using this chart
Key Signatures: Every song is based on one! When you hear somebody saying that a song is in the key of C, what he/she means is that the song uses notes from the C scale, and its Key Signature is the C scale. The composer may throw in a few sharp or flat notes to […]
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’: Instrumentals and covers on piano and other instruments
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’ is among the most popular proposal songs heard in recent times. Watch some cool instrumental versions of this romantic song. May be you can use some of these for your wedding. “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran on Cello, Violin, and Piano A beautiful rendering of Perfect by this group that includes cello, violin, […]
What is a Concerto in classical music?
Concerto in classical music is a composition for an instrumental soloist and orchestra. Here’s more on this form of composition. What is a Concerto Concerto is a musical composition for instruments in which a solo instrument is set off against an orchestral ensemble; the soloist and ensemble are related to each other by alternation, competition, […]
Best Home Digital Pianos, Reviews
Best Home Digital Pianos: Practical alternatives to the concert grands and the baby grand pianos. These are affordable, require no maintenance and look elegant, perfect for use at home. Best Digital Piano for Home Here, we have reviewed the best digital pianos for home use; these offer the best combination of sound, touch and style. […]
Buy 76-keys or 88-keys piano keyboard?
Looking for a piano keyboard with more than 61 keys? You have the option of selecting a piano with 76 keys or 88 keys. Here’s ore on the differences between 76 keys and 88 keys pianos. 88 key pianos have 7 octaves (and 4 more keys) 76 key pianos have 6 octaves (and 4 more […]
Best Yamaha Weighted Keyboard – Keys for piano like feel
Yamaha Weighted Keyboard models reviewed here. A weighted keyboard with 88 keys is what pianists prefer to practice on, and even piano students should aim to buy one eventually. Yamaha has several series of pianos that include models with weighted keys, some are pianos with a limited selection of sounds/rhythms, whereas others have full arranger […]
36 Favourite Piano Ballads: The Solid Gold Collection (Richard Clayderman)
36 Favourite Piano Ballads: The Solid Gold Collection (2-CD Set) Richard Clayderman: If you love Richard Clayderman, his talents on the piano, and enjoys pleasant music, you’re going to enjoy this album. Its full of beautiful, soothing music and will become your favorite in no time. [easyazon_infoblock align=”none” cart=”n” identifier=”B000BFH4PI” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″] Clayderman never intended […]
Best Classical Music Collection: Music Recordings You Must Own
If you’re a big fan of classical music, you must own these CDs/MP3s of the best classical music recordings of all time. Use this list, containing masterpieces by the great masters, to start your own classical music collection. Mozart, Beethove, Haydn, Vivaldi, Bach, Brahms, Schubert, Tchaikovsky etc. probably belong in ANY classical collection. The collection […]
88-keys (hand held) roll up piano keyboard
Checkout these 88-keys roll up piano keyboard. These are of the size of an 88-key keyboard but offers all the benefits of a roll-up piano. A roll-up piano is foldable (just like a yoga-mat) and runs one batteries (some even come with rechargeable batteries). Most 88-key roll-up piano now come with USB midi output, which […]
M-Audio SP-2: Universal, sustain pedal
The M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal is a quality product available for a good price, and perfect for those who want a realistic pedal. Designed to work and feel just like an acoustic piano’s sustain pedal, it has specially designed rubber bottom that grips the floor and stays put as you play. M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal: […]
Easy Piano Lessons
You will find easy piano lessons that will get you started right away with the basics of piano playing. Eager to start playing the piano? Here You will find easy piano lessons that will take you through the names of the notes, how the various black and white keys are identified and so on. You […]
Computer and Internet Connection for Teaching Music Online
Lot of Music teachers around the world have started using the internet to impart music lessons. Here we take a look at the technical aspect of setting up your music teaching studio – the computer and the internet connection. Computer or a Laptop You will need a computer/laptop as part of your setup. It doesn’t […]
Yamaha P71 Digital Piano: Entry-level piano for students
The Yamaha P71 is an entry-level digital piano that you can use for learning or for practicing the piano; it comes with 88 fully-weighted keys, and premium piano voices. See price of Yamaha P71 on Amazon. Yamaha P71: Pros & Cons The Yamaha P71 features full-sized, weighted keys (extremely responsive and velocity-sensitive). Its slim and […]
Yamaha PSR-F50: Keyboard With Many Indian Voices & Styles
Yamaha PSR-F50 Keyboard: This is a lightweight, 61 keys keyboard that comes with several voices and rhythms (from all over the world). Its great for beginners and music students. Its pretty straightforward to use, simple to operate and play. Watch: Yamaha PSR-F50 Home Keyboard Demo Key features of Yamaha PSR-F50: 120 voices and 114 rhythms […]
Top reasons to use a ‘Digital Sheet Music’ collection
Here are the top reasons why it makes sense to Use Digital Sheet Music collection. While digital sheet music is also referred to any song that can be downloaded and printed off, in this case, we are talking about the technology for representing and displaying sheet music in a computer-readable format that can be played […]
Jazz pianist Chick Corea says you can learn a lot about Music from Recordings
Jazz pianist Chick Corea says there’s a lot you can learn about Music (and keyboards) from Recordings. Chick Corea shares tips and suggestions on how to get better at keyboards and music by following others. There’s a already a lot of information out there on the internet which suggests how several musicians became great at […]
Keyboard instruments: All the instruments in this family
Keyboard Instruments: All the instruments in this family, including piano. besides, the piano, there are several other kinds of keyboard instruments that produce sound by causing a body of air to vibrate. Some of these are much lighter and portable compared to the piano. Well, though piano might be the most popular, and the most […]
Piano lessons, keyboard lessons, and learning resources
Piano Lessons for various skill levels and ages. If you have decided to learn to play the piano, here are some useful Piano lessons (keyboard lessons), resources and learning materials for all skill levels. If you have a piano or a keyboard at home, here’s what you need to get started right away. […]
How to Play ‘Someone Like You’ on Piano
Learn how to play someone like you on the piano using these videos and sheet music. This is a very popular song, and most beginners would love to learn to play it on the piano. About the Song “Someone Like You” is a pop ballad by English singer-songwriter Adele. It has a sad tone to […]
Yamaha YPT keyboards vs. Yamaha E-PSR keyboards – What is the Difference?
Here are the differences between Yamaha YPT keyboards and Yamaha PSR keyboards (E-PSR series). 61-key music keyboards are quite popular with learners and Yamaha is one of the leading producers of these keyboards. Yamaha PSR and Yamaha YPT were the two popular series of 61-key keyboards, although there were only minor differences between the two. […]
Tons of Runs for the Contemporary Pianist
Been learning to play the piano for some time now? Looking for some tools to enhance your piano playing further? This is the book that you should consider buying! Tons of Runs is a wide-ranging collection of runs, licks, and lines that you can hear in the jazz genre (though most of it can be […]
German & Austrian Pianos
Top makes of German pianos (except those from East Germany when it was separated) are generally considered to be the best in the world, owing to their rich tone quality and good action, and can look stunning. Bechstein, Bosendorfer, Bluthner, and Steinway grand and upright pianos are some of the more popular brands. Most modern […]
How to Play ‘Jingle Bells’: Notes, Sheet Music
How to Play ‘Jingle Bells’ on various musical instruments. Find notes, sheet music and more for this popular Christmas song. How to Play Jingle Bells on Piano Watch: How to Play Jingle Bells on Piano, for beginners How to Play Jingle Bells on Guitar Watch: How to Play Jingle Bells on Guitar, for beginners Jingle […]
Piano Masterclass – Great Opportunity to Learn
Piano Masterclass – Try to attend master classes whenever you get an opportunity, there is plenty that you could learn. As you start learning the piano, from time to time you will need to look for opportunities to get charged up and energized so that you keep on going. You should also try to find […]
Popular Music Genres: Types & Styles
Various Music genres and styles. While classical music ruled the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the twentieth century saw the emergence of many more styles of music. Most music styles differ from one another depending on – things like scale, rhythm patterns or instrument used. Introduction to Music Genres Music is an art form that uses […]
How to Improve Sight Reading for Better Piano & Keyboard Playing
Sight Reading Piano – How To Do It The Right Way, Understand the basics, an important step in learning and playing piano keyboard. If your interest lies with classical music then you do not have much of a choice but to learn to read music. Besides, there are many more benefits of doing so. Written […]
Best ‘Budget’ Synthesizer Keyboards for Working Musicians
Best Synthesizer Keyboards for the working musician on a budget (around $1500-$2000). Each of these is a professional performance instrument and a studio tool, but priced well within the reach of the working musician. Looking for a keyboard synthesizer that can be used for on-stage performances as well as in the studio? Need something that […]
Antique Piano Benches & Stools
Are you a collector of antiques and vintage stuff? You need to check out these antique piano benches and stools, it makes sense to invest in one of these. In fact, there are many who don’t even play the piano but love to collect antique furniture. I’m sure if you like collecting vintage stuff, you […]
Cool Piano Pictures, Designs & Art
Piano Pictures, art, design: Find amazing pictures & designs of Grand & Upright Pianos (including antiques, exotic pianos, most expensive pianos, futuristic designs, & world keyboard instruments). These show the diversity and beauty of the various keyboard instruments. If you’re lucky enough to own a beautiful grand piano, are a technician or dealer, or have […]
Disney / Pixar film scores: Sheet Music
Pixar movies in the past have received (and won) Grammy nominations several times, and even earned Oscar nominations several times. Of the 14 Pixar features created in the past 19 years, nine have received Grammy nominations for the best film music of the year (with four winning), while six have earned Oscar nominations for best […]
Top reasons why ‘number of keys’ and portability matters in Piano Keyboards
Digital keyboard instruments (music keyboards/digital pianos) nowadays come with varied number of keys. Digital pianos are available in 88 (and 76 keys). Music keyboards and synths are mostly available in 61 keys (some may have 73 keys). Midi controllers and music keyboards for kids are mostly available with lesser keys (49, 37, 25). Portability in […]
Understanding Time Signatures in Music
Understanding Time Signatures (the different meters) in Music. Learn all about keeping the beat and maintaining rhythm while playing music. This is nothing but the number of beats in every measure/bar of music. And what is a Measure/Bar? It is nothing but the series of sections that you get when the vertical black lines called […]
High pressure Piano Competitions seen with suspicion by serious artists
High-pressure piano competitions, for long, have long seen with suspicion by serious artists around the world. Glenn Gould said that piano competitions left their “eager, ill-advised supplicants forever stunted, victims of a spiritual lobotomy.” Maybe yes. But one thing seems to be sure: Piano competitions don’t work, and here’s why. Heard of Van Cliburn? When […]
TOP Music Stores in the PHILIPPINES
Here we take a look at the top music stores/chains in the Philippines (including Manila), the brands they sell and contact information. Music Stores in PHILIPPINES Every beginner or professional needs musical instruments to either start their journey or to fulfill their your dreams. Don’t have a musical instrument or don’t know where to buy […]
How to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on various instruments (Notes & Sheet Music)
Here’s how to play the popular song (nursery rhyme) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on various instruments including piano, keyboard, guitar and more. Perfect for beginners, find notes & sheet music for this popular kids music. Did Mozart Write “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”? Before I show you how to play this popular song on various instruments, […]
eMedia My Piano Starter Pack for Kids
eMedia My Piano Starter Pack for Kids reviewed here. The eMedia My Piano Starter Pack is designed for kids, and comes with an electronic keyboard (built-in speakers) sized for small fingers, a power supply, and a USB cable for connecting the MIDI keyboard to your computer. It also includes the new interactive eMedia My Piano […]
Free Kids Piano Music
Looking for free kids piano music? Find great online resources here. If you think you child is picking up really fast then probably you should look for some piano music for kids. Your kids can try out those pieces without having to wait for the teacher to give the next lessons. The sites mentioned here […]
Brahms: The Cello Sonatas
Here’s a complete review of Brahms: The Cello Sonatas Audio CD. Mstislav Rostropovich & Rudolf Serkin are just fantastic on their instruments, though the recording recording does give slight prominence to the cello of Rostropovich ahead of the piano; however, the music doesn’t drown the piano all together. The playing is sensitive and full of […]
Animals Playing Guitar: Funny Animated GIFs
These animated pictures (GIFs) can be used in different ways… They can be used as avatars on forums, you can send them to a friend, or they can simply entertain you. When the animals try to play the guitar – it’s always funny! Everyone knows that cats are the best guitar players (after dogs). Here’s […]