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Yamaha Clavinova CSP Digital Pianos: App driven smart piano that teaches you to play. About the Clavinova CSP Series Yamaha Clavinova already has a couple of series – the CLP and the CVP series, but the CSP series has tools that makes it easier to learn to play the piano. The Clavinova CSP series pianos […]

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 […]

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 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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: 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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, 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 […]

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’ 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 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 […]

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 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 […]