Keyboard Guide

Roland RPU3 Pedal Unit review: Turn your Roland home piano and stage piano into a grand piano with this sturdy, three-pedal unit (each pedal for traditional Soft, Sustain and Sostenuto pedal). Its heavy, feels like real piano pedals and will work with most pianos/keyboards. Introduction to Roland RPU-3 If you’re a trained pianist and own […]

A piano footrest is a great accessory for small children who take piano lessons. These are height adjustable for various sizes so that they can be used by little students of different heights. Ideal for recitals, studio teaching and home use. The best ones are light-weight, and allows easy adjustment so that if need be, […]

‘Layer’ & ‘Split’ are two useful functions on any digital keyboard/piano. Here’s more on how to use them. Layering Sounds The Layer feature allows you to play multiple instrument sounds together. So you can layer (combine) a piano and a string sound together to produce a different sound altogether. There are several uses of this […]

Korg Grandstage is a powerful stage piano, available in 88-keys and 73 keys. It has got a fantastic fantastic selection of sound engines that produces some of the most realistic sounds — beautiful acoustic pianos, EPs, organs and more. Nice mix of excellent acoustic pianos and electronic sounds, and you get fully weighted keys. A […]

Now you can easily turn your portable keyboard into a grand piano, and its not going to cost you a lot….about a grand at the most. Every keyboard or piano player would love to own a grand piano, but in most cases, its the cost that prohibits them from doing so. While keyboards and stage […]

Useful Piano & Keyboard Accessories, parts & supplies list – for digital as well as acoustic pianos, including a large selection of piano benches, piano lamps, piano covers, piano dollies, Piano Tuning Equipment, and more. Why You Need Accessories Most accessories for keyboard instruments serve either of these purposes: Makes you comfortable while playing, lets […]

Best digital stage pianos for stage performers, for pro performers looking to dominate the stage with a mind-blowing selection of top notch sounds. Introduction Looking for a powerful digital stage piano with stunning sounds, easy to use feature, and something that is portable? If you’re in the market for a professional, yet reasonably priced digital […]

Best digital pianos with built-in speakers. These digital pianos are complete entertainment package as you don’t have to depend on external speakers/amps to hear what you’re playing. Lot of high-end digital pianos also now come with built-in speakers. Pro Stage Pianos don’t Come with Speakers Some time back, there was a trend where most high-end […]

Concertina Reviews: Learn more about this musical instrument and the best brands available. Concertinas are a part of the accordions world, and are usually preferred by musicians because of their small size and low weight. These instruments also produce an impressive range of sounds. Skip to the [easyazon_link identifier=”B00WOK72DW” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]best Concertina on Amazon.[/easyazon_link] […]

Circuit Board Problem, Damaged, Faulty Motherboard on Digital Piano, Synth Keyboard Question: Hi I think that my Casio PL40r digital piano has a faulty motherboard. I am looking for someone to help me fix this or search for a replacement card. It can be used as well. I am also looking for someone who can […]

Yamaha Tyros 5: One of the most powerful, easy-to-use, and versatile arranger keyboard workstation available in the market. The Tyros 5 is Yamaha’s flagship arranger synth, packed with top-quality organs, orchestral sounds, ensemble voices, sweet on-screen effects, and more! The sounds and styles are top-class (as if you’re listening to a audio recording). Is Yamaha […]

Plixio 61-key electric piano keyboard is an entry-level portable keyboard with a wide range of features, available for entry-level price. Comes with 40 tones, 100 rhythms, 60 demo songs, sound effects, record functions, USB & MP3 Input. Its a lesser known brand but if that doesn’t bother you, this could be the right keyboard for […]

Roland DP-10 Damper Pedal reviewed here. Its sturdy, is a real-feel pedal, comes with a non-slip rubber plate, is compatible with Roland half-damper capable keyboards. Roland Roland DP-10: Review gives a real-pedal feel and comes with a non-slip rubber plate to minimize movement on the floor. It comes with extended cable (2.2m), suitable for keyboard […]

Kawai has been crafting world-class pianos for decades, and their experience in crafting acoustic pianos has helped them create top-class digital pianos as well. Kawai digital Pianos can be used for learning to play piano at home, for recording in the studio, or playing on stage. Their digital pianos can be categorised under CA, CN, […]

Casio Electric Piano for stage performances! Casio is gradually introducing performance keyboards keeping in mind amateurs and professional musicians. Do the following characteristics apply to you? You rank yourself as a novice or intermediate keyboardist. You’re looking for ways to improve your keyboard playing skills. You would like to record works you’ve done and swap […]

Here are some tips on how to make your Keyboard stand more stable. These tips apply to Amp, Rack, Mixer, Keyboard stands. Some keyboard stands are wobbly, and while they are designed to handle weights as mentioned in its specs, some players find it irritating (the fact that it wobbles). You always have the option […]

Here’s a complete review of Yamaha P255B 88-Key Digital Piano, its one of the best 88-key digital pianos in its class, especially if you’re keen on top-notch piano sounds and a simplified feature-list. Graded Hammer weighted keys with Synthetic Ivory Keytops, 256-fold polyphony, Yamaha CFIIIS concert piano sound samples, live performance features, Controller app for […]

The new Yamaha MOXF Series (MOXF6 & MOXF8 models) music production keyboard synthesizers incorporate MOTIF XF sound engine, has a huge library of sounds and is expandable, has USB Audio/MIDI interfacing, has onboard sequencing, and many more features. It also comes with an extensive DAW / VST software bundle. The Yamaha MOXF series includes the […]

LCD display-related issues on piano keyboards. LCD Display of Digital Piano appears dim, screen doesn’t show anything or shows wrong information? Find all the tips, suggestions and solutions for display problems on electronic keyboards & pianos. It is similar to a computer screen, and on most computers you do the screen brightness settings from the […]

Best digital piano for church would depend on the size of the church, whether it already has PA/sound systems, and what type of music is played (hymns/classical or gospel). In most churches, space is a constraint so something that is compact and lightweight is more preferred, but if space i not an issue, you may […]

Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show featured a circular piano, with 294 keys. I guess the keyboardist with Lady Gaga’s band figured out that a circular piano suits him well onstage. Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show was full of music, fire, swinging on wires, and torches — but one thing that really stood out […]

Yamaha NP Piaggero Pianos: If you are looking for a good practice piano, and don’t want to buy a keyboard, then this can be a very good alternative. Yamaha has several series of keyboards ad digital pianos. The NP series keyboards have good piano sounds, simplistic layout, fewer features (focus is on playing the piano) […]

Roli Seaboard reviewed here: A totally unique piano keyboard, with a soft, continuous surface that puts expression back at your fingertips. Allows unprecedented creative possibilities in a joyfully-crafted avatar of the keyboard. The Roli Seaboard is an innovative rubber-keyed Piano that lets you control Pitch, Volume and even Timbre via just touching the keys, and […]

A USB Piano Keyboard comes with a USB slot which makes it easy to make the connection between the keyboard and the computer, so that you can work with the various music software programs. Best USB Piano Keyboards Why USB? Before USB became popular, the way to connect a keyboard to a computer was through […]

Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano review. While Roland calls the RD-2000 as a digital stage piano, it comes with a lot more. Dual sound engines, premium feel, advanced controller features, the Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano can be used as a main keyboard for professional stage and studio work. SuperNATURAL acoustic pianos, classic EPs, vintage effects, and […]

If you want a piano that you can carry around easily in your backpack and play it anywhere without it sounding like a kids piano, Xkey Portable Musical Keyboards from CME is what you should consider. The CME Xkey is the world’s only portable piano (definitely among the lightest), and seems to be the answer […]

Guide to Piano Tuning: An essential maintenance work that is required because acoustic instruments go out of tune every few months due to various reasons. Piano tuning is a surprisingly simple process, although it doesn’t seem so when you look at it the first time. There are many who want to learn how to tune […]

The Roland RD-800 is Roland’s flagship RD stage piano and is powered by Roland’s world-famous SuperNATURAL piano engine. You get concert quality patches, 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys, you can customize the pianos and EPs on the color LCD (making it easier to play on stage). Layering and switching between the various instrument sounds is […]

Temperature in the northern hemisphere can fall several degrees below zero during winters. As you prepare to keep yourself warm, make sure you also take good care of your piano, so that its ready to be part of the holiday fun with friends and family. Here are some useful tips on how to maintain your […]

Music Keyboard Workstation guide: These keyboards have everything you need to make professional quality music, in one single instrument. These come equipped with all the tools needed for performance and for music production. Has a Synthesizer, Sequencer, Sampler all rolled into one instrument. Its the ultimate in digital/electronic keyboards; Introduction When you reach the stage […]

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 […]

Moog’s classic analog synths have been used on countless recordings over the years. Their endearing analog sound and unique sonic capabilities make them popular instruments even today. Checkout Moog’s modular and semi-modular synthesizers, MoogerFooger effects pedal range, and more. Skip to Moog Synths on zZounds. Introduction Named after its founder Robert Moog, Moog Music builds […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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). […]

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 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. […]

Connect Yamaha’s new WXAD-10 MusicCast AV adapter to a Disklavier or Clavinova piano, and the keyboard can play back songs you’ve streamed to it via MusicCast. Yamaha is keen to its MusicCast wireless multiroom system into every possible product range, even their pianos. So you can play the keys (or let it play in auto-mode) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Digital Piano Buying Guide: Digital pianos are available in several variants and can range from the very basic (with limited features) to full featured digital pianos. Here’s how to choose the best digital piano for home use (learning or for practice) or stage/studio performance that matches your skill level and of course budget. Understanding the […]