Looking for a book on piano for Christmas (for yourself or someone else), or maybe just to add to your music library? I just realized that we’ve reviewed a lot of piano books on this site over the last couple of years…but we’ve never listed them all on the one page. Here you will find […]
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Music Theory Laminated Mat
This Music Theory Laminated Mat is a great learning tool, it has all the information needed to advance your music theory knowledge. The chart has a concise collection of important musical concepts crammed on both the sides. You can use it to teach others or to teach yourself. Thick laminate ensures it lasts for long. […]
How to Maintain the Right Piano Posture When Sitting At the Piano: Complete Guide
Learn all about the correct piano posture, and how it can help to reduce injuries from prolonged piano playing. Maintaining a correct piano posture is an important aspect of piano technique. Learn how to make yourself comfortable while playing the piano, and how to sit right at the piano for proper piano playing technique. Here’s […]
Sweelinck: Complete Harpsichord and Organ Music by Daniele Boccaccio
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a famous 16th-century Dutch organist, and among the first major keyboard composers of Europe. Jan Pieterzoon Sweelinck – Fantasia Chromatica SwWV258 performed by Irene De Ruvo, organ Sweelinck was a Dutch composer renowned for his keyboard keyboard music, especially for his contrapuntal complexity and refinement (prior to J.S. Bach). He was […]
Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Also Sprach Zarathustra) by Richard Strauss: Iconic Composition
Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Also Sprach Zarathustra) is an iconic composition by Richard Strauss. It’s a very popular piece of piece. If you hear the more popular works of Richard Strauss (besides this one) you get this nice feeling that is often associated with a waltz type songs (for example, the Blue Danube). So when I […]
Online virtual pianos: Play piano online (using your computer keyboard
An Online virtual pianos is a great way to familiarise yourself with the layout of a keyboard and to hear how the notes of a piano sound. If you don’t have a keyboard instrument yet, you can go online to try it out. Learning to play the piano requires investment in music lessons as well […]
Music Lessons for Popular Musical Instruments
Music Lessons for piano, guitar, violin, drums, singing, and other instruments. Find music lessons, theory lessons, review of top music learning software, and method books for various musical instruments. Music Lessons: Understand the Process Here’s how music lessons work, how it can be made more effective and enjoyable. Learn about Music Theory When you learn […]
Top piano competitions in the World
Top piano competitions in the World. These competitions are a great opportunity for the young musicians to get noticed, and also allows music lovers to hear some fantastic piano performances from future stars. Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition The Chopin Piano Competition is one of the oldest and the most prestigious piano competitions in the […]
Learn to play Pop Piano, play your favorite hit songs now
Learn How to Play Pop Piano and play your favorite songs with added style and flair. Pop piano playing techniques can be used for almost any song (in any language)Whether you want to improve your general piano skills, or wish to learn improvisation, or want to write your own pop, rock, or ballad-style piano songs, […]
Music Teachers Educators: Resources, Materials, Toolbox
Music Teachers Educators Resources: Find resources that will help you plan your music lessons. Find hundreds of lesson plans for music teachers. Lessons are available for elementary, middle school, and high schools students. This is a great resource page for music teachers, who’re looking for lesson plans and other classroom tools to impart effective music […]
Multiple piano players perform together on multiple grand pianos
You may have seen two performers on one piano, or even two piano performers performing on two different pianos at the same time? But how about five or six (and even more) piano players playing simultaneously on multiple grand pianos? Bach-Vivaldi/Concerto for 4 Pianos/MultiPiano Ensemble Music by Vivaldi, transcription for keyboards by Bach. This is […]
The Lost Pianos of Siberia by Sophy Roberts: Book Review
The Lost Pianos of Siberia by British writer/journalist/travel writer Sophy Roberts attempts to tell the stories behind Siberia’s most socially significant pianos. While on a trip to Mongolia, Sophy met a local musician Odgerel Sampilnorov who was lamenting the lack of quality pianos in Mangolia. The young musician could only find a Yamaha baby grand […]
Famous People & Celebrities Who Play the Piano
Some of the famous people & celebrities who play the Piano Vladimir Putin, Condeliza Rice, Grant Hill (basketball player)…Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Gary Barlow, Clint Eastwood, Sean Hayes, Britney Spears, Hugh Jackman, Sandra Bullock, Guy Pearce, Elijah Wood… Famous Film Celebrities on the piano Ryan Gosling learns to play piano for La La Land For […]
Famous Blind Piano Player & Musicians
Musicians always have this debate on the topic of “Being gifted vs trained”. There are many who believe that some are gifted whereas some believe it’s the training & practice that sets them apart. Irrespective, here are some famous blind piano players who have made a name for themselves through sheer hard work and perseverance. […]
How to find a good piano teacher for yourself (or for your kid)
There are many who believe that music is an inborn talent. While its true that some children start play musical instruments even before they can speak sentences, for many others learning to play the piano is a skill that needs to be acquired, doesn’t matter how old one is. And for that one needs to […]
Best piano finger exercises books for beginners and intermediate level players
Best piano finger exercises books for beginners. These will improve your the flexibility, dexterity, and independence of your fingers, and will also help build technical proficiency. Introduction Almost every beginner who is learning to play the piano (or keyboards) usually starts taking lessons only after he/she has seen somebody play amazing well on the piano/keyboard […]
Best Piano Christmas Music & Songs
Piano Christmas Music & Songs: Get Inspired This Holiday Season! Looking for piano Christmas music to inspire you this holiday season? Here, you will find recommendations to some great instrumental Christmas piano CDs. If you wish, you can try to learn some of the songs or…if you just want to take it easy, put those […]
These ‘piano stickers’ make it so easy to find the right keys
Piano stickers for beginners. These piano key finder/keyboard stickers make it easy to locate the keys on your piano keyboard, a great help during the initial learning days. Here, we have listed some of the best piano stickers for beginners. These are much more than fancy items, so make sure you use them to make […]
Musicians with smaller (normal) hands love these Special keyboards
These special keyboards, with narrow key sizes, are making it easier for those with smaller (or say normal) hands to enjoy playing the piano; though some still wonder why a lot of manufacturers are still not doing the same. 18th-century composer and organist, the great Johann Sebastian Bach had exceptionally large hands. While most of […]
The Best 5 Jazz Theory Books
Jazz is one of the most exciting styles to play for any piano player, because of the opportunity it offers for improvisation. So if you’re keen to learn to play jazz piano, here are some useful books that will teach you all the techniques you need to know. Best Jazz Theory Books Here are the […]
Piano Movies & Videos: Ultimate Collection of Piano Themed Movies
Piano Movies & Videos Collection: Here’s a collection of some great movies made around the Piano (on great pianists & their performances). Watch them to get some inspiration for your music learning, watch it to learn more about some of the greatest music composers, or just watch it because they are well made movies. Skip […]
Top piano books for teaching and learning piano (for teachers & students)
Find the best selection of piano method books, songbooks, theory books, recital books, piano sheet music, and more, to learn the piano and improve your skills. You need not worry in case you do not have access to a piano tutor near you. Here we have listed several bestselling piano books, for various categories of […]
Best Piano Magazines & Best Keyboard/Synth Magazines: Feature Lessons, Music & Artists
Best Piano Magazines & Best Keyboard/Synth Magazines that feature latest news, music reviews, artist interviews, master classes, lessons, and more. Piano magazines for piano players of all levels and ages. Each issue features sheet music, tutorials, and advice for people who love to play the piano or are planning to buy a piano. It has […]
Piano Hi-Lite: Smart piano strip for 88-key piano that teaches you to play
Piano Hi-Lite: Piano learning device (smart piano strip) that makes it easy to learn to play piano, made specifically for standard 88-key piano. How Does the Connection Work? The Piano Hi-Lite is a plug-and-play LED strip that fits any standard 88-keys. Place the strip on the keyboard, power it on, connect the strip to your […]
How to Play Jazz Piano – Improvisations, chord progressions and more
Learn how to play Jazz Piano with our free jazz piano lessons that teaches scales, chord progressions, improvisation, theory & technique,and more. We also cover the best resources to help you improve your jazz piano playing. Looking for easy lessons to learn jazz? Want to know how to improvise…substitute chords…? Lot of people like Jazz […]
Group Piano Lessons vs private lessons (from a piano teacher): Pros & Cons
Should you take Group Piano Lessons or take private (one-to-one) lessons from a piano teacher? Taking private piano lessons or going in for group piano lessons are a couple of options for beginners who want to learn to play the piano. Here are the pros & cons of each. Where to Find Piano Teachers The […]
Advanced Piano Lessons for the More Serious Learners
Advanced piano lessons for the more serious learners who want to take their piano playing to the next level This is the next part of our online piano lessons series! You can go through the earlier part in this series here. Piano Lessons – I – To learn about notes, staff, clefs and durations. Piano […]
Self Taught Piano – Here’s How to Teach Yourself to Play the Piano
You think Self taught piano is possible? It is not difficult nowadays to teach yourself to play piano considering the number of instructional books, CDs, and software that are available. Managing time in today’s fast paced world is the biggest challenge for most of us. We have so many things to do but very limited […]
Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in Sixty Exercises, Complete (Schirmer’s Library of Musical Classics)
Hanon: The virtuoso pianist in sixty exercises is a great technical book for improving the dexterity of your fingers. Its great for beginners to get your fingers moving on the piano keys. If you’re taking piano lessons from a private piano teacher, chances are that you’ve already seen this book in your music teacher’s library. […]
Super Mario Brothers Theme Song Sheet Music
Super Mario Brothers Theme Song: The video game of my generation and probably one of the most famous songs in the history of video games, and also one of the most downloaded ringtones. Who hasn’t played Super Mario Brothers for Nintendo? The game’s main theme – Overworld or “Ground Theme” – has been a part […]
Buy Sheet Music for All Instruments, Find Music Sheets By Genre
Find sheet music source for musicians of all ages and levels, for various musical instruments, and for various genres. You can download, print, or order printed music. Find an extensive catalog of the biggest artists and songs of today, alongside all the classics. Use these printable sheet music to improve your musical skills. Are you […]
Classical Music For Dummies by David Pogue
Classical Music For Dummies is an informative guide that shows how beautiful and rewarding classical music can be. You’ll learn how great composers like Bach, Beethoven, Mozart are different from one another. It also covers the various eras of classical music (Baroque, Romantic, etc,). The book also provides useful tips on how to build a […]
China Gates (Piano solo) by John Adams
China Gates for solo piano by composer John Adams. Piano Solo. 20th Century. China Gates was composed by John Adams for solo piano in 1977. John Admas wrote China Gates for young pianists and utilizes the principles (rippling of waveforms) without resorting to virtuoso technical effects. This piece oscillates between two modal worlds, but it […]
Here’s why piano is so important to music studies
Most parents have this question for music teachers “what instrument should my child learn to play”? There are several instruments out there, and wind instruments in particular are quite popular and commonly taught in schools. However, if you really want your child to develop a deeper understanding of music, I would say learn to play […]
Prelude in C major (by Johann Sebastian Bach)
Prelude in C major (by Johann Sebastian Bach): This beautiful piece continues to inspire generations of keyboard players. Have you been playing the piano/keyboards regularly for a year or so? You could try learning this famous prelude from the Well-Tempered Clavier. Its easy to play and sound beautiful as well. The prelude is around 35 […]
Keyboard Lessons vs Piano Lessons: Can you learn to play the piano on a keyboard?
Keyboard Lessons vs Piano Lessons: Is it possible to learn to play the piano on an electronic Keyboard? Will it ruin your technique in the long run? Is there any difference between learning to play the keyboard and learning to play the piano? All your queries anwered here. Also find easy keyboard lessons to help […]
The Piano Movie
The Piano: Oscar-winning movie about a mute woman Ada (played by Holly Hunter) and her prized piano! Things You Probably Didn’t Know About THE PIANO The film revolves around a mute woman Ada, who is sent to New Zealand by her father for an arranged marriage to a wealthy landowner. Her new husband trades her […]
Beethoven Piano Sheet Music
Music Composer Beethoven – Piano Sheet Music of His Popular Compositions. Find a collection of his most popular compositions, useful for sight-reading, practicing or for increasing your repertoire of songs. About Beethoven Beethoven was one of the most influential composers in the transitional period… between the Classical and the Romantic eras. To know more about […]
Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major (Sheet Music, PDF): Various Musical Instruments
How to play the classic “Canon in D” by Pachelbel on various instruments! Find videos and sheet music to help you learn this famous piece of music by German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel. About Canon in D Major We all may want to play the most recent pop or rock hit, but the charm of […]
“The Piano Book” and “Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer”: Reference books for pianists and technicians
The Piano Book, long considered a reference bible on buying & owning a new or used piano. There’s also the book ‘Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer’, which is a popular supplement to the piano book. These two books are the go-to reference books for experienced piano players and technicians. As the name suggests, The Piano […]
All about ‘All-Steinway’ Schools
An All-Steinway School is a designation that Steinway & Sons bestows on institutions that use only the company’s pianos on their campuses, from the practice rooms across the music department to the performance halls. There are approximately 200 institutions across five continents have been named All-Steinway Schools as of last year. Being an all-Steinway School […]
Free Keyboard Lessons & Sheet Music
Here are free Keyboard Lessons & sheet music for beginners to get started. If you own an electronic keyboard, don’t wait for the teacher, use these free keyboard lessons to get started right now! KeytarHQ Editorial TeamKeytarHQ editorial team includes musicians who write and review products for pianists, keyboardists, guitarists & other musicians. KeytarHQ is […]
Pop Goes the Weasel Sheet Music
Pop! Goes the Weasel is a popular English nursery rhyme. Most beginners (piano, guitar, violin) learn to play this rhyme on their music instrument. Pop Goes the Weasel: History Meaning behind this popular Nursery Rhyme Watch: Pop Goes the Weasel Nursery Rhyme Play Pop Goes the Weasel on Violin Watch: How to Play Pop Goes […]
The Interpretation of French Song (Pierre Bernac)
‘The Interpretation of French Song’ by Pierre Bernac is a must-have for singers, classical singers, voice teachers and vocal coaches. You need this book to sing in French, doesn’t matter if you’re a native or not. Even French-speaking singers will find his suggestions for interpretation, tempo, expression and dynamics to be invaluable. Pierre Bernac had […]
Chopin Nocturne Opus 9 (No.1, No.2) Sheet Music
A soft, beautiful, elegant, and relaxing piano music is just what you need as the night draws in. If you’ve had an extremely busy day, here’s what you need to hear in order to relax. Chopin wrote 21 nocturnes in all, each showcasing his gift for melody and evoking the beauty of nighttime. Between 1830 […]
Learn to play piano: Lessons, techniques and resources
Learn to Play Piano (for beginners and intermediate levels): Its easier than you think and can be done at home. Here’s the how-to, various methods, techniques, & helpful resources. There are various teaching methods available today to learn to play the piano; it’s now easier & faster than ever before and you really don’t have […]
Mozart Piano Sheet Music
Mozart – Piano Sheet Music. Find a collection of his most popular compositions. Mozart was one of the most prolific and influential composers of the Classical era. He was a great pianist as well! He was a child prodigy, who wrote his first symphony when he was just eight years old… and wrote his first […]
Music review: Philip Glass, ‘The Complete Piano Etudes’
“Philip Glass” music is mainly based on the style of the 1970s and ’80s, when the music would have repetitive structures, commonly known as minimalism. Philip Glass, ‘The Complete Piano Etudes’ is a a mesmerizing experience where duration doesn’t matter much, its like meditation. The composer wrote his etudes between 1991 and 2012, and the […]
Printed Music Guide: Sheet Music, Folios, Fakebooks
Various Types of Printed Music: Understands the various types of printed music that are available. Find thousands of printed music that are available for music enthusiasts. Introduction Want to play your favorite song but cannot locate the notes for it? Don’t worry; you can go through the thousands of printed music that are available for […]
How to use Skype and other Video Chat Software for online music lessons
There are lots of music teachers out there who are using the internet to deliver music lessons. If you’re a piano, guitar or any other music teacher, even you should consider providing music lessons online. For Music Teachers If you’re a proficient piano, guitar player and want to start teaching, may be full time down […]