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43 Amazing Instrument Sounds (+ Video!)

March 20, 2023 By Jimmy Wu Leave a Comment

Instruments vary in sound and general tone, depending on the materials they are made with, their shape, size, slight model variations, and most importantly – the instrumentalist. In attempting to describe the various notes that come from the most common instruments, we have covered 43 instruments (String, Wind, Brass, Keyboard, Percussion) and gathered the opinions of […]

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Best Keyboards With Weighted Keys For Beginner

December 21, 2022 By Bradley 1 Comment

Replicating the conventional upright piano without the weighted keys and portability is the primary goal of a digital keyboard. In order to recreate such experience of having a genuine piano experience, the feel of the piano keys should be considered.  Nowadays, digital pianos with superb characteristics have weighted keys on them, and most were installed […]

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Best Keyboard Stand for 88 Key 2022

December 21, 2022 By Bradley Leave a Comment

There are different variations and styles of keyboards nowadays, but all require stands that are durable and can hold their weight for a longer period. We aim to aid you in your search for the best keyboard stands available, especially if you own an 88-keyed one. But before that, here are characteristics you might want […]

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Grand Piano Microphone Mount

December 21, 2022 By Bradley Leave a Comment

How to miking a grand piano.

Looking at the numerous options of what is available today in music stores for a grand piano microphone mount is quite overwhelming.  It would be better not to look at the choices if you do not know where to start or what should be considered. To avoid getting something that will not precisely fit your […]

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Best Piano Keyboard Stands For Sitting

December 21, 2022 By Bradley 2 Comments

Pianist is playing the digital keyboard in sitting position.

A great piano musical performance will depend not only on the piano player but also on the keyboard that is being used. More often than not, the keyboard piano stand is forgotten, and the performance will be compromised, especially if the musician is temperamental with a diva attitude. Decades ago, this would never be an […]

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Best Piano Keyboard Stands For Standing

December 20, 2022 By Bradley 1 Comment

Do you know that frequently playing the piano keyboard can cause muscle spasms and finger stress? Well, I was researching the other day about this and found that if the keyboard stand does not give you the right playing angle and height, you can end up with stressed muscles and damaged fingers. The risks of […]

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Best Upright Piano for Beginners

December 20, 2022 By Bradley Leave a Comment

Entry-level digital upright piano.

Do you spend much time figuring out which upright piano is best for a beginner like you? Well, I also experienced the same thing a couple of weeks ago, and for this reason, I came up with this comprehensive article about the best upright pianos for beginners.  When buying an upright piano, a lot of […]

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Best Microphones for Recording Piano

December 20, 2022 By Bradley 2 Comments

Mic been used to record piano playing.

Sometime around the end of last year, I struggled to figure out a way to best capture the piano sound. After engaging in an extensive study on how to do it, I have collated all I’ve learned to come up with this comprehensive article about acoustic piano sound recording. You may find this article useful […]

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Best MIDI Fader Controllers

December 20, 2022 By Bradley Leave a Comment

Imagine you are entering a classic recording studio, and I bet one thing you would readily notice is the majestic console that occupies the prime spot in the room. Such a colossal console typifies the classic recording studio image. Yet, gone were those days when the huge console lorded it over in the recording studio. […]

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Different Types of Organ Pipes

May 31, 2022 By Bradley Leave a Comment

Types of organ pipes

The pipe organ is one of the largest and most versatile intruments in the world, combining up to nine octaves through pipes of various sizes, types, and materials. Each pipe produces a unique sound based on the various characteristics of its design. This article will explore the different types of organ pipes, including different materials […]

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How To Read Piano Tabs

May 17, 2021 By Bradley Leave a Comment

Music is for everyone. And with proper and regular practice, we can all be the musical wonders that we’ve always aspired to be. Most musicians start with learning the piano since it’s rather an easy way to familiarize one’s self with the notes and chord progressions. While some people prefer studying how to read actual […]

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How Many Keys On A Full Sized Piano?

May 17, 2021 By Bradley Leave a Comment

The piano is a musical contraption consisting of a wooden case housing and a metal frame to hold a host of metal strings. Each string has an associated padded hammer. These hammers have a corresponding lever or key. A push on the key (lever) readily activates the hammer to strike the string that produces a […]

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What Are The Foot Pedals On A Piano For?

May 17, 2021 By Bradley Leave a Comment

Piano foot pedals on classical piano.

Several months ago, I joined a forum, and one of the questions frequently raised in that forum was about the function of the foot pedals of piano. What are those foot pedals? What are their functions? These questions seem easy to answer for a pianist like me. Yet, for someone who has not yet played […]

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How To Play Keyboards for Beginners

May 17, 2021 By Bradley Leave a Comment

Beginner is learning how to play keyboard piano.

Imagine you are on a stage and playing the piano like Mozart and the mouths of your audience are all agape, waiting for the next series of notes you’re going to play. I guess you will be so much delighted if that is true. Yet, even if it is not true, you should remember that […]

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Different Types of Keyboard Pianos

May 17, 2021 By Bradley Leave a Comment

Different types and models of digital electronic keyboard pianos.

The digital keyboard piano comes in many different forms. It can be quite confusing to budding pianists, particularly if there is a wide array of choices in the stores today. This is the reason why you see several keyboards when professional artists perform live on stage. Knowing each type can make your choice easier and […]

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C Minor Chord on Piano

February 19, 2021 By Bradley Leave a Comment

One of the popular minor scales is the C minor. The C minor is based on the C Major and is wrought out of the notes C-Eb-G. It consists of C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, and B♭ pitches. Compared to major notes, the C minor is a melancholic chord. And if you look at […]

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Different Types of Piano Finishes

January 23, 2021 By Bradley 2 Comments

Pianist choosing piano finish.

Pianos come in a wide variety of designs and styles, and yes, it is a consideration when buying one. More often than not, people look into the features that it offers. The structure and piano finish for aesthetic purposes to determine if it would complement the furniture and color scheme of the room where one […]

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Upright Piano Types & Sizes (Largest To Smallest)

January 22, 2021 By Bradley 2 Comments

Pianos come in many different styles, sizes, shapes, and designs to cater to musicians’ vastly different needs and preferences. There are pianos made to be big fir for display in concert halls and used in grand musical performances by professional musicians. On the other hand, there are those designed to be small, compact, and better […]

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What is the Ideal Hand Size for Playing the Piano?

January 22, 2021 By Bradley 4 Comments

Pianist Stretch his hands while playing piano.

Earlier this month, I was challenged to play Beethoven’s “Hammerklavier” Sonata, which required my hands and fingers to be quite busy. It contained the hardest finger twisters I’ve ever tried my hands on. So, I asked myself whether my hands belong to the range of ideal hand size for playing the piano.  Hand sizes vary […]

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Guide on Playing With Left Hand Piano (Bass Clef) Notes

January 21, 2021 By Bradley Leave a Comment

A pianist playing left hand notes.

To be a proficient pianist, you also need to hone your left hand’s dexterity and strength in playing the piano. This means you need to learn the correct piano fingering for the left hand. Knowing and mastering the proper fingering for the left hand will surely improve your playing speed. It will also facilitate the […]

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