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 […]
Keyboards
Best Keyboards With Weighted Keys For Beginner
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 […]
Best Keyboard Stand for 88 Key 2022
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 […]
Grand Piano Microphone Mount
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 […]
Best Piano Keyboard Stands For Sitting
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 […]
Best Piano Keyboard Stands For Standing
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 […]
Best Upright Piano for Beginners
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 […]
Best Microphones for Recording Piano
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 […]
Best MIDI Fader Controllers
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. […]
Different 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 […]
How To Read Piano Tabs
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 […]
How Many Keys On A Full Sized Piano?
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 […]
What Are The Foot Pedals On A Piano For?
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 […]
How To Play Keyboards for Beginners
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 […]
Different Types of 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 […]
C Minor Chord on Piano
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 […]
Different Types of Piano Finishes
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 […]
What is the Ideal Hand Size for Playing the 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 […]
Upright Piano Types & Sizes (Largest To Smallest)
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 […]
Guide on Playing With Left Hand Piano (Bass Clef) 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 […]