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 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 […]
Different Types of Piano
The piano is considered by many to be one of the most popular musical instruments ever invented or played not just because it is easy to learn how to play one but for its versatility as well. It has a wide range of notes available, and you can play the melody and accompaniment simultaneously. This […]
How To Choose the Best Acoustic Piano for Beginners
Sometimes, an acoustic piano is more suitable for beginners if your budget allows. With the wide range of new and old types, shapes, sizes, and brands, it can be challenging to choose the right one for beginners. While some people are lured by a digital one, nothing beats the authentic feel of the keys and […]
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 […]
How To Clean A Piano Black Finish
Cleaning fine musical instruments such as the piano is essential in ensuring its longevity. Proper care and maintenance should be followed to avoid letting dust, perspiration, and other harmful particles damage it. It is also critical to choose the right cleaning products to use particularly for a piano with a black finish. A well-maintained instrument […]
Minimum Room Size For Grand Piano
The presence of a grand piano in private homes kept on increasing these days. More people love the idea of listening to quality music that this fine musical instrument can certainly produce in the confines of the home. It also adds a certain grandiose touch to the overall look of the house. Aesthetically, a home […]
Piano For Small Hands With Shorter Hand Spans
A pianist is impressive and deemed highly skilled when playing the piano if the musical piece requires having his fingers fly over the keys as they go up and down the keyboard in a fast and dramatic manner. It never really occurred to those watching in awe how difficult or easy it is for the […]
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 […]