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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you are a songwriter or composer, you probably know that there is an endless combination of chords that go together. Every song has a chord progression regardless of the instrument used. For instance, a rock ‘n roll song that is played on a guitar or piano can have 2 to 3 chords.  Understanding the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The ultimate goal of every student in learning the piano is to play the piano with both hands. Playing the piano with both hands, however, is more complicated than just playing it with the right hand. You may enjoy for a while, as a student, playing separately with left and right hands. Yet, you must […]