Toy Pianos as a Portable Instrument for Classical Pianists
Many keyboard players enjoy playing for friends, family, etc. at their homes or special events like weddings. Unfortunately, for some occasions it can be especially hard for classical pianists to actually do this since they can’t readily move their instruments of choice around. Now, a pair of professional pianists in the Boston area have come …
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The Magic of Lifelong Pianists
Music is a beautiful thing. You hear people say it, you listen to it, you watch it evolve over time, and you experience and observe others learning it. While the human brain is also an incredibly beautiful thing, one whom learns or self-teachers how to play an instrument, especially the paino, is all the more …
The Evolution of Pianos
Pianos were first created approximately 300 years ago, and were most recently rebuilt with additional advanced components and sounds as late as 150 years ago. Since the addition of Octaves, sound reaction and toning, string-reaction, and tone effects some might argue, such as Acoustician Nicholas Giordano, dean of Auburn University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics …
Turn Back Time: Billy Joel’s “Piano Man”
Way back in 1973, musician Billy Joel cemented his music into the hearts and minds of people all over the globe with the debut of his album “Piano Man”. The hit single of the same name is now like a national anthem for Billy Joel fans all over. It’s a favorite of concert goers and …
Making A Dream Come True The Piano Way
Sometimes just wishing for something isn’t enough. Sometimes it takes some effort on one’s own part to make that dream come true, especially when it comes to a piano, a big piano, that would have cost a fortune. In this case the dreamer is one Justin Neilsen. He owns and operates his own music school …
Limited Edition Pearl River Studio Piano Gets New Home
Edna and Howard Goldberg purchased this very rare limited edition Pearl River studio piano.
How to Find the Perfect Piano
Finding the right piano is very important for all players, from fresh students to polished professionals. The number one factor for most people in finding the right instrument is going to be price. Generally, quality will increase with price, but this is not always true. It is important to check out reviews or recommendations from …
The New Daniel Barenboim Piano
It was in 2011 that Daniels Barenboim dreamed of his latest piano. It took that long and an estimated 4,000 people to design, engineer, and produce this latest piece of 88 key majesty. Barenboim showed off the piano in front of the news media, fellow pianists and enthusiasts. He showed how Beethoven’s Appassionata Sonata sounded …
London’s youngest Pianist and Musical Graduate
Starting from just the age of three, London’s youngest pianist and graduate Curtis Elton began learning the piano. Impressively, by just age four he could already read music. Curtis’s Mother, Hayley, a concert pianist herself made it a point to condition her son to become Pianist ‘material’ and to dedicate the necessary time and energy …
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