A piano performance is more than a display of musical skill—it is a collaboration between artist and instrument. While pianists spend countless hours perfecting technique, the condition of the piano itself often determines whether that artistry reaches the audience with clarity and expression. Preparing a piano for performance requires more than just last-minute tuning. It …
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Steinway wanted to offer their dealers an affordable alternative to a pricey Steinway upright piano. With the idea of creating a piano brand called “Boston” Steinway understood they needed to rely upon a proven piano manufacturer, with a respected name in the marketplace. Since 1927 Kawai earned a well-deserved reputation for constructing some of …
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As we all are aware, life can be crazy. It appears as if time is speeding up and getting out of control. You could be facing new or changing responsibilities at work, or spending time with relatives and friends. The fact is that there are many events taking place around you that need your attention. …
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Steel is used to make piano strings but soundboards that translate their energy to rich and resonant sound are made from wood. In case the purpose was to loudly amplify the produced sound after a hammer strikes the strings, metal plates would have been a better material. But Why Are Soundboards Made of Wood? Well, …
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Have a piano at home? Wondering how to maintain it and, more importantly, clean the keys? You need to be careful as improper ways could damage them. While cleaning you should avoid using cleaners that are saturated wipe-type or liquid cleaners containing harsh ingredients. You should not be the ones containing chlorine, alcohol, benzene, salts, …
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Standard pianos have 88 keys (52 whites and 36 blacks), but why do they have so many? Is it a norm? Right since the piano’s invention, composers wrote various music for harpsichord having only 60 keys. It meant that everything is written was limited to the harpsichord’s five-octave range. Later, the 1st piano got invented …
If you have an interest in learning piano it is a great choice. It will enrich your life in several unexpected ways. To learn piano or any other musical instrument is one of the greatest decisions you can make. But you might be wondering how long it takes to learn the musical instrument? There are …
A metronome is a wooden gadget that sits by the piano. It’s a very handy practice tool that is available for a pianist. It produces a steady pulse that helps in staying in time while playing the piano. You can speed up or slow down the pulse by adjusting the tempo which is usually measured …
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According to The Piano Book by Larry Fine, the Charles Walter console piano is superior to Steinway and Yamaha. Both of these legacy brands fail to build a “musical standout” in the sub 45” segment. However, CW achieves this remarkable top honor! Fine writes “Proof that a 43” piano can be made musical, and it’s …
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Piano for kids is an effective way of indulging positive effects on an individual. Children can improve motor control, sharpen memory, improve listening skills, enhance well-being and improve emotional intelligence. As per research by scientists at the University of Southern California, it was found that brains develop faster with music training. During the research, researchers …
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