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The Complete Piano Story – from the Lowest A to the Highest C The piano is the most popular musical instrument in existence and has a very long history. When people talk about piano history, they usually say that the piano originated around the year 1700 in Florence, Italy. While that is true for the… Continue reading The Complete Piano History Story

Buying a Keyboard or Piano – Advice for Beginners Purchasing your first instrument is an important decision to make as a beginner. Piano lessons are a great investment, but you’ll also need something to practice on at home. For a lot of people, this is generally a choice between a piano and a keyboard. There… Continue reading Buying a Keyboard or Piano – Advice for Beginners

Finding a Piano Teacher Choosing a piano teacher is a very important and personal decision. You need someone you will get along with, who will inspire you and nurture your love for playing the piano. Below we’ll go over a few tips to help find a piano teacher who will foster your love of music… Continue reading Finding a Piano Teacher

Why Do Pianos Need to Be Tuned? Most people don’t know how often their piano needs to be tuned, or why it needs to be tuned at all. Exactly how often you need your piano tuned depends on your specific instrument, but regular tuning is essential to keep a piano sounding beautiful.

Proper Piano Hand Positioning Guide Understanding proper piano hand positions is an important first step for beginners learning the piano. Not only does it encourage good technique, but it also reduces fatigue while playing. Here are our tips on correct hand positioning and proper fingering.

Piano Finger Exercises to Help Increase Speed Have you ever watched an experienced pianist play and wondered how they play so fast? Well just like everything else, it all comes down to practice. Below we give some insights on how pianists are able to play so quickly and discuss a few finger exercises to help… Continue reading Piano Finger Exercises to Help Increase Speed

The Best Digital Apps for Piano Players Practising and learning to play the piano can be difficult, especially if you can’t always have someone there to help and teach you. Luckily, today’s digital world has birthed a number of piano apps that are easy to download and easy to use.

Born into poverty in France in 1862, Claude Debussy’s immense talent on the piano and gifts for composition saw him rise from humble beginnings to create musical impressionism, becoming a world renowned composer.

The Romantic era in western music was a time of huge musical innovation, comparable to the explosion of jazz music in the early twentieth century. Romantic music is characterised by lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and music that is highly emotive and expressive. To get familiar with the best music this period you can’t do better… Continue reading Influential Piano Composers of the Romantic Era