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

Practicing an instrument isn’t most people’s idea of fun. But if you want to see any improvement it needs to be a daily ritual. These 10 tips should help you develop a regular routine that is efficient, effective, and hopefully even fun. Anyone can learn the piano, from kids to adults to grandparents – all… Continue reading 10 Simple Tips for Fun, Efficient Piano Practice

Music in movies is so commonplace that many people don’t even consciously notice it’s there – but it’s still affecting them. From swelling scores that makes your heart overflow in a romantic scene to screeching violins and musical explosions that keep you on the edge of your seat or make you jump right out of… Continue reading Do You Know These 5 Incredible Film Composers?

Tuning your own piano is a big job and one best undertaken by a professional. However, not everyone can afford or get access to a good piano tuner, so we have created this guide to follow if you do decide to do it yourself. Make sure you follow all instructions properly to avoid injury or… Continue reading Your Essential Guide to Tuning a Piano

Yann Tiersen is a French pianist and composer best known for his magical score for the 2001 film Amelie. But the 45-year-old composer is no one hit wonder.

The team here at Pianoforte has put together this quick guide to five of the most popular and important piano styles to help you decide which is best for you to learn.

IQ Pianos are remarkable, innovative creations that blend old-world piano craftsmanship by Alex.Steinbach with cutting-edge Silent Drive technology from PianoDiscTM. This combination makes the IQ Piano both a concert-quality instrument and a versatile home entertainment system. The Silent Drive hidden away inside the instrument makes it both piano and pianist, coming to life with moving… Continue reading The Wonderful World of IQ Pianos Revealed

The Magic behind The Music As one of the world’s most popular and enduring instruments, the music of the piano resonates within our hearts. From Mozart’s playful Rondo Alla Turca to the dreamlike tunes of Debussy’s Clair de Lune, the piano can transport us to another world. But what’s behind the music that we all… Continue reading (INFOGRAPHIC) Inside an Acoustic Piano

At first glance, acoustic pianos and electric keyboards seem quite similar. But in fact, the two instruments are worlds apart. If you are trying to decide between a piano or keyboard, or simply want to learn more about them, read through Pianoforte’s quick guide for the answers you need.