Articles about Piano

The History of Kawai Pianos

The amazing quality of Kawai pianos stems from the careful dedication of the company to maintaining the impressive sound It`s a sound that has been described as a blanket of velvet

by A. Nutt

10 Top Ways To Find A Good Piano Teacher That’s Right for You

You’ve decided you want to tinkle the ivories. You have decided on a formal approach to your studies, instead of self-teaching. Therefore, you need a qualified piano teacher to help you reach your goals. What should you look for?

by Duane Shinn

Practically Speaking: Piano Practice can be Enjoyable!

Like any other worthwhile activity in life, piano practicing demands a certain amount of discipline. This discipline produces the results we foresaw when we first decided to take up the instrument.

by Duane Shinn

The Joy of Playing the Piano Songs You Love

Playing the piano can be therapeutic. If you have had a stressful day, go home and pound those keys. Before you know it you’ll be having such a good time you will have forgotten all about how bad your day was.

by Duane Shinn

I Hate Piano Lessons!

Many people took piano lessons when they were growing up and a large percentage of them hated their lessons. Piano lessons can be enjoyable on a weekly basis. It just takes a proper attitude, a proper perspective, and preparation.

by Duane Shinn

Art Tatum: The Virtuoso Of Jazz Piano

Being born blind never proved to go against the music in Arthur Tatum Jr’s heart. One of the most technically sound pianists, his technique and compositions manage to boggle musicians even in this advanced day and age.

by Duane Shinn

Primary Advantages of Buying a Piano From a Specialty Piano Store

Modern man is a wholesale club animal, signing up for memberships at stores that offer great deals where things are purchased in bulk to pinch an occasional penny or two This appeals to the bargain hunter in all of us, as there is no greater high than realizing we have saved money on a useful item

by A Nutt

Nature Music: New Age Piano Improvisation

What exactly is New Age music? You’ve probably heard the phrase bandied about in reference to specific artists, but few know what it actually means. In general terms, New Age music is organic; its main purpose is to soothe the spirit and fill the soul with calm. In many cases, New Age music tries to emulate the feelings or sounds of nature.

by Duane Shinn

Did You Know That President Truman Played The Piano?

Clinton was not the first or only President of the United States of America with musical talent. Harry S. Truman was also a piano player, as was Teddy Rosevelt and Richard Nixon.

by Duane Shinn

Which Piano Brands Are Most Popular?

When choosing a piano, most people want to ensure they get a good quality one and the best way to do this is to buy a popular brand that has been around for a while and has an established reputation. There are quite a few popular piano brands available to select from.

by Amy Nutt

What Type Of Piano Is The Easiest To Start Off On?

It’s extremely difficult for anyone to determine exactly what piano will be the easiest for any beginner to start off playing. A beginning piano player will play any variety of piano exactly how he or she is taught to play it.

by Amy Nutt

Count Basie - the Count of Piano Jazz

One of the all time greats of jazz is William "Count" Basie. He was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer. Widely regarded as one of the most important jazz bandleaders of his time, Basie led his popular Count Basie Orchestra for almost 50 years.

by Duane Shinn

Beginner Piano Lesson Books Should Be Simple

What a nightmare beginner piano lesson books can potentially be It’s hard enough following the instructions of a second rate teacher that is attempting to communicate on a one to one basis with you

by Daniel E. Friedman

Will You Become Smarter If You Play The Piano? Is Piano Study Good For Your Brain?

Will you become smarter if you play the piano? The question is whether there is a correlation between mastering a musical instrument and one’s brain increasing in potential.

by Duane Shinn

Piano Lessons Enrich a Child’s Life

Every child is different but no matter their disposition, they will benefit from piano lessons. They develop self confidence, discipline, coordination and commitment throughout their learning process.

by Andrew Stratton

What Piano Method Does Your Piano Teacher Use?

Learning to play the piano is about more than learning the names of notes. Students and parents have a variety of different piano methods to choose from. All teach the basics of playing piano. The differences lie in their respective emphases and their suitability for particular age groups and learning styles.

by Duane Shinn

How To Get Started In Beginning Piano Lessons

Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn to play the piano but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you’re a parent with a child who has expressed interest in the piano. The question is: where do you begin? How to start depends on your age and your goals.

by Duane Shinn

Digital Piano: Choosing the Right One

By giving the pianos a proper test run and prioritizing the features for yourself, you will be able to find the perfect digital piano.

by Andrew Stratton

Piano Playing: Wonderful & Nutricious Food For Your Brain

If you’re looking for a perfect way to keep your mind sharp, piano playing is the solution. It exercises several different parts of the mind and body, while providing you with years of musical enjoyment. Whether you play piano currently or are thinking about starting, playing piano is great brain food.

by Duane Shinn

Marian McPartland: The Grand Lady Of Jazz Piano

A born child prodigy, Marian Portland started playing the piano at the age of three. She is formally trained in both the violin and the piano. Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz radio program on which she interviews jazz pianists and plays duets with them is on National Public Radio and has been a favorite of jazz lovers for decades.

by Duane Shinn

How To Play The Piano WIth Just Two Simple Chords

A lesson for beginning musicians on how to play full songs by understanding just two chords.

by Jermaine Griggs

Piano Notes Can Be Forgotten

The sheer terror of forgotten piano notes Playing the piano had occupied the lad’s life during his entire childhood

by Daniel E. Friedman

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Tune a Piano?

Having your piano tuned is definitely the single most important part of the instrument’s maintenance, but unfortunately, very few piano owners follow a reasonable schedule when it comes to having their pianos tuned Piano owners often think that they can go years between tunings and everything will be fine, or that they can try to replace a professional tuning by subscribing to some myth or old wives tale (like keeping jars of water in their piano), but this simply isn’t the case

by Jenn B.

Grand Piano: Choosing An Acoustic Piano

There are a lot of options when choosing an acoustic piano. Verticals come in a variety of sizes and then there is the baby grand and grand piano. When choosing an instrument, factors to consider include purpose, ability, affordability and space.

by Andrew Stratton

How To Play The Piano To Communicate A Feeling Or Emotion

If you are going to play the piano, it is important that you put everything into it. You don’t want to just play the notes on a page or the chord progressions that you see, but you want the music to touch someone.

by Kevin Sinclair

Tips In Learning Piano

I am always fascinated by the sound of piano. It simply results into a kind of music that can touch hearts and touch souls.

by James Brown

Piano Instruction: Formal Versus Informal

When you think of piano lessons, the mental picture you get might be of child sitting at a keyboard. The instructor is probably sitting next to the child, tapping out rhythm with a baton or pencil. If the idea of being scrutinized by a piano teacher makes you cringe, consider some other forms of piano instruction.

by Duane Shinn

Piano Chords A Chord Book And Forty Eight Popular Chords For Beginners

I am sure you have heard of Piano Chords. Well, that can be a little misleading because when you play chords, normally with you left hand, you would play chords on an electronic keyboard or electric organ rather than a piano.

by Mike Shaw

What Are Some Of The Most Expensive Brands Of Pianos On The Market?

Pianos, as a whole, can be a pretty costly investment. They often range into the double digits of thousands for even some of the lower end models.

by Amy Nutt

Which Piano Brands Are Best For Beginners?

Figuring out the best possible brand of piano to purchase for a player that is just beginning can be a pretty difficult task depending on the particular situation. No one can come right out and tell you what piano to buy, it’s a decision that you must work your way to with a good bit of research.

by Amy Nutt

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