Parts of a Piano
Keyboard Almost every modern piano has 88 keys (seven octaves plus a minor third, from A0 to C8). Many older pianos only have 85 keys (seven octaves from A0 to A7), while some manufacturers extend the...
View ArticleHistory of the Piano
In the period lasting from about 1790 to 1860, the Mozart-era piano underwent tremendous changes, which led to the modern form of the instrument. This revolution was in response to a consistent...
View ArticleDifferent Types of Pianos
Modern pianos come in two basic configurations (with subcategories): the grand piano and the upright piano. Grand ...
View ArticleDifferent Kinds of Piano Materials
Materials Many parts of a piano are made of materials selected for extreme sturdiness. In quality pianos, the outer rim of the piano is made of a hardwood, normally maple or beech. According to Harold...
View ArticlePiano Care and Maintainence
Pianos need regular tuning to keep them up to pitch, which is usually the internationally recognized standard concert pitch of A = 440 Hz. The hammers of pianos are voiced to compensate for gradual...
View ArticleHow to Move a Piano Properly, The Right Way
Moving a piano is a complicated process. There is risk to the piano, risk of bodily injury to the movers and others and risk to other property. Although moving a piano may appear to be a simple...
View ArticleRocket Piano Review - The Best Online Piano Lessons With Videos
This is a review of Rocket Piano. I thought I'd write a Rocket Piano review because it's the first online piano lesson package that I bought, so read on if you want to know if Rocket Piano is worth it!...
View ArticlePlaying the Piano By Ear
I often have people ask me about playing a piano “by ear”. What they are referring to of course is learning and being able to play songs just by listening to them. When I was quite young and still...
View ArticleBuying A Keyboard
There are many different questions when it comes to buying a keyboard. How much should I pay, how many keys it needs and so on. A lot of it really depends on the buyer and your own personal preference....
View ArticleFree Online Piano Games To Help You Learn How to Play The Piano
When you're learning how to play the piano, the occasional piano education game can help you take a break and yet reinforce your piano music concepts. Here are some sites that provide free online piano...
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