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Here’s a very insightful video made by Steinway & Sons, giving a tour of their factory and explaining many of the processes which go into making one of their top-end, unique grand pianos. It’s narrated by the late John Steinway. The 8-minute video doesn’t cover every aspect of the production […]
Daily Archives: Friday 26th July, 2013
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Quach Hoang Nhi, aged 9, beat 21 other candidates aged between 7 and 9 in Group D of the Mozart International Piano Competition 2013, held in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday. They were marked on their ability to play a sonata piece judged to be difficult for their age. Quach Hoang Nhi […]
Daniela Liebman will make her Carnegie Hall debut this coming October, aged just 11 years. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, she began to learn the piano at age 5, and by seven she was named a winner in the eight to ten year old category at the Parnassos National Piano Competition […]
With so many iPad music creation apps available, it would be nice to have something physical to play notes on. While it is possible to hook up external keyboard controllers, how about this product — still in development — which combines a protective case and a musical keyboard. The C.24 […]
It’s the age-old rivalry — piano versus guitar. Throw synth keyboard players into the mix, attempting guitar-esque sounds, and you’re sure to be met with looks of disdain from guitar purists. While most pianists would never dare to suggest they could emulate the nuances of a guitar via the keyboard, […]
Playing any acoustic instrument can be a problem in confined spaces and the piano is no exception. Unless you’ve invested in a silent piano or are happy to practice at home with a digital piano, you are almost certain to disturb your neighbours at some point when you play. Now, […]
