Introduction Here we present a simple arrangement of the traditional English Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. This is part of our mastering Christmas carols on the piano and keyboard series. Format Written in a minor key, we have found versions in G minor. However, we have chosen A […]
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Introduction The Sussex Carol is a popular British Christmas carol, sometimes referred to as “On Christmas night all Christians sing” which is the first line. Its words were first published by Luke Wadding, a late 17th-century poet and bishop of the Catholic Church in Ireland. There are alternative versions of […]
Introduction As part of our series on mastering Christmas carols on the piano and keyboard we look at Carol of the Bells, a popular carol based on the Ukrainian New Year’s song Shchedryk. The song has been altered and performed in a variety of ways, so there is not one […]
When your children want to get into the Christmas spirit and play some festive songs on the piano or keyboard, start out with some of the really simple melody arrangements on this page for them to try. No harmonies, black notes (sharps and flats) to worry about. Just the notes […]
Introduction Bach’s Prelude I in C Major from The Well-Tempered Clavier Book I is one of his most famous pieces and has been widely used across classical, popular, and media contexts. Films include Master and Commander, The Piano, and Mr Holland’s Opus, as well as various documentaries. It’s often used […]
Many pianists revere pianos, particularly expensive and sought-after grand pianos. They don’t deliberately damage them (by filling them with water or other such nonsense). Sadly, things still go wrong. Expensively wrong in many cases. Here we uncover just some of the horror stories where our beloved keyed instrument has met […]
Ode to Joy is an immensely well-known and popular musical theme which is part of Ludwig van Beethoven’s fourth movement of his ninth symphony. It has been adopted as the official anthem of Europe. Here we provide a very simple arrangement of the theme, which is suitable for beginning and […]
Introduction A very popular Christmas carol is Oh Holy Night (sometimes O Holy Night). Translated from Placide Cappeau’s original 1847 French poem “Cantique de Noël” by John Sullivan Dwight, the English version has a few variations with minor lyrical and melody changes. Composer Adolphe Adam originally set the poem to […]
Folk music is fantastic for so many reasons, with so many other musical styles deriving and borrowing from it. It’s also a great source for sight reading and playing. Even though the piano may not have been a primary instrument in early or rustic folk music, there’s no reason why […]
Everyone always gets into a bit of a frenzy this time of year as retailers begin to showcase their best money-saving deals on a variety of products. Here we’ve tried to keep up with some of the best pre-, during and post-Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2025 deals on gear and other […]
Artificial Intelligence is on the rise in every industry, with music composition, performance and recording no exception. In this article we look at a potentially emerging technology named MIAO. Although currently dwelling in the theoretical and early prototype phase, MIAO (MIDI Audio) could be the next big thing, particularly in […]
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Choosing a digital piano can be confusing, with plenty of jargon to wade through. It’s important to know which models are most suitable for different musician skill levels. Beginning musicians may not need to spend a large amount of money, particularly if they are unsure whether they will maintain their […]
Introduction This page provides a basic comparison of the Roland RD-88 EX and Roland RD-08, the Kurzweil KA-P1 and the Yamaha P-S500. Types of Instrument All the instruments being compared are digital pianos. Manufacturers The instruments are from well-known manufacturers Kurzweil, Roland and Yamaha. Instrument Age The earliest released instrument is […]
In this article we compare two entry-level mini keyboards: the Yamaha PSS-F30 and the Casio SA-81. Types of Instrument Both the Yamaha PSS-F30 and Casio SA-81 are entry-level keyboards, primarily aimed at very beginner musicians and children. Instrument Age The Yamaha PSS-F30 was launched in 2021, the Casio SA-81 in […]
Our guide to choosing your child’s first keyboard instrument is a great place to get an idea of the kinds of features to look out for. In this article we provide practical recommendations for the best digital pianos and music keyboards currently on the market in 2025. This is not […]
We’re approaching that time of year when everything ramps up for holiday season, and many people’s thoughts turn to gifting. Here’s our short guide to picking thoughtful and useful gifts for the keyboard musicians in your life (or picking up something for yourself you may not have thought of.) Of […]
The Roland FP-30X is a relatively new model in the FP series of more entry-level portable digital pianos. The Yamaha P-125 is an older model in the company’s portable P Series of instruments. Here we take a look at the two instruments in a bit more detail. Model Roland FP-30X […]
The Yamaha CP73 and Yamaha YC73 are two keyboards in Yamaha’s stage piano range of instruments. Here we compare the two so you can decide if either is right for you. Main Specification Overview Model CP73 YC73 # Keys 73 73 Key Size Full Full Key Weight Piano Piano Polyphony […]
The Problem As Logic Pro has become more powerful, it seems it has also developed a bigger appetite for your Mac’s resources. It’s fairly common practice to ensure that Logic Pro is the only application running on your computer, especially when doing anything involving intensive CPU or high disk usage. […]