Sixteen years on and we’re only a little over the accidental desctruction of a Bösendorfer grand piano during removal, and in the main we’ve managed to avoid some of the ‘quirky’ things people do to pianos. So imagine our shock (which you may well discover for yourself in a moment) […]
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Yamaha has announced the launch of two new models in its low-cost, ultra-portable NP line of digital piano-style keyboards, namely the NP-15 and NP-35. The numbering suggests a direct upgrade, or possibly replacement, for the NP-12 and NP-32 models. So far it only appears to have been announced for the […]
Almost as long as digital keyboards and pianos have been around, the question of polyphony comes up. It’s a quick, easy measure of how many distinct sounds can be created at any one time by a single musical instrument. An acoustic piano effectively has unlimited polyphony, restricted only by the […]
What is a hammer action keyboard? A hammer action keyboard is a type of keyboard found on certain types of electronic musical instruments, such as digital pianos and synthesizers. It is designed to replicate the feel and touch of a traditional acoustic piano keyboard. The term “hammer action” refers to […]
We’ve already discussed different types of keyboard, so here we take a closer look at what exactly is meant by “semi-weighted” keys on a digital piano or other keyboard instrument, and whether they are a good fit for the kind of musician you are and the styles of music you’d […]
The council in the Japanese city of Kakogawa has removed a street piano located in a busy railway station after just six months due to ‘rule breaking’ by members of the public. There has been a global rise in the number of locations accommodating publicly playable pianos, and with it […]
Still relative newcomers to the digital piano market, having been founded in Italy in 2013, Dexibell has nonetheless created some impressive instruments, including the VIVO H10 digital piano line. The company has used NAMM to showcase a stunning addition to this line of digital upright and grand pianos, with a […]
Yamaha used this year’s NAMM Show to reveal its next generation Transacoustic pianos, to be initially available in two model ranges, the TC3 and TA3, totalling eleven instruments. These are existing models of acoustic piano, including uprights and grands, to which the Transacoustic technology can be fitted. This is therefore […]
With the introduction of Roland’s latest portable digital piano in the FP range, the FP-E50, we take a look at the feature set of the entire current range and compare their specifications. Quick Highlights Don’t want to read lots of specs and comparison tables? Here are the quick takeaways for […]
Roland has introduced its new line of GP digital grand pianos, offering a grand piano experience even to those pianists with limited home or studio space. Initially launching with four models: Each successive numbered model is physically larger and has more premium features than the previous one, while the GP-9M […]
The Yamaha C5 grand piano is part of the Yamaha Conservatory Collection, a series of grand pianos designed to meet the needs of the most demanding players. The C5 is 6’7″ in length, making it the perfect size for smaller performance spaces, music studios, or homes. Despite its compact size, […]
Digital pianos have made it much easier for anyone with an interest in learning to play the piano to get started, but there is a bewildering array of instruments to choose from and a significant price range to go with them. If you’re just starting out as a beginning or […]
Are you looking for a more serious music keyboard for your child? Read our guide: Choosing Your Child’s (First) Keyboard Instrument. Alternatively, take a look at other small keyboards for young children. Not got the space or budget for your budding Rachmaninov to play a full-size piano? Or do you […]
Many people agree that anyone serious about learning the piano needs to have an instrument with the full 88 keys at their disposal. Of course there are many stage pianos and even some upright acoustics with fewer keys – 73 or 76 are common – as they are generally more […]
Roland has announced its latest entry-level digital piano, the FP-10, designed to offer premium sound and playability to those seeking out their first keyboard instrument. Featuring Roland’s high quality digital piano sound with an expressive 88-weighted key design, the FP-10 is also portable despite including inbuilt stereo speakers. It’s also […]
Roland has announced three new digital pianos in an LX700 series, all designed to accurately simulate high quality acoustic pianos with PureAcoustic modelling and ambience technology. The flagship LX708, midrange LX706, and entry-level LX705 deliver great sound and feel thanks to Roland’s technology which emulates how acoustic pianos create sound, […]
Sporting some new design aesthetics which wouldn’t look out of place on a Nord keyboard, Yamaha’s latest much-talked-about stage pianos have now hit the stores, after being unveiled at NAMM this year, plus previewed by a few lucky keyboard players. The CP73 and CP88 keyboards, as the names suggest, are […]
Yamaha has introduced three new models in its line of Arius digital pianos. The YDP-144, YDP-164 and YDP-S54—like their predecessors—are aimed at improving music students who need something more advanced to practice and hone their piano skills, but for whom an acoustic piano is impractical or out of budget. Last […]
Yamaha has announced its first 73-key, weighted digital piano: the P-121 aimed at beginning pianists and gigging musicians. With 15 fewer keys (just over an octave) than a standard 88-key piano keyboard, plus lightweight construction, this digital piano is ready to be placed in a smaller living space, or packed […]
Yamaha has announced its new generation of TransAcoustic pianos, featuring four upright and three grand models. They build on the original TransAcoustic models which gave acoustic pianos volume control, thanks to electro-acoustic transducers located near to each of the instrument’s two soundboard bridges which allow the entire soundboard to act […]
Yamaha has updated its groundbreaking AvantGrand N1 hybrid piano with the introduction of the AvantGrand N1X. Yamaha’s latest instrument features two high quality sample sets from premium acoustic pianos: the CFX and the Bösendorfer. The CFX samples have been optimised for listening through headphones, offering an immersive experience for the […]
