ROLI has shown off the latest incarnation of its highly expressive, portable(ish) keyboard instrument, the ROLI Piano. Sporting 49 full-size keys with full plunge depth, it makes a compelling case as an instrument for those starting to learn the piano. Four octaves is constrictive for more complicated pieces, but is […]
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Ubisoft has announced that its Rocksmith+ music-learning service, which up until now has focused on students wishing to self-learn guitar, has had piano lessons added to it. During the beta test period, users can start learning the piano for free. The first 5,000 new users who register will receive one […]
Roland has announced the latest in its FP line of portable digital pianos — the FP-40 — along with a free Piano Sphere app developed in partnership with the Skoove piano learning method. FP-40 The FP-40 features expressive sound, enhanced with the dynamic onboard speaker system, housed in a compact […]
Playcard System In the early 1980s, Yamaha brought out a handful of home music keyboards featuring an advanced card-based digital system designed to load interactive accompaniment, melody and other musical data into the instrument. The Playcard system was heralded as groundbreaking when the first model, the PortaSound PC-100, was launched […]
Yamaha has announced its Extrack app for iOS and Android, an application which allows musicians to more effectively jam, practice and learn their favourite songs by playing along with optimised versions of recordings. The app has already debuted in Japan and is now coming to the US and European markets. […]
Duolingo, best known for its language learning programs and apps, has teamed up with the team who created the Loog Piano (and successfully had it funded on Kickstarter last year) to offer a bright green version of the mini keyboard instrument for those looking to start their piano-playing adventure. For […]
Learning to play a musical instrument continues to be a popular pastime for both children and adults, complete beginners and returning learners. Here we look at the advantages and disadvantages of learning to play the piano using online services, along with listing some popular services. Why Learn the Piano Online? […]
Updated for 2021. Are you looking for a music keyboard for your child? Read our guide: Choosing Your Child’s Keyboard Instrument Here are my ten recommendations of piano books for kids. They will help your child learn how to play the piano and keyboard, including identifying and playing notes and […]
Check out our interactive rainbow keyboard music tool which uses a version of this system. Our guide on how to label and write notes on the piano keyboard is great for older children and adults who don’t yet wish to learn traditional musical notation, but it may still be too […]
April 2017: Massive Update in this brand new article: Choosing Your Child’s (First) Keyboard Instrument. Check it out! Updated 10th August 2013 The keyboard buyers’ guide I wrote a couple of years ago stands as a good introduction to buying a keyboard instrument for adults. In this feature I will […]
