Being totally honest, I prefer pianos to remain as the manufacturer intended. However, many people look to enhancing or altering the look of a musical instrument by decorating it in some way. This is certainly possible, but it’s important to plan and research what methods are best for the particular […]
Piano
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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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
Structure A one octave A# harmonic minor scale is made up from the eight notes A#, B#, C#, D#, E#, F#, G## (A) and A#. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on […]
Structure A one octave D harmonic minor scale is made up from the eight notes D, E, F, G, A, Bb, C# and D. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on a […]
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, […]
Structure A one octave E harmonic minor scale is made up from the eight notes E, F#, G, A, B, C, D# and E. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on a […]
Structure A one octave F harmonic minor scale is made up from the eight notes F, G, Ab, Bb, C, Db, E natural and F. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on […]
A really good theme tune can lift any TV show, and one with a prominent piano accompaniment is (in our opinion) extra special. While there are plenty of high-tech electronic and fully orchestrated compositions, here are our selection of the best piano-centric programme theme tunes. Not every piece features the […]
Structure A one octave G harmonic minor scale is made up from the eight notes G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb, F# and G. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on a […]
Structure A one octave A harmonic minor scale is made up from the eight notes A, B, C, D, E, F, G# and A. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on a […]
Structure A one octave Bb harmonic minor scale is made up from the eight notes Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, Gb, A and Bb. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on a […]
Structure A one octave B harmonic minor scale is made up from the eight notes B, C#, D, E, F#, G, A#, B. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on a piano […]
Structure A one octave C harmonic minor scale is made up from the eight notes C, D, Eb F, G, Ab, B natural and C. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on […]
Structure A one octave Db Major scale is made up from the eight notes Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, C and Db. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on a piano […]
Structure A one octave C# Major scale is made up from the eight notes C#, D#, E#, F#, G#, A#, B# and C#. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on a piano […]
Structure A one octave Gb Major scale is made up from the eight notes Gb, Ab, Bb, Cb, Db, Eb, F and Gb. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on a piano […]
Structure A one octave F# Major scale is made up from the eight notes F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E# and F#. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Yes, I did say E#. Technically this is correct, even though […]
Structure C Flat Major is, in keyboard and finger positioning at least, the same scale as B Major, but theoretically it is a different scale and is required for many reasons. You can read more about it in this excellent article Why Use C Flat? for more details. A one […]
Structure A one octave B Major scale is made up from the eight notes B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A#, B. This can be extended across the keyboard as required for two, three or four octave scales. Here are the notes of one octave depicted on a piano keyboard […]
