Structure A one octave Eb Major scale is made up from the eight notes Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, D, Eb. 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 […]
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Structure A one octave Bb Major scale is made up from the eight notes Bb, C, D, E, Eb, F, G, 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 A Major 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 piano […]
Structure A one octave G Major scale is made up from the eight notes G, A, B, C, D, E, 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 piano […]
This lovely piece of history, published in 1911, is “Our Old Nursery Rhymes” with arrangements by Alfred Moffat. Here we have 30 well-known nursery rhymes with lovely illustrations and simple musical accompaniment which can be played on the piano keyboard. We now have pleasure in bringing these songs from the […]
Musical instruments superb closeup shots Musician and photographer Charles Brooks has created some exceptionally beautiful and revealing photographs, showing the detail and grandeur to be found inside some of the world’s greatest musical instruments including high-end acoustic grand pianos. Using a special 24mm probe lens rom Laowa and paired with […]
Vidami Blue footswitch enhances DAW use and online video control At first glance, Vidami Blue looks like a natural wireless evolution of the original Vidami, but what’s not readily visible is a host of powerful features that puts the Vidami Blue in a class all its own. When we created […]
1010Music nanobox | lemondrop and nanobox | fireball coming in February 1010Music has announced the imminent arrival of two new modules/mini synths, the nanobox | fireball and the nanobox | lemondrop. nanobox | lemondrop Polyphonic granular mini synth Explore a freshly squeezed approach to granular synthesis with nanobox | lemondrop, a tabletop […]
Infinite Space Piano plugin Zak Sound has released its free Infinite Space Piano plugin for any VST3/AU-compatible DAW. “Infinite Space Piano is a piano combined with inspirational textures and environments designed to fill the space.It is based on an essential acoustic piano mixed with three different textures to achieve a […]
Piano BBQ Car No, you’re not dreaming, Handy Geng has cerated a combined piano and barbecue unit which is fully functioning, with skewers turning as keys are pressed, and can be driven around on its three wheels. Totally, completely and utterly bonkers. Watch the construction and a demonstration in the […]
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 […]
As a pianist, you may be asked to accompany a solo singer for a performance or recital. While this may be a nerve-wracking concept, follow our tips and you’ll soon be a pro accompanist! 1. Sort printed music, be minimal Once you know what song or songs you will be […]
Diginoiz has announced its rather unassuming sequel of loops, Piano Resource 2, is now available to purchase. “Uncompromising, melodic, great sounding piano loops and midi files ready to be used in Your soft or hardware Thanks to Midi files Your creativity is unlimited, You are able to change notes, switch […]
Last year we posted a video purportedly of Mario Balotelli playing the piano, which we called out as fake. Now another footballer is causing a YouTube stir for apparently playing a version of Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You”. Brazilian footballer Neymar is apparently playing this piano, but as […]
Have you ever sat at a highly polished grand piano and looked at your hands reflected in the lacquered board in front of you? Or seen yourself reflected as you play? MirrorFugue is a collaborative project between Chinese pianist Xiao Xiao and the MIT Media Lab which offers pianists an […]
Masami Takeuchi has announced an album of theremin music: “Theremin Vox Collection Vol.1”. It combines the sounds of acoustic piano and the Gordin Masazane theremin, which his own company produces. “The Gordin Masazane can produce sound by either oscillators or traditional heterodyning and also includes waveshaping features more commonly found […]
Piano-based clothing isn’t likely to win any high-brow fashion awards (but then again, I wouldn’t walk down the street in some of the stuff that passes for boutique fashion) but it certainly advertises you as a piano geek. Take these knee-length piano key socks, as modelled by Andy ‘flyboy’ Dickson, […]
Steinway has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2013, and it shows a healthy overall balance sheet for sales of its wholesale pianos, with Europe and America being particularly strong markets. Second quarter revenue increased to $56.8 million, or 12.7%, over the prior-year quarter due to strong […]
Here’s a cool little project by Antonella Nonnis: a pop-up book complete with a working piano keyboard. It’s constructed from paper and as you can see from the picture it’s not very sturdy or portable. Even so, it’s a great project and can surely have boosted understanding of how these […]
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, […]
Yamaha has announced its new summer programme allowing both individual pianists and educational institutions the ability to either part-exchange or restore existing Yamaha acoustic and digital pianos, allowing them to get hold of new models or add value to current ones. The Upgrade Bonus programme runs from August 2013 to […]
