You may have heard about the baby grand piano or the baby grand. What are the differences in regards to grand piano vs. baby grand piano? As one of the most popular instruments in the world, the modern piano comes in many different sizes and shapes. However, there are two basic piano styles: grand piano … Read more
Even though I grew up learning to play piano, I always wanted to learn a more portable instrument, such as the guitar. Before the digital piano era, pianos were really hard to move around. Eventually, I learned to play the guitar by myself. I am far from “playing like a pro,” but I can play … Read more
Since the mid-1800s, many pianos had keys made from elephant ivory. How to tell if piano keys are ivory? In this article, we are sharing several practical ways to identify ivory piano keys. Ivory has been treasured since ancient times for its unique qualities. Moreover, ivory had been a status symbol in many cultures. It represented … Read more
When pianists’ hands fly around the piano keyboards and produce fantastic music, do you wonder if they have magic hands? Seriously, pianist hands vs normal hands, what are the differences? You may have often heard “piano hands,” which commonly implies that pianists have large and thin hands with long fingers. This could not be further … Read more
Piano dueling is a fun topic. There are many wonderful songs for dueling pianos. What are the best dueling piano songs? Piano duelings are on many occasions for entertainment, such as fundraising, school, or even street events. However, piano duelings are mainly featured in hundreds of private clubs throughout the United States and Europe. In … Read more
Can you learn piano on a MIDI keyboard? The answer is a partial YES because some MIDI keyboards and MIDI controllers are without built-in speakers. However, if your MIDI keyboard has a sound module and built-in speaker system, there is no brainer; the answer is a solid yes. Besides sound consideration, there are other facts … Read more
Many digital pianos have a harpsichord sound option, which may inspire curiosity about the harpsichord. What are the differences between harpsichord vs. piano? You may have seen some pictures of harpsichords, which look similar to pianos. They have keyboards and strings and soundboards in the back. However, they are very different instruments, including the mechanism … Read more
In this article, we are putting Young Chang Pianos in the spotlight. The Young Chang Piano Reviews do not focus on any specific piano but talk about what happened to Young Chang, its history, and the current state of the brand. Young Chang is a Korean piano manufacturer that many people are familiar with. If … Read more
Knowing where to start learning piano could be overwhelming. In this article, I will give you seven actionable beginner piano tips to get you started. First thing first, I assume you already have a piano or have access to a piano regularly. If you do not, you need to find a piano, an acoustic or … Read more
Restring a piano is not a small effort. An 88-key full-size piano has about 230 strings and over ten thousand parts. The cost to restring a piano can be over $10,000 depending on the piano’s style and overall condition. If an upright piano is in relatively good condition and needs only to be restrung, it … Read more