History of the Piano
October 21, 2011 at 3:40 pm | Piano | 1 comment
The story of the piano begins in Padua, Italy in 1709, in the shop of a harpsichord maker named Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori (1655-1731). Many other stringed and keyboard instruments preceded the piano and led to the development of the instrument as we know it today. Mankind’s knowledge that a taut, vibrating string can produce sound goes back to prehistoric times. In the ancient world, strings were attached and stretched over bows, gourds, and boxes to amplify the sound; they were fastened by ties, pegs and pins; and they were plucked, bowed or struck to produce sounds. Eventually, a family [...]
The Reasons Why Piano Practice Is Recommended
October 10, 2011 at 8:00 am | benefits for children, Buying Piano, gift of music, music lessons, Organs, Piano, Piano Lessons | No comment
Regardless of how you learn to play the piano – be it self taught with online resources or being privately taught – for many it isn’t the learning piano that can be hard, rather the commitment. Anyone would love to have the ability to play the piano well and beautifully. However, to actually play the piano well, with good technique and skill, takes practice. It isn’t something which can be learnt over night. In addition, many of the skills and techniques – especially the more advanced ones – will probably requires regular playing and repetition to ensure that the respect [...]
The Various Ways Available To Learn To Play The Piano
September 26, 2011 at 8:00 am | benefits for children, Buying Piano, gift of music, music lessons, Organs, Piano, Piano Lessons | No comment
Many people dream of learning to play the piano. Some envisage a potential sense of stardom and becoming a professional pianist, dreaming of the big time. Learning to play the piano has to start somewhere and before you even start learning to play the piano you will want to have the eagerness to start sometime, at the most basic level. There are numerous arguments for learning to play the piano and for not learning to play the piano. Factors such as cost, timing, even age have sometimes prevented people from learning to play the piano. However, learning to play the [...]
Benefits of Music Education
September 16, 2011 at 7:00 am | gift of music, music lessons, Organs, Piano, Piano Lessons | 1 comment
5 Reasons to Play a Musical Instrument Learning to play a musical instrument offers a lot of benefits. I personally believe that if there’s one thing you should learn in your lifetime, it’s how to play an instrument. Here are 5 reasons why: 1. Playing A Musical Instrument Makes You Smarter Many studies have been conducted on the effects of music to the brain. Scientists say that children who are exposed to music, or those who play an instrument, do better in school than those who don’t. Recent research suggests exposure to music may benefit a child’s reading age, [...]
Why Learn To Play Piano? Twelve Good Reasons!
September 2, 2011 at 7:03 am | Piano | No comment
There are several factors why numerous individuals choose to learn to play piano. If you’re considered one of those musically inclined individuals, perhaps your motive is among these 12 factors. So why postpone your dream to turn out to be a first-rate pianist? Start learning right now. Here are twelve of several factors why people may wish to learn to play piano: 1. There are several musical instruments and in your total lifetime, you should have the option to play an instrument. So why don’t you decide on a piano? True enough, this instrument is fairly expensive but it’s worth [...]
Simple Tips to Help You Master Solos on the Piano
August 29, 2011 at 7:00 am | Piano Lessons | 1 comment
A lot of people want to know how to play piano solos. The art of piano solos involves a lot of technical skill and creativity. It can take years to truly master this technique, however some fundamental basics can help you get started in the right direction. One of the first things you need to do is learn the fundamentals of lead sheets. A lead sheet can be described as a piece of music or part of a piece that displays where a player must play a solo and how. Lead sheets will have slash marks over them and chord [...]
The History of Kawai Pianos
August 22, 2011 at 7:00 am | Organs, Piano | No comment
The amazing quality of Kawai pianos stems from the careful dedication of the company to maintaining the impressive sound. It’s a sound that has been described as a blanket of velvet…something that one really must experience personally in order to understand. In the Beginning Koichi Kawai started the Kawai Musical Instrument Research Laboratory with several other men back in 1927. As a pre-teen, Kawai had been recruited by Torakusu Yamaha as apprentice in his piano workshop. The young man worked hard and was a key factor in the production of many award-winning pianos by Nippon Gakki Co., founded by Yamaha. [...]
Five Tips For Better Piano Playing
August 8, 2011 at 8:00 am | Piano Lessons | No comment
Whether you already play piano or are about to learn, you want to play well. Maybe you want to impress your family. Or perhaps you want to be able to impress your friends. Maybe you simply want to play well for your own enjoyment. There are many things you can do to ensure that you don’t fall into any bad habits while perfecting your playing. This article will offer some piano playing tips that will help you develop your skills. Tip #1: One Hand At A Time When learning to play a new piece, begin by playing with only one [...]
Beginners Piano – Save Time & Money
July 28, 2011 at 7:00 am | benefits for children, Buying Piano | No comment
- By: Lucas Vincent Do you have what it takes when it comes to learning piano? OK, so it is not like you are going to war or participating in some extreme sport but you still need to have what it takes to learn piano! The question is a bit dramatic but, as with every pastime or hobby or skill, you need to have certain personal qualities to be able to do it and do it well. However, many people would not credit learning piano with a wide range of personal qualities because it tends to be associated with perseverance [...]
How to Play Piano With a Legato Feel!
July 18, 2011 at 7:00 am | gift of music, music lessons, Piano, Piano Lessons | No comment
In playing piano, there are two basic types of touches on the keys. The first one is called “legato” which is a literal translation of being “tied together” in Italian. And the second is called “staccato,” which means detached. In music, it means that notes must be played or be sung connected or smooth flowing. There should be no rests or silence between the notes. A curved line is used to indicate that the notes should be played in this manner. The curved line may be placed above or below the notes on the piano piece. The secret to achieve [...]
