Best Casio Portable Keyboards: These are beginner music keyboards that are perfect for learning to play the keyboards. Popular Casio Portable Keyboard Series Here are the popular Casio Portable Keyboard series: Casio LK Keyboards: 61 key arranger keyboards with lighted Keys that guide you through a song. Designed for the beginner player. Casio CTK Keyboards: […]
Yamaha YDP223 Home Digital Piano
Yamaha YDP223 home digital piano: Read reviews of these value for money Home Digital Pianos with great feel, sound, and quality. One of the best in digital home pianos. Yamaha YDP213 Digital Piano: Highlights Want a digital piano that has become a standard in homes, studios, churches and performance venues across the globe? A digital […]
Music Motivation: Publishes songs and music books that helps students learn piano
Meet Jerald Simon, piano instructor and creator of the company Music Motivation that publishes songs and music books to help students learn piano. He also recently released a motivational book, “Perceptions, Parables, and Pointers. I currently live in Fruit Heights with my beautiful wife, Suzanne (Zanny), and our three wonderful children: Summer, 10; Preston, 4; […]
Which Digital Piano has the Best Key Action?
Digital Piano with the best Key Action. One of the important factors that buyers look at in digital pianos is the keyboard action. The better the digital piano the more closely its action resembles that of a real concert grand piano. Here we take a look at the best digital pianos with authentic keyboard action. […]
Classic Cantabile Pianos (DP-50 & Sp-15)
Classic Cantabile DP-50 Electric Piano Package A great digital piano for intermediate level piano players that comes with a useful set of piano accessories. Watch: Classic Cantabile DP-50 demo Key features of Classic Cantabile DP-50: 88 weighted hammer action keys and touch response max. 32-note polyphony 14 voices, 13 effects Layer, Split, Twin Piano function […]
Record songs & styles using sequencer and recording functions on music keyboards
Music Keyboards come with recording functions as well, in addition to several other features. Most keyboards come with a built-in sequencer that lets you record your musical ideas. The concepts explained here applies to most brands of music keyboards, including Yamaha and Casio. Learn how to record on your digital piano keyboard. You can record […]
The benefits of playing a musical instrument and of music education
The benefits of music education are well-documented – for both kids as well as adults. There’s a lot of stuff that talks about the positive effects of music on the development of kids and their ability to heal adults. Here’s more on how learning music helps. Music is Therapeutic Who doesn’t love music? Certainly there […]
Ukuleles Guide: Compact string instrument suited for beginners & travelers
Guide to Ukuleles: Part of the guitar family, these are popular because of their compact size and warm sound that makes them a perfect companion when traveling. Ukes are great for beginners to learn music due to their small size, and serve as great travel companions in the hands of experienced musicians. Overview Anybody who […]
Schoenhut My First Piano: Quality Acoustic Toy Piano for Your Child
Here’s a complete review of ‘Schoenhut My First Piano’, a top quality non-electronic toy piano that’s great for introducing your child to the world of music. It may not sound like a real piano because its strings are shorter, but it does have its own distinct tone and does stay in tune. It looks cute […]
Yamaha Gigmaker EG Electric Guitar Pack
The Yamaha GigMaker EG Electric Guitar Pack provides you with everything you need to start learning the electric guitar, available for entry-level prices. The package includes the dependable Yamaha Pacifica 012 electric guitar, and accessories like amplifier, guitar bag, guitar picks, auto tuner, guitar strings, guitar cable, manual. These starter packs are inexpensive and great […]
Free Staff Paper
Looking for high-quality, free staff paper? No problem at all, you will find it here. You just need a computer and a printer and you can start getting creative without having to spend a penny. This is the amazing thing about the web. So all those composers, teachers, and students out there, just rejoice! Free […]
Understand Scales & Key Signatures using this chart
Key Signatures: Every song is based on one! When you hear somebody saying that a song is in the key of C, what he/she means is that the song uses notes from the C scale, and its Key Signature is the C scale. The composer may throw in a few sharp or flat notes to […]
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’: Instrumentals and covers on piano and other instruments
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’ is among the most popular proposal songs heard in recent times. Watch some cool instrumental versions of this romantic song. May be you can use some of these for your wedding. “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran on Cello, Violin, and Piano A beautiful rendering of Perfect by this group that includes cello, violin, […]
What is a Concerto in classical music?
Concerto in classical music is a composition for an instrumental soloist and orchestra. Here’s more on this form of composition. What is a Concerto Concerto is a musical composition for instruments in which a solo instrument is set off against an orchestral ensemble; the soloist and ensemble are related to each other by alternation, competition, […]
Complete History of the Guitar & How this Popular Instrument Evolved Over the Years
Here’s a history of the Guitar, the various types such as classical, acoustic, bass, and electric. Good for inspiration and also to help with your theory in case you are doing some research on guitars. The guitar is probably one of the most common and popular musical instrument today. But where did this wonderful instrument […]
Guitar Amps Buying Guide
Guitar Amp buying guide: It doesn’t matter whether you own an electric guitar or an acoustic-electric guitar, sooner or later, you will need a nice guitar amp. Here, we take a look at the various guitar amps/types to help you choose the right gear. Guitar Amplifier Basics for Dummies Types of guitar amps Tube amp: […]
Best Home Digital Pianos, Reviews
Best Home Digital Pianos: Practical alternatives to the concert grands and the baby grand pianos. These are affordable, require no maintenance and look elegant, perfect for use at home. Best Digital Piano for Home Here, we have reviewed the best digital pianos for home use; these offer the best combination of sound, touch and style. […]
Buy 76-keys or 88-keys piano keyboard?
Looking for a piano keyboard with more than 61 keys? You have the option of selecting a piano with 76 keys or 88 keys. Here’s ore on the differences between 76 keys and 88 keys pianos. 88 key pianos have 7 octaves (and 4 more keys) 76 key pianos have 6 octaves (and 4 more […]
Best Yamaha Weighted Keyboard – Keys for piano like feel
Yamaha Weighted Keyboard models reviewed here. A weighted keyboard with 88 keys is what pianists prefer to practice on, and even piano students should aim to buy one eventually. Yamaha has several series of pianos that include models with weighted keys, some are pianos with a limited selection of sounds/rhythms, whereas others have full arranger […]
36 Favourite Piano Ballads: The Solid Gold Collection (Richard Clayderman)
36 Favourite Piano Ballads: The Solid Gold Collection (2-CD Set) Richard Clayderman: If you love Richard Clayderman, his talents on the piano, and enjoys pleasant music, you’re going to enjoy this album. Its full of beautiful, soothing music and will become your favorite in no time. [easyazon_infoblock align=”none” cart=”n” identifier=”B000BFH4PI” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″] Clayderman never intended […]
Best Classical Music Collection: Music Recordings You Must Own
If you’re a big fan of classical music, you must own these CDs/MP3s of the best classical music recordings of all time. Use this list, containing masterpieces by the great masters, to start your own classical music collection. Mozart, Beethove, Haydn, Vivaldi, Bach, Brahms, Schubert, Tchaikovsky etc. probably belong in ANY classical collection. The collection […]
Phantom Power basics explained: Lessons from an expert
All about Phantom Power and when to use it. Phantom power supplies are often built into mixing desks, microphone pre-amplifiers and similar equipment. Phantom Power Explained Phantom power, in the context of professional audio equipment, is a method for transmitting DC electric power through microphone cables to operate microphones that contain active electronic circuitry. It […]
Tube Amps: Simplified Guide
Here is a simplified guide to Guitar Tube Amps. In spite of being considered outdated technology, a tube amplifier is still preferred by many guitarists. Read more to know why. Guitar Amps: Beginnings Once upon a time, guitar amps were made of tubes (small amplification devices), and the reason for that is, because that was […]
What causes Guitar ‘fret buzz’ and how to eliminate it
What is Guitar fret buzz, what causes it, and how to eliminate fret buzz. Introduction Bought yourself a guitar that you love? It looks, feels, and sounds great…but the strings are buzzing against the frets? This is a common problem in guitars and it can drive players nuts. After all, buzzing can ruin clear ringing […]
What Do You Mean By Music Copyright?
So what exactly do you mean by Music Copyright? In plain terms it means that as soon as you write a song, you (the songwriter) own the rights to that song and is therefore the rightful copyright owner. It means you’re protected by law. However, to enforce the copyright, you need to prove your ownership. […]
88-keys (hand held) roll up piano keyboard
Checkout these 88-keys roll up piano keyboard. These are of the size of an 88-key keyboard but offers all the benefits of a roll-up piano. A roll-up piano is foldable (just like a yoga-mat) and runs one batteries (some even come with rechargeable batteries). Most 88-key roll-up piano now come with USB midi output, which […]
M-Audio SP-2: Universal, sustain pedal
The M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal is a quality product available for a good price, and perfect for those who want a realistic pedal. Designed to work and feel just like an acoustic piano’s sustain pedal, it has specially designed rubber bottom that grips the floor and stays put as you play. M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal: […]
How to Get Professional Audio Quality for Your Music Production Projects
How to get Professional Audio quality for your music production needs Technique or Equipment? Everybody wants a pro audio quality from the songs that they produce, and if you own a home studio you will always be looking for ways that can replicate the sound produced by pro equipment as well as the techniques used […]
iOS Gear for Guitars
Own an iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch? Here’s the iOS gear that you’ll need to create music using these gadgets from Apple, and your guitar. When it comes to making music, most musicians trust Apple devices and they are known to be natural performers. So if you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod, its easy […]
Learn How to Play Bass Guitar with these Easy Lessons
Learn how to play Bass Guitar with these easy lessons. Learn the basics of how to play bass guitar. Whether you are a beginner guitarist or an experienced player, you will find some useful tips here. Learn with Easy Bass Guitar Lessons Take any song for instance, and you will find a bass track that […]
Electric Guitar Knobs Guide
Here are some of the common knobs and buttons found on most guitars. See what these knobs and buttons do on your guitar / amp. Knobs On the Guitar Volume: Raises/lowers the volume Tone: Raises/lowers the treble. Most keep it turned up all the way. You will also find a switch called the pickup selector. […]
Easy Piano Lessons
You will find easy piano lessons that will get you started right away with the basics of piano playing. Eager to start playing the piano? Here You will find easy piano lessons that will take you through the names of the notes, how the various black and white keys are identified and so on. You […]
Computer and Internet Connection for Teaching Music Online
Lot of Music teachers around the world have started using the internet to impart music lessons. Here we take a look at the technical aspect of setting up your music teaching studio – the computer and the internet connection. Computer or a Laptop You will need a computer/laptop as part of your setup. It doesn’t […]
Yamaha P71 Digital Piano: Entry-level piano for students
The Yamaha P71 is an entry-level digital piano that you can use for learning or for practicing the piano; it comes with 88 fully-weighted keys, and premium piano voices. See price of Yamaha P71 on Amazon. Yamaha P71: Pros & Cons The Yamaha P71 features full-sized, weighted keys (extremely responsive and velocity-sensitive). Its slim and […]
Yamaha PSR-F50: Keyboard With Many Indian Voices & Styles
Yamaha PSR-F50 Keyboard: This is a lightweight, 61 keys keyboard that comes with several voices and rhythms (from all over the world). Its great for beginners and music students. Its pretty straightforward to use, simple to operate and play. Watch: Yamaha PSR-F50 Home Keyboard Demo Key features of Yamaha PSR-F50: 120 voices and 114 rhythms […]
Epiphone DR-100: Beginner Acoustic Guitar at a Price You Cannot Resist
The Epiphone DR-100 is an excellent entry-level acoustic guitar for you, if you’re a beginner. Its nice sounding guitar with a warm tone, consistent in tone, and solidly built that will last you for a very long time. The Epiphone DR-100 is a best-selling acoustic guitar suitable for the seasoned player looking for a value […]
Top reasons to use a ‘Digital Sheet Music’ collection
Here are the top reasons why it makes sense to Use Digital Sheet Music collection. While digital sheet music is also referred to any song that can be downloaded and printed off, in this case, we are talking about the technology for representing and displaying sheet music in a computer-readable format that can be played […]
Jazz pianist Chick Corea says you can learn a lot about Music from Recordings
Jazz pianist Chick Corea says there’s a lot you can learn about Music (and keyboards) from Recordings. Chick Corea shares tips and suggestions on how to get better at keyboards and music by following others. There’s a already a lot of information out there on the internet which suggests how several musicians became great at […]
Keyboard instruments: All the instruments in this family
Keyboard Instruments: All the instruments in this family, including piano. besides, the piano, there are several other kinds of keyboard instruments that produce sound by causing a body of air to vibrate. Some of these are much lighter and portable compared to the piano. Well, though piano might be the most popular, and the most […]
Band in a Box (BIAB) Software: Easy to use, creative music composition tool
Band in a Box (BIAB) Software: Easy to use, creative music composition tool that allows you to quickly turn your musical ideas into songs. introduction Over the years, music production software have made tremendous improvements with lots of features added to them. Just like FLStudio (fruity-loops at one time), even Band in the Box has […]
Piano lessons, keyboard lessons, and learning resources
Piano Lessons for various skill levels and ages. If you have decided to learn to play the piano, here are some useful Piano lessons (keyboard lessons), resources and learning materials for all skill levels. If you have a piano or a keyboard at home, here’s what you need to get started right away. […]
How to Play ‘Someone Like You’ on Piano
Learn how to play someone like you on the piano using these videos and sheet music. This is a very popular song, and most beginners would love to learn to play it on the piano. About the Song “Someone Like You” is a pop ballad by English singer-songwriter Adele. It has a sad tone to […]
Yamaha YPT keyboards vs. Yamaha E-PSR keyboards – What is the Difference?
Here are the differences between Yamaha YPT keyboards and Yamaha PSR keyboards (E-PSR series). 61-key music keyboards are quite popular with learners and Yamaha is one of the leading producers of these keyboards. Yamaha PSR and Yamaha YPT were the two popular series of 61-key keyboards, although there were only minor differences between the two. […]
Tons of Runs for the Contemporary Pianist
Been learning to play the piano for some time now? Looking for some tools to enhance your piano playing further? This is the book that you should consider buying! Tons of Runs is a wide-ranging collection of runs, licks, and lines that you can hear in the jazz genre (though most of it can be […]
German & Austrian Pianos
Top makes of German pianos (except those from East Germany when it was separated) are generally considered to be the best in the world, owing to their rich tone quality and good action, and can look stunning. Bechstein, Bosendorfer, Bluthner, and Steinway grand and upright pianos are some of the more popular brands. Most modern […]
Piano in public places (streets, parks) encourage you to play
Public pianos are pianos placed at public places such as streets, gardens, important buildings (as part of various initiatives) that encourage you to play. So go out and play your favorite Mozart piece. Also watch some incredible people and performances on these pianos. Polka-dot piano in Tokyo building, with a view to die for With […]
How to Play ‘Jingle Bells’: Notes, Sheet Music
How to Play ‘Jingle Bells’ on various musical instruments. Find notes, sheet music and more for this popular Christmas song. How to Play Jingle Bells on Piano Watch: How to Play Jingle Bells on Piano, for beginners How to Play Jingle Bells on Guitar Watch: How to Play Jingle Bells on Guitar, for beginners Jingle […]
Piano Masterclass – Great Opportunity to Learn
Piano Masterclass – Try to attend master classes whenever you get an opportunity, there is plenty that you could learn. As you start learning the piano, from time to time you will need to look for opportunities to get charged up and energized so that you keep on going. You should also try to find […]
How to Play Guitar Scales: Use a Guitar Scales Chart
I’m sure you have heard of Guitar Scales (even if you can’t play it), especially if you are interested in playing the guitar! Guitar Scales are probably the most elementary but equally important guitar exercises which should be a part of your day-to-day practice regime. Every musician, irrespective of what instrument he/she learns starts with […]
Buying the Best Audio Interface: Factors to Consider
Best Audio Interface: What to look for and how to make sense of the various parameters. Before proceeding, you may want to read this guide on digital audio interfaces, that explains how they differ from sound-cards, and what the various types are, and gives a general overview of this useful recording equipment. The best audio […]