Various Music genres and styles. While classical music ruled the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the twentieth century saw the emergence of many more styles of music. Introduction to Music Genres Music is an art form that uses sound (generated through instruments and vocals) to arouse emotional experiences in humans. These instruments (and vocals) can be […]
Guitar Solos: How to get better at playing them
Useful tips on How to play guitar solos and make them stand out, just as the way pros do. The most popular guitarists have their own solos; something that is beautiful, melodic, and seems to be flawless. Almost every wannabe guitarist wants to play them, and there are many who would love to create their […]
How to Improve Sight Reading for Better Piano & Keyboard Playing
Sight Reading Piano – How To Do It The Right Way, Understand the basics, an important step in learning and playing piano keyboard. If your interest lies with classical music then you do not have much of a choice but to learn to read music. Besides, there are many more benefits of doing so. Written […]
Which city is the “Stolen Music Gear Capital of the World”?
Houston is the “Stolen Music Gear Capital of the World” A series of thefts, especially from touring artists who’re in the city to perform or are traveling through the Houston area, has made Houston the most dangerous city in the United States to play music. Its not just the frequency of incidents, but the boldness […]
Here’s why recording “A Day in the Life” (by Beatles) turned into an epic sound engineering task
Decades later, sound engineers still talk about the challenges faced in recording ‘A Day In The Life’ by The Beatles, and its considered a landmark feat in Sound Engineering even today. One of the Best Musical Pieces Ever The Beatles released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on May 26, 1967 in the UK and […]
Ibanez Guitars: Guide & Reviews
Ibanez guitar guide and reviews of its bestselling models. This is another big name that makes a range of guitars. Check out reviews of the top selling Ibanez acoustic and electric guitars. Ibanez is basically a Japanese guitar brand but is quite popular in the United States and European market. It was also among the […]
Best ‘Budget’ Synthesizer Keyboards for Working Musicians
Best Synthesizer Keyboards for the working musician on a budget (around $1500-$2000). Each of these is a professional performance instrument and a studio tool, but priced well within the reach of the working musician. Looking for a keyboard synthesizer that can be used for on-stage performances as well as in the studio? Need something that […]
Van Cliburn International piano competition
Welcome to the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition – Competitors vie for medals, as the audience cheers, and the Paparazzi love to write about it. What’s its Story? The origin of the competition is quite fascinating; perhaps some day a movie gets made on this story. It all started in Moscow, in 1958, at the […]
Antique Piano Benches & Stools
Are you a collector of antiques and vintage stuff? You need to check out these antique piano benches and stools, it makes sense to invest in one of these. In fact, there are many who don’t even play the piano but love to collect antique furniture. I’m sure if you like collecting vintage stuff, you […]
Cool Piano Pictures, Designs & Art
Piano Pictures, art, design: Find amazing pictures & designs of Grand & Upright Pianos (including antiques, exotic pianos, most expensive pianos, futuristic designs, & world keyboard instruments). These show the diversity and beauty of the various keyboard instruments. If you’re lucky enough to own a beautiful grand piano, are a technician or dealer, or have […]
Roland Micro Cube Guitar Amps (GX, RX models): Review, Prices
Roland Micro Cube guitar amplifier (GX, RX) reviewed. Popular battery-powered amp, the new i-CUBE LINK feature providing a built-in audio interface for working with music apps on your iPhone/iPad. Roland Micro Cube Guitar Amps: Review The Roland MICRO CUBE (MC) is the most popular battery-powered amp of all time, and has been around for more […]
Disney / Pixar film scores: Sheet Music
Pixar movies in the past have received (and won) Grammy nominations several times, and even earned Oscar nominations several times. Of the 14 Pixar features created in the past 19 years, nine have received Grammy nominations for the best film music of the year (with four winning), while six have earned Oscar nominations for best […]
Yamaha: Range of Products
Yamaha is one of the leading names in the musical world today, and makes a wide range of instruments and recording gear. It did focus on the classical and acoustic instruments in the initial years, but today Yamaha is also known forits PA and live sound equipment, besides other musical instruments. Here you can checkout […]
Top reasons why ‘number of keys’ and portability matters in Piano Keyboards
Digital keyboard instruments (music keyboards/digital pianos) nowadays come with varied number of keys. Digital pianos are available in 88 (and 76 keys). Music keyboards and synths are mostly available in 61 keys (some may have 73 keys). Midi controllers and music keyboards for kids are mostly available with lesser keys (49, 37, 25). Portability in […]
Understanding Time Signatures in Music
Understanding Time Signatures (the different meters) in Music. Learn all about keeping the beat and maintaining rhythm while playing music. This is nothing but the number of beats in every measure/bar of music. And what is a Measure/Bar? It is nothing but the series of sections that you get when the vertical black lines called […]
Waldorf Synthesizers
WALDORF Synthesizers. Waldorf has been making high-quality synthesizers for the last few decades now. Waldorf Synthesizers came to the limelight back in the 1980s when they really caught the attention of musicians due to their unique sound and gorgeous pads. The PPG, Q+ and microQ set new standards for what could be expected from synths. […]
Chinese Classical Music
History of Chinese Classical Music: China is a country with great culture and has a long and influential musical tradition. Here’s more on Chinese music. Spring Festival Overture Iconic music to welcome the Chinese New Year. Chinese pianist Ji Liu recent shared his improvisation of Li Huanzhi’s Spring Festival Suite, and it seems to be […]
High pressure Piano Competitions seen with suspicion by serious artists
High-pressure piano competitions, for long, have long seen with suspicion by serious artists around the world. Glenn Gould said that piano competitions left their “eager, ill-advised supplicants forever stunted, victims of a spiritual lobotomy.” Maybe yes. But one thing seems to be sure: Piano competitions don’t work, and here’s why. Heard of Van Cliburn? When […]
TOP Music Stores in the PHILIPPINES
Here we take a look at the top music stores/chains in the Philippines (including Manila), the brands they sell and contact information. Music Stores in PHILIPPINES Every beginner or professional needs musical instruments to either start their journey or to fulfill their your dreams. Don’t have a musical instrument or don’t know where to buy […]
How to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on various instruments (Notes & Sheet Music)
Here’s how to play the popular song (nursery rhyme) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on various instruments including piano, keyboard, guitar and more. Perfect for beginners, find notes & sheet music for this popular kids music. Did Mozart Write “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”? Before I show you how to play this popular song on various instruments, […]
Woodworking Guide for Beginners: Getting Started
Woodworking Guide for Beginners: Every home includes furniture; in fact, that is what more or less make your home complete. Every home owner wants to buy the right furniture – both functional and beautiful. What you choose basically sets the tone of the entire house. Like many other home owners, I too went through the […]
eMedia My Piano Starter Pack for Kids
eMedia My Piano Starter Pack for Kids reviewed here. The eMedia My Piano Starter Pack is designed for kids, and comes with an electronic keyboard (built-in speakers) sized for small fingers, a power supply, and a USB cable for connecting the MIDI keyboard to your computer. It also includes the new interactive eMedia My Piano […]
Rhythm Guitar: How to Play
There are various types of guitars that beginners can choose from. However, few terms denote the style of playing rather than the type of guitar. ‘Rhythm Guitar’ is one such term. It’s a term used to refer to the ‘rhythm parts’ that is played on the guitar. Basically, music consists of the melody part and […]
Free Kids Piano Music
Looking for free kids piano music? Find great online resources here. If you think you child is picking up really fast then probably you should look for some piano music for kids. Your kids can try out those pieces without having to wait for the teacher to give the next lessons. The sites mentioned here […]
Brahms: The Cello Sonatas
Here’s a complete review of Brahms: The Cello Sonatas Audio CD. Mstislav Rostropovich & Rudolf Serkin are just fantastic on their instruments, though the recording recording does give slight prominence to the cello of Rostropovich ahead of the piano; however, the music doesn’t drown the piano all together. The playing is sensitive and full of […]
Animals Playing Guitar: Funny Animated GIFs
These animated pictures (GIFs) can be used in different ways… They can be used as avatars on forums, you can send them to a friend, or they can simply entertain you. When the animals try to play the guitar – it’s always funny! Everyone knows that cats are the best guitar players (after dogs). Here’s […]