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, […]
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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 […]
Popular Music Genres: Types & Styles
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 […]