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 […]
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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 […]