Image source: PixabayFor as long as pianos have existed, so has the predicament of how to transport such large and elaborate music instruments. In addition to the different piano moving methods that have been employed over time, there are also countless variations of the instrument that are much more portable.These include, but are not limited to, the baby grand piano, upright piano, electric piano, digital keyboard, and compact MIDI controller. Although one might assume that a more compact Continue Reading
Yamaha YPG-535 Digital Piano – 2019 Review
While some digital pianos verge on being electronic keyboards, with their wide variety of voices and digital effects along with their multi-track recording features, others seek to recreate as authentically as possible the feel, sound, and even the look of acoustic grand pianos. The Yamaha YPG-535, with its variety of high-tech abilities, definitely falls on the electronic-keyboard side of the equation, making it a fun, versatile digital piano for beginning and novice learners, as well as Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Enroll in Piano Lessons
Parents have instinctively used music to calm and soothe children, to express their love and joy, and to engage and interact with them. Music exposure promotes development in areas such as intellect, social and emotional skills, and motor skills. Music helps the mind and body work together. Bringing musical experiences into a child's life can speed up their brain development, particularly in the areas of language acquisition and reading skills, giving them an advantage later in life. Continue Reading
Kawai CE220 Digital Piano – 2019 Review
Several generations ago, the mass-production of the piano (forte-piano) moved musical performance away from the concert halls and into the intimacy of people’s homes. Home performances in salon-style rooms featured family members and friends and allowed invited guests to sample the newest and most popular chamber music of the day. In today’s technology-driven world, what’s an amateur musician to choose? Consider the Kawai CE220 Digital piano before heading out to the nearest electronic keyboard Continue Reading