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History of Digital Pianos

History of Digital Pianos

Piano Sheet Music Articles…A digital piano is a modernized version of the electronic piano that was manufactured and sold from the 1950’s through the 1980’s. Electronic pianos were based upon synthesized sound as opposed to the mechanical sounds carried by the electric pianos which were sold for awhile in the 1960’s and 70’s.When the digital [...]

The Joy Of Piano Improvisation

The Joy Of Piano Improvisation

Piano Sheet Music Articles…If you have never experienced the fun and joy of improvising on the piano, then you are missing out on a great experience. Imagine an artist who does not know how to draw or paint without tracing or copying another’s work.That is unheard of. Yet, many piano players lack the ability to [...]

Pianos: What to Look for When Purchasing One

Pianos: What to Look for When Purchasing One

Piano Sheet Music Articles…
The piano as we all know is a big and bulky musical instrument played through a keyboard; however what most of us may not know is how it produces sound; by striking steel strings with small hammers made out of felt and after a rebound of these hammers the strings continue to [...]

The Top 10 Ways To Improvise On The Piano

The Top 10 Ways To Improvise On The Piano

Piano Sheet Music Articles…Looking for piano improvisation tips? Here are the top 10 ways to improvise on the piano:1. Use fake books. Fake books, as one of the top 10 ways to improvise on the piano, are gentle introductions to what could be interpreted as the Wild West of improvisation. Improvisation is largely based on [...]

Pianos: What to Look for When Purchasing One

Pianos: What to Look for When Purchasing One

Piano Sheet Music Articles…The piano as we all know is a big and bulky musical instrument played through a keyboard; however what most of us may not know is how it produces sound; by striking steel strings with small hammers made out of felt and after a rebound of these hammers the strings continue to [...]

Playing Piano by Ear

Playing Piano by Ear

Piano Sheet Music Articles…Many people struggle to play the piano, and this is not just bad luck. These people don’t know the exact methods to playing piano by ear.The secrets to playing piano by ear really do exist, and methods have been proven to work. As a Pianist myself I know how difficult it can [...]

What Do Pedals on a Piano Do?

What Do Pedals on a Piano Do?

Shine Music asked: What do pedals on a piano do?The three pedals that have become more or less standard on the modern piano are the following. From left to right: una corda, sostenuto and damper.The damper pedal (also the sustaining pedal or loud pedal) is the most frequently used. It is placed as the rightmost [...]

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