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The Piano: Percussion Or String?

The piano is perhaps the most widely used instrument in Western music despite its lack of portability and its great expense. Despite its popularity, however, few people are interested in the trivial facts that make a piano so fascinating. For example, the name "piano" is actually short for "pianoforte", which ...

Alternative to a Piano – 88 Key Keyboard!

Why should anybody look for a keyboard with 88 keys? On first instance, the obvious reason that comes out is that one may not be able to afford a piano with the traditional looks – be it acoustic or digital. Cost, and to some extent the fact that it needs ...

Shopping for a Piano: Acoustic Vs. Digital

The most serious piano teachers will adamantly point their students in the direction of an acoustic piano. For serious piano studying, I agree with this completely for reasons I will discuss shortly. But for many reasons, a genuine handcrafted instrument may not be the best choice for you. With the ...

76-Key Electronic Keyboards!

If you are seriously considering learning to play the electronic keyboards, then a standard 61 keys or a 5-octave keyboard is a must. But after a few months or may be in a year, depending on how soon you pick up things, you will realize that 61 keys are not ...