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If you’ve studied a sheet of piano music, it might have felt overwhelming if you didn’t recognise the different marks. Piano notes are, in a way, their own language and for many beginners the prospect of deciphering the lines and dots can appear daunting. Thankfully,...

The piano is among the most popular instruments in the world, presenting children and adults alike an opportunity to explore a world of musical expression. However, for many budding players, the prohibitive cost of piano lessons can be a significant deciding factor in...

In 1700, Italian instrument maker Bartolomeo Cristofori wanted to make a unique harpsichord that had the ability to play both softly and loudly. This led him to create the first hammer mechanism and build the first piano in existence. The pianoforte had only 49 keys...

  Episode Three   Each month we interview a special guest who spends their life in the world of music, film or theatre, from those behind the scenes, to those in the lime light, to find out what some of their keys to life are This February we...

Episode Two Each month we interview a key figure who spends their life in the world of music, film or theatre, from those behind the scenes, to those in the lime light, to find out what some of their keys to life are. For our first interview of 2024 we had the good...

Episode One Each month we will be interviewing a key figure who spends their life in the world of music, film or theatre, from those behind the scenes, to those in the lime light, to find out what some of their keys to life are. For this Christmas special, we...

Kawai is fast approaching its 100th anniversary, and throughout the past century the piano manufacturer has proven itself to be a pioneer in the world of music, consistently pushing the boundaries of craftsmanship and innovation. After working for Yamaha for many...

The digital piano as we know it today was introduced in the 1980s, and since has evolved into one of the most innovative technological triumphs. Within the same decade, Kawai released its coveted Kawai EP-308 as a pioneering instrument that pushed the company into a...

Did you know that Kawai won the MMR Dealers Choice Award for “Acoustic Piano Line of the Year” in 2023? Over the past century, it has become one of the most celebrated companies in the industry, receiving more than 50 major international awards for its pianos, and...

For more than 120 years, Yamaha has consistently manufactured high-quality, innovative pianos around the world. However, it wasn’t until 1983, when the company released its first YP-40 digital piano, that Yamaha garnered acclaim for blending cutting-edge technology...

For more than 120 years, Yamaha has proven its commitment time and again to producing high-quality and beautifully-crafted upright pianos. In this article, we’ll explore the exceptional craftsmanship, superior sound quality, and diverse range of models that make...

Studies have shown time spent at the keyboard improves mental health, allowing players to experience less anxiety, loneliness, and depression. Piano playing is known to be a great source of stress relief, improving brain function and helping with countless lifelong...