Rocker asked:


I really cant afford a piano rightnow and i plan 2 purchase an acoustic one after i get the hang of playing notes, butcan i practise all my piano leson notes on the keyboard. If so should i buy a keyboard for this and which type and what brand?I havent started piano lessons yet but are keyboard and piano lessons the same thing? Or do they teach different notes. Or is there any note on the piano that cant be played on a keyboard.All answers will be appreciated plz reply.

Makenna Fisher

Brianna H asked:


I have an old Casio keyboard that, when played in comparison to an upright electric piano, sounds like crap. Is there any way that I can get my hands on a nice, “grand” sounding piano without spending a grand?

Arely Johnston

liberalvocalist asked:


I’ve been studying voice for a long time and I absolutely love it, but I’ve heard that piano is more important to study in high school if you’re interested in majoring in music (which I am, vocal performance) since choir will prepare your voice. I can’t take both and I don’t want to give up my voice lessons, but I don’t want to hurt my chances by not knowing piano.

Estrella Wall

Baby G asked:


I want to clean my old baby piano but nobody around here seemed to know what to use to clean my piano keys made of ivory. They’ve turned yellow and I’d like to improve its look. Please help me. Thanks.

Rachael Rhodes

Amy Nutt asked:


Many people who are considering buying a piano are definitely looking at older piano brands that will give them top quality. Some of the earliest piano manufacturers are still around, though they may have changed hands several times over the years and are still turning out great quality instruments.

With many of these older companies, the instruments are being built in the same way as they were 100 years ago . . . with careful attention paid to the type of wood and age that goes into each piano. The amount of work required to manufacture a great piano that will last is something that these companies all have in common.

Sauter Pianos

Sauter is the longest standing piano manufacturer around. They began in 1819 and continue to produce pianos to this day, making them the oldest existing piano manufacturer. The company was the brainchild of Johann Sauter who combined the technology of the US piano manufacturers and the more traditional values of the Viennese manufacturers to create a piano that was at once unique and popular. The sound principals haven`t changed much since then and still produce a superior sounding instrument.

Steinway Pianos

Steinway is one of the most popular piano brands in existence and it also happens to be one of the older piano manufacturers, as well. Started by the German cabinet maker, Henry Steinway, Steinway Pianos officially began in 1853, though Steinway had previously built over 400 pianos in his home in Germany, as well as his Manhattan home.

This piano company is by far the best known of all the older piano brands. They have a reputation for turning out top quality branded instruments.

Bosendorfer Pianos

This piano brand is considered to be one of the oldest that is still producing. Established in 1828 by Ignaz Bosendorfer, these pianos have several unique characteristics. They are available with not just the standard 88 keys, but also 92 and 97 keys options.

The pianos produced by Bosendorfer are renowned for their sound, which is fuller than most other pianos. Though the company stayed in the family for two generations, it was eventually sold to another family and is now in the process of being sold to Yamaha. However, the actual style of piano is still of top quality. In fact, the process for selecting just the wood for the soundboard is so precise that only 2% of the wood provided is actually accepted! This makes for the best quality of sound available and Bosendorfer pianos are definitely among the top in the world.

Petrof Pianos

This is a European brand of pianos that was founded in 1864 and is one of the oldest companies in Europe that still makes pianos. The Petrof piano is known for its wider range of tones and the care with which these pianos are built. The soundboard is built of aged spruce, cut in one piece and left to dry for 5 years to ensure the clearest sound possible.

The Petrof pianos are not only still being manufactured, they are also still built by hand. Skilled and trained craftspeople work hard to create these instruments that are truly a work of art. They have been around for many generations and will most likely continue to be produced for years to come.

There are many piano manufacturers that have long since gone out of business, but their instruments are still in existence. The businesses mentioned in this article are all still running and still producing pianos for sale. Most of them are quite pricey, due to the high quality produced after 100+ years of experience in the industry.



Annie Vasquez

sabbathkeeper18 asked:


Our church is looking for someone who can play hymns out of our hymn book and perhaps something classical to close our service. We’re not looking for a professional piano player; a freelance pianist or someone who can read notes and play will suffice. So my question is: how much should we pay this person an hour for 1 1/2 hours of work once a week?
Thanks yeah I forgot the church service is really small like 20-30 people.

Rahul Maddox

nitsrek asked:


Jane’s studied piano formally for almost ten years. She’s thinking about getting into teaching piano, but she’s already got two academic degrees that aren’t related to music, so she’s not interested in attending a 4-year uni or some uber-posh/uber-expensive music conservatory.

What’s the best way for Jane to study music education without “going back to school”?

Where can she find master teachers who offer private lessons for prospective piano teachers who don’t want to “go back to school”?

Wendy Poole

cheddar_jedi asked:


My daughter just celebrated her 4th birthday. She has shown an apttitude for music and an interest in playing instruments, especially the piano. My wife took dance lessons as a child and I have sung with various musical groups all my life, but neither of us plays an instrument. When should we look to enroll her in piano lessons?

Alvin Merrill

MICer asked:


Piano is a precious musical instrument. It can make beautiful and loud sounds. It also has a wide range. Piano is complicated. It contains keyboard, string machine, hammer, damper, strings and pedal. Modern piano has 7 octaves.

Modern piano is divided into upright piano and grand piano according to their shape and volume. The grand piano is used in concert. It is very big. It is up to 9 feet long. It weighs 79 tons at the most. Upright piano is cheap and small. It is for piano lovers. Till now the most expensive piano is the Steinway Grand Piano made in 1888. It was sold out at 180000 pounds in 1980 in New York.

Piano is loved by composers because of its unique sound and gamut of 88 keys. It plays an important role almost in all kinds of music. Piano is the king of musical instrument.

Made in China gives you a lot of good choices

Made in China offers all kinds of pianos you need. There are traditional grand pianos and upright pianos. There is also educational piano for children and electronic piano for beginners. The digital piano is modern and convenient to use. If your house is of classical style, you can choose wooden piano. If you want to play the piano just for fun, the cool 61-key rolling piano will be a good choice. You also have access to different piano benches of top quality and at the most competitive prices.

How to choose piano

Piano is an expensive musical instrument, so you have to be careful when you buy it. You should pay attention to its sound, tactility, tone, stability, durability, exterior and tension when you choose piano.

1.    Sound

Good piano has clean and lasting sound. It can make light sound, as well as loud sound.

2.    Tactility

It is comfortable for both beginners and good piano players to touch a good piano.

3.  Tone

Every piano has to be adjusted at regular intervals. The after frame of a good piano is well designed, so that it can prolong the time interval of adjustment.

4. Durability

Nothing in your house can be more durable than the piano. Functions, sound and exterior of a good piano will keep the same for a long time.

5. Exterior

Because piano is the most remarkable furniture in the house, most people care exterior of the piano. When you choose the piano, you have to think about the room you keep it. And then choose the style for you.

6.    Tension

Whether the strings are tight



Anika Lawrence

rwilli477 asked:


I’m not sure exactly what notes and fills to use when accompanying myself singing songs such as “Old Time Rock and Roll” and other similar rock/pop songs. I am an advanced pianist technically, but my improvisation skills are not as strong. I understand and know which chords to play for the songs, but I don’t completely understand which “bluesy” notes fit and when to use them when doing piano fills and soloing to make the piano accompaniment more interesting. Any advice or resources would be greatly appreciated.

Paul Giles