Piano exams are structured assessments designed to measure your overall ability as a player. They test much more than just whether you can play a few pieces—they look at your technique, understanding, …
Why buy a digital piano?
Why Buy a Digital Piano? There are plenty of arguments for and against digital pianos, but the reality is that technology has improved so much in recent years that many of the old criticisms are no …
How often should my piano be tuned?
How Often Should My Piano Be Tuned? A piano needs regular tuning to stay in good condition and sound its best. How often you should tune it depends on how frequently it is played, but there are some …
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What do the pedals do on a piano?
There are typically three pedals on a piano, although you may find slight differences depending on whether it’s a grand, upright, or digital instrument. From left to right, they are usually the soft …
Should I buy an acoustic or digital piano?
If you’d have asked me that question 15 years ago I would have said the words ‘acoustic’ without blinking. However, technology has moved on so much recently that I’ve completely gone the other way – …
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How important are scales when learning the piano?
Scales are one of those things most piano learners have a slightly mixed relationship with. On one hand, they can feel repetitive and a bit dull. On the other, they are absolutely fundamental to …
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