There are many different ways to learn! Some people buy books and teach themselves. Others may get lessons, either on a one to one basis, or in a class. Some people don’t even bother using books or …
What’s a good piano practice routine?
Scales are always the best way to get those fingers moving. There are a lot of good players out there that don’t practice the scales, but you would always be limiting yourself to what you can do if …
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What are piano exams like?
There are two exams - practical and theory (or written). There are also a total of 8 exams, or grades as they are called. Grade 1 is the first level you learn. For the practical exam you have to …
Why buy a digital piano?
There are many arguments for and against the digital piano, but technology has advanced so much in the last few years that the arguments against are diminishing rapidly. The digital piano was first …
How often should my piano be tuned?
Ideally a piano needs to be tuned at least 2-3 times a year to keep the piano well maintained. But a lot depends on how often you play. For example, if you only play once or twice a week, then you …
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What do the pedals do on a piano?
There are typically three pedals on a piano. From left to right, the first pedal is called the soft pedal (or una corda), the sostenuto pedal (usually found in American-made grand pianos), and the …