2022-11-11 14:34
A really good theme tune can lift any TV show, and one with a prominent piano accompaniment is (in our opinion) extra special. While there are plenty of high-tech electronic and fully orches… Read More
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2022-10-10 19:08
Biographical
Wilhelm Bachaus was born at Leipsic, March 24, 1884, two years before the death of Franz Liszt. Nine years younger than Josef Hofmann and a trifle more than one-half the a… Read More
2022-10-10 18:58
Biography
Pepito Arriola was born on the 14th of December, 1897. A careful investigation of his ancestry reveals that no less than twelve of his forefathers and relations have been pro… Read More
2022-10-10 10:40
See the complete series of Mastering Christmas Carols.
See Him Lying On A Bed of Straw (Calypso Carol): An Introduction
See Him Lying On A Bed of Straw (Calypso Carol) is written an… Read More
2022-10-07 15:38
See the complete series of Mastering Christmas Carols.
Good Christian Men Rejoice: An Introduction
Good Christian Men Rejoice is written and played here in the key of E Major, and h… Read More
2022-10-06 15:46
See the complete series of Mastering Christmas Carols.
As With Gladness Men of Old: An Introduction
As With Gladness Men of Old is written and played here in the key of G Major, and… Read More
2022-10-04 14:25
See the complete series of Mastering Christmas Carols.
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear: An Introduction
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear is written and played here in the key of F Ma… Read More
2022-10-04 09:19
See the complete series of Mastering Christmas Carols.
Once In Royal David’s City: An Introduction
Once In Royal David’s City is written and played here in the key of G Maj… Read More
2022-09-27 18:29
See the complete series of Mastering Christmas Carols.
I Saw Three Ships: An Introduction
I Saw Three Ships is written and played here in the key of G Major, and has a 6/8 time signatu… Read More
2022-09-27 14:51
See the complete series of Mastering Christmas Carols.
The First Noel: An Introduction
The First Noel (also spelled The First Nowell) is written and played here in the key of C Major… Read More
2022-09-26 12:18
The Original MODXs
In 2016, two years after Yamaha’s mammoth MONTAGE arrived on the scene, impressive in both features and price tag, came the first baby siblings in the form of the… Read More
2022-09-22 16:46
In this article we take a look and compare the features and specifications of the thirteen models of Korg’s Pa*X line of synthesisers.
There are thirteen models comprising eight dis… Read More
2022-09-20 18:07
In this article we look at the classic Christian hymn “The Lord’s My Shepherd” which was credited to Jessie Irvine, based on text from Psalm 23.
A classic hymn already w… Read More
2022-09-20 14:37
In this article we look at the classic Christian hymn “The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended” (St Clement) which was written in the 19th century by John Ellerton and then subsequen… Read More
2022-05-17 15:25
Digital pianos have made it much easier for anyone with an interest in learning to play the piano to get started, but there is a bewildering array of instruments to choose from and a signifi… Read More
2022-04-05 13:45
Yamaha introduced the first two models in its more compact and portable P Series of digital pianos in 1994, and now nearly thirty years on there have been twenty models in the entire line, w… Read More
2022-04-02 07:53
Update: We’ve had a response from SeeMusic developer, Peter Shannon with the reasons behind the price increase. Here it is with our response.
We’ve been a fan of the SeeMu… Read More
2022-03-22 12:43
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme What Are Little Boys Made Of?
Orig… Read More
2022-03-22 12:36
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Ride a Cock-Horse.
Original Printe… Read More
2022-03-22 12:34
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Oranges and Lemons.
Original Print… Read More
2022-03-22 12:28
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Little Bo Peep.
Original Printed S… Read More
2022-03-22 12:21
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
Ori… Read More
2022-03-22 12:17
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Yankee Doodle.
Original Printed Sc… Read More
2022-03-22 11:12
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Jack and Jill.
Original Printed Sc… Read More
2022-03-22 11:09
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Girls and Boys Come Out to Play.
O… Read More
2022-03-22 11:05
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Dickory, Dickory, Dock.
Original P… Read More
2022-03-22 10:59
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Little Miss Muffet.
Original Print… Read More
2022-03-01 14:46
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty.
Original Printed Sc… Read More
2022-03-01 14:41
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Baa! Baa! Black Sheep.
Original Pr… Read More
2022-03-01 14:37
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme I Love Little Pussy.
Original Prin… Read More
2022-02-28 13:19
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Lucy Locket.
Original Printed Scor… Read More
2022-02-28 13:15
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary.
Origin… Read More
2022-02-28 13:09
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Pat-a-cake.
Original Printed Score… Read More
2022-02-26 22:04
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme The Three Little Kittens.
Original… Read More
2022-02-26 21:54
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme The Mulberry Bush.
Original Printe… Read More
2022-02-26 21:39
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice.
Original Printed… Read More
2022-02-26 21:34
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Ding Dong Bell.
Original Printed S… Read More
2022-02-26 20:39
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Little Jack Horner.
Original Print… Read More
2022-02-25 21:15
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Sing a Song of Sixpence.
Original… Read More
2022-02-25 21:04
This lovely piece of history, published in 1911, is “Our Old Nursery Rhymes” with arrangements by Alfred Moffat. Here we have 30 well-known nursery rhymes with lovely illustr… Read More
2022-02-25 21:02
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Where Have You… Read More
2022-02-25 16:28
Part of our nursery rhymes series.
Here we present the original illustrations, printed music, printable music and MP3 audio for the nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb.
Original P… Read More
2022-02-11 13:26
Wavefonix W614 modular synth
Wafefonix has announced its W614 modular synth is available for build orders, with a 1-2 month lead time.
The W614 Modular Synthesizer is an excellent… Read More
2022-02-10 21:47
GAIKA – War Island industrial soundscapes sound pack
Spitfire Audio has announced the availability of its GAIKI War Island sounds pack offering
multidimensional, evolving so… Read More
2022-02-09 15:00
Erica Synths DIY VCA module launched
Erica Synths has announced its latest offering to the synth world, a DIY build dual VCA for eurorack systems.
It has DC-coupled inputs so you c… Read More
2022-02-08 13:27
Cubasis 3.4 with Ableton Link
Steinberg has announced the availability of the latest version of its mobile DAW Cubasis. Version 3.4 includes Ableton Link, opening up many more possibi… Read More
2022-02-07 15:37
Midique KNTRL9 controller debuts, sells out
Within days of Midique debuting their solid wood and metal build MIDI mixer, it sold out. Such was the enthusiasm for the KNTRL9 “stu… Read More
2022-02-04 13:17
Abbey Road One: Mysterious Reeds released
Spitfire Audio has announced the launch of its latest sound library, Abbey Road One: Mysterious Reeds. Recorded in the unmistakable acous… Read More
2022-02-03 15:08
Musical instruments superb closeup shots
Steinway Model D – © Charles Brooks
Musician and photographer Charles Brooks has created some exceptionally beautiful and reveal… Read More
2022-02-02 15:03
Vidami Blue footswitch enhances DAW use and online video control
At first glance, Vidami Blue looks like a natural wireless evolution of the original Vidami, but what’s not… Read More
2022-02-01 15:29
VR App puts a Steinway in your room
You may be lucky enough to be able to afford a Steinway piano but how do you know your house is big enough for it to live comfortably and provi… Read More
2022-01-31 19:58
Philip Glass’s baby grand piano sampled by Spitfire Audio
Spitfire Audio’s latest LABS free software instrument captures celebrated composer Philip Glass’s beloved b… Read More
2022-01-29 13:48
1010Music nanobox | lemondrop and nanobox | fireball coming in February
1010Music has announced the imminent arrival of two new modules/mini synths, the nanobox | fireball and the nan… Read More
2022-01-28 14:22
Organelle S
Critter & Guitari has announced a new member of its Organelle family, the cut down (only in size) Organelle S which is designed to fit more spaces, by cutting out the… Read More
2022-01-28 12:53
Our PSR-S/PSR-SX Series Comparison article has proved extremely popular, so with the evolution and advance of Yamaha’s PSR-E and PSR-EW series keyboards, with two new upgraded models l… Read More
2022-01-27 13:36
Someone sent me 3 BOXES of weird synths and pedals
Join me as we unbox not one, not two, but THREE boxes of super fun unique pedals & synths!! Thank you SO much to Different Noise… Read More
2022-01-26 15:49
Infinite Space Piano plugin
Zak Sound has released its free Infinite Space Piano plugin for any VST3/AU-compatible DAW.
“Infinite Space Piano is a piano combined with inspira… Read More
2022-01-25 14:12
Yamaha PSR-EW425 / PSR-E473 models launched
Yamaha has upgraded its PSR-E/EW line of keyboards with the introduction of the PSR-EW425 (76 key) and PSR-E473 (61 key) models, ad… Read More
2022-01-24 13:51
Piano BBQ Car
No, you’re not dreaming, Handy Geng has cerated a combined piano and barbecue unit which is fully functioning, with skewers turning as keys are pressed, and can be… Read More
2022-01-22 13:15
Early 8-Bit Sound Digitizers
The 8-Bit Guy takes a look and demonstrates two very early sound/speech digitizers which came out for a number of 8-bit computers including the Commodore… Read More
2022-01-21 13:30
Casio CT-S1000V with vocal synthesis
Casio has introduced its new Casiotone CT-S1000V, claiming to be the first vocal synthesizer than can turn any text into a musical phrase and… Read More
2022-01-20 13:54
Casio intros two new “beginner” pianos
Casio adds to its line of what it calls “beginner” pianos with the CDP-S360 and CDP-S110, with upgraded features… Read More
2022-01-19 16:39
Part of our 101 Colourful, Cool, Weird, Novelty, Vintage Toy Instruments gallery is this bright green mini-keys keyboard from Russia.
Seemingly manufactured in at least the 1980s and poss… Read More
2022-01-19 13:49
Zen Q Synergy Core compact audio interface launched
Professional studio audio performance for the home market in the Zen Q Synergy Core audio interface, featuring AD/DA, discrete… Read More
2022-01-18 13:30
Playing Evanescence Bring Me To Life on Train Station Piano
Cole Lam says: “This one is one of my mum’s favourite songs – Evanescence Bring Me To Life played on the… Read More
2022-01-17 13:49
G-Sonique Releases DARKPSY FX466 VST / AU Plug-in instrument
DarkPsy FX466 is VST / AU plug-in designed for Darkpsy / Forest / Psycore music production and can be u… Read More
2022-01-16 14:19
Rhodes Mk8 unveiled
Harold Rhodes’ legendary electro-mechanical tine piano returns. Precision built in the UK with the finest hand-selected materials.
Optimising the iconic s… Read More
2022-01-15 19:48
Piano with Steinway Hall of Fame Teacher Dr. Jason Kwak
An interesting little video from Dr Jason Kwak, newly inducted into the Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame and teaching at Texas Sta… Read More
2022-01-14 15:26
Synth Heads: A Generative NFT Series for Electronic Music Fans
The Synth Heads series imagines a world where synths come alive after their creators have gone to bet. Each generative N… Read More
2021-11-27 01:53
Are you looking for a more serious music keyboard for your child? Read our guide: Choosing Your Child’s (First) Keyboard Instrument.
Alternatively, take a look at other small ke… Read More
2021-11-26 16:16
Updated for 2021.
Are you looking for a music keyboard for your child? Read our guide: Choosing Your Child’s Keyboard Instrument
Here are my ten recommendations of piano books fo… Read More
2021-11-25 14:45
Getting children interested in music-making from a young age is so important and can set them up for a lifetime of enjoyment.
With so many health and wellbeing benefits associated with th… Read More
2021-11-20 22:48
Welcome to this year’s guide to gifting for the musicians in your life.
We’ve split the guide into various categories or types of musician you might want to buy for, and within e… Read More
2019-02-11 22:55
Many people agree that anyone serious about learning the piano needs to have an instrument with the full 88 keys at their disposal.
Of course there are many stage pianos and even some uprigh… Read More
2019-02-11 22:53
Roland has announced its latest entry-level digital piano, the FP-10, designed to offer premium sound and playability to those seeking out their first keyboard instrument.
Featuring Roland&r&hell…Read More
2019-02-11 10:52
Novation has announced the latest incarnation of its SL series, with the SL MkIII hardware controller, designed to offer deep integration with Ableton Live.
Boasting MIDI and CV, this contro… Read More
2019-02-08 13:34
Keytars have been around since the 1970s, with their popularity in pop music culture peaking in the 1980s. Synth keyboards with a neck and strap, they’re designed to be worn and played… Read More
2019-02-07 21:59
Roland has announced three new digital pianos in an LX700 series, all designed to accurately simulate high quality acoustic pianos with PureAcoustic modelling and ambience technology.
The fl… Read More
2019-02-06 14:52
Sporting some new design aesthetics which wouldn’t look out of place on a Nord keyboard, Yamaha’s latest much-talked-about stage pianos have now hit the stores, after being unvei… Read More
2019-02-04 10:54
Yamaha has announced a new breath-powered keyboard instrument, the P37E Pianica. With a nod to the melodica, this instrument combines the sounds associated with wind instruments with the fam… Read More
2019-02-03 22:15
Yamaha has introduced three new models in its line of Arius digital pianos. The YDP-144, YDP-164 and YDP-S54—like their predecessors—are aimed at improving music students who nee… Read More
2019-01-30 14:46
Yamaha has announced the successor to its MOXF6 and MOXF8 synths, with the introduction of three flagship MODX models.
Available as 61 and 76 semi-weighted key models and an 88-key graded an… Read More
2019-01-30 13:40
Yamaha has announced its first 73-key, weighted digital piano: the P-121 aimed at beginning pianists and gigging musicians.
With 15 fewer keys (just over an octave) than a standard 88-key pi… Read More
2019-01-30 11:51
Yamaha has announced its new generation of TransAcoustic pianos, featuring four upright and three grand models.
They build on the original TransAcoustic models which gave acoustic pianos vol… Read More
2019-01-29 14:47
Yamaha has updated its groundbreaking AvantGrand N1 hybrid piano with the introduction of the AvantGrand N1X.
Yamaha’s latest instrument features two high quality sample sets from prem… Read More
2019-01-23 13:44
January 24/27 2019, California
All the latest news from the Winter NAMM 2019 show will be linked from this page Read More
2018-11-01 23:58
We are fast approaching holiday season, and with Christmas on its way, it’s time to start thinking about gifts for the aspiring musicians in your family.
Here, we have put together a l… Read More
2018-02-14 12:12
Roland has introduced its GP609 digital grand piano, combining the luxury and elegance of an acoustic grand piano with the benefits of a modern digital piano.
This is a classic 4.9′ (1… Read More
2018-02-12 13:11
Yamaha has introduced two new models in its popular PSR-E series. These entry-level models are typically aimed at beginning keyboard players, although they have plenty of features for more a… Read More
2018-02-12 12:54
Yamaha has added to its Arius line of digital pianos with the introduction of its new flagship YDP-184 and slim YDP-S34 models.
One of the key improvements in the new instruments, compared w… Read More
2018-02-10 07:04
Yamaha has introduced what it claims to be an “entirely new product category” in the digital piano market, with the arrival of the Clavinova CSP.
Modelled on the Yamaha CLP, it f… Read More
2018-02-09 06:46
Yamaha has succeeded its successful NU1 upright hybrid piano with the introduction of the AvantGrand NU1X.
Based on the legendary U1 acoustic upright piano, the AvantGrand NU1X improves upon… Read More
2018-02-08 15:17
Yamaha has added to its line of CLP-600 Series Clavinova digital pianos with the flagship model CLP-695GP.
Available in polished ebony or polished white finish, this top-end Clavinova is des… Read More
2018-02-08 15:00
Five years after the first Marquetry series of grand pianos was unveiled, Bösendorfer has revealed the fourth in the series.
The new Dragonfly grand piano has been designed in keeping w… Read More
2018-02-06 12:47
Yamaha has added two new models to its range of PSR-S arranger workstation range, showing them off at Winter NAMM 2018.
The PSR-S975 supersedes the PSR-970 and is now hailed as the “ul… Read More
2018-02-02 06:45
My Daily Improvisations for February 2018.1 Feb 2018Coming Read More
2018-01-26 11:54
The biggest names with the latest products in pianos, synths, digital music, sampling, DJ and more, announced at Winter NAMM 2018.Stay tuned to this page for a summary of the most interestin… Read More
2018-01-10 12:22
As part of my Depth Year, I’m challenging myself to create and publish an improvisation every day in 2018.I know a variety of factors will see to make that difficult. Fitting it into m… Read More
2018-01-10 12:20
My Daily Improvisations for January 2018.1 Jan 20182 Jan 20183 Jan 20184 Jan 20185 Jan 20186 Jan 20187 Jan 20188 Jan 20189 Jan 2018 Read More
2018-01-09 14:58
IntroductionWhile most music compositions and arrangements you’re likely to work on will be written in just one time signature, you may well find yourself needing to handle two or more… Read More
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