Introduction: If you own an acoustic piano, you might wonder how often it truly needs tuning. It may even sound perfectly okay to your ear, leading you to think skipping a tuning is no big deal. However, regular piano tuning – about every six months – is a crucial part of acoustic piano maintenance for […]
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When you play a note on any instrument – whether plucking a guitar string, pressing a piano key, or drawing a bow on a violin – you’re hearing more than just a single pitch. Each note actually contains a whole series of higher-pitched tones alongside the main note. This phenomenon is often called harmonics (sometimes
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Understanding the Piano Soundboard The soundboard is often called the heart of the piano. It’s a large, thin wooden board (traditionally spruce) that amplifies the vibrations of the piano’s strings into a rich, resonant sound. In a grand piano, the soundboard is a horizontal plate underneath the strings; in an upright piano, it stands vertically
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Choosing the right bass strings for your nylon-string guitar can profoundly affect your tone and playing experience. Classical and flamenco guitars use nylon treble strings and wound bass strings, and those basses typically come in two material options: silver-plated copper or bronze alloy windings. In this article, we’ll compare silver vs bronze classical guitar strings
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Introduction When it comes to legendary piano performances, there’s often a special partnership at play: a great pianist and a great piano. Many famous pianists and their piano brands of choice have become inseparable in music lore. From grand concert halls to intimate studios, certain piano makers are favored by the pros for their sound
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Buying your first guitar is an exciting milestone, but it’s easy to hit a few sour notes in the process. New players often fall into similar traps when choosing their first instrument. This beginner guitar buying guide will walk you through common mistakes (for classical, acoustic, and electric guitars) and how to avoid them, ensuring
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Electric guitar strings might all look similar at a glance, but their gauge – the thickness of each string – can dramatically change how your guitar feels and sounds. Intermediate and professional players know that choosing the right string gauge is crucial for tone, playability, and even technique. In this article, we’ll explore what string
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Ever wondered if your birth month and musical instruments you play are connected? Some folks look for “musician zodiac patterns” or the idea of “instrument choice by birthday,” but is there any truth to it? We took a fun, informal look at publicly-available data (for example, biographies of famous musicians) to see if people born
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Introduction: The way a piano responds to your touch—known as touch sensitivity—is crucial to expressive music-making. Touch sensitivity refers to a piano’s ability to produce different volumes and tones depending on how firmly or softly you press the keys. On a real acoustic piano, this happens naturally: play a key gently and you get a
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In an era dominated by digital technology, one might wonder if traditional handmade musical instruments still hold their value and relevance. The truth is that handcrafted instruments remain as important as ever, offering qualities of sound, craftsmanship, and emotional connection that digital tools simply cannot replicate. This article explores the enduring significance of handmade pianos,
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