How Pianos Are Made
Piano History Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori (1655-1731) is credited with inventing and constructing the first piano in 1709. He called his first model “gravicembalo col piano e forte,” which means […]
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Piano
Pronunciation: pee-AH-noe What is Piano? Piano is a musical dynamic that indicates a direction on the loudness of a note. As a musical direction, piano means “soft,” or “quiet,” and […]
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Neo Soul Piano Chords
If you’ve ever heard a song from D’Angelo, Jill Scott, or Erykah Badu, you likely enjoyed the laidback vibes of Neo Soul. It’s a hip genre of popular music known […]
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Best Grand Pianos
In 2020, the modern grand piano market is flourishing with amazing top models from top piano brands. But, pianists who are in the market for a grand piano don’t just […]
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7 Gospel Pianists You Should Watch on YouTube
Although the inner workings of the piano are not well known to the novice listener, the piano is essentially a stringed instrument that communicates the necessary subtleties to transmit the […]
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Gospel Piano Lesson with Devin Watkins Playing Gospel Hymns
Here’s a classic gospel piano lesson featuring a 17-year-old Devin Watkins playing classic gospel hymns. Gospel hymns are the foundation of gospel piano and gospel organ. If you want to […]
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Colorful Chord Breakdown of “Misty”
Here’s a nice example of colorful chords to spice up your sound. Playing jazz standards is an excellent way to discover new approaches to gospel music. The reharmonization in this […]
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