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Martha Williams
Nov 253 min read
Holiday Series: Piano Pub Quiz
But do you know everything you need to for that one piano pub quiz question, to dazzle your friends?
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Martha Williams
Oct 212 min read
CPD: What Do Bridge Pins Do?
Bridge pins are small metal pins located on the bridge and are critical in the piano's soundboard assembly for transmitting vibrations.
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Martha Williams
Oct 73 min read
Composer: Vivaldi
Vivaldi is mostly known for his virtuosic violin concertos and his influence on the development of instrumental music in the Baroque period.
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Martha Williams
Sep 234 min read
CPD: Do Cracks In The Soundboard Matter?
Do cracks in a piano soundboard matter? What does the soundboard do, the impact of cracks and whether or not they are a concern.
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Martha Williams
Sep 13 min read
Composer: Chopin
Chopin's life and music reflect a deep connection to his homeland and a passionate devotion to the piano through complex compositions.
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Martha Williams
Aug 193 min read
Concert Hall: Snape Maltings, Suffolk
Whilst in Suffolk, Harry Young spoke to us about the history of Snape Maltings and the concert Hall. Continue reading to find out more!
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Martha Williams
Aug 52 min read
Will AI Replace Musical Composers?
AI is arguably the biggest leap forwards in modern technology. How does this affect the world of music and the way it is produced today?
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Martha Williams
Jul 12 min read
Pianos in Hot Weather
Pianos are made of natural materials which are affected by the changes in temperature and humidity. This can dramatically alter the tuning!
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Martha Williams
Jun 173 min read
CPD: Cavendish Pianos
At one point there were over 150 piano builders in London alone and yet now only Cavendish survives, nestled deep in the Yorkshire Dales!
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Martha Williams
Jun 33 min read
Book Review: The Piano Tuner by Daniel Mason
We recently read The Piano Tuner by Daniel Mason. Drake heads to Burma to fix an Erard piano for the mysterious Surgeon - Major Carrol.
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Martha Williams
May 203 min read
What Came Before The Piano? The Dulcimer
What Came Before The Piano? The Dulcimer, a brief overview of what the Dulcimer is, where it came from and how it differs from the piano.
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Martha Williams
May 63 min read
CPD: Woodbridge Violins
Find out more about our trip to Suffolk to see Woodbridge Violins; one of the leading Violin Restoration Houses in the country!
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Martha Williams
Apr 153 min read
What Came Before The Piano? The Harpsichord
Briefly learn what made the Harpsichord pivotal in stringed instruments and different to its predecessors and it's evolved form, the piano.
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Martha Williams
Apr 12 min read
Ivory or Plastic?
Traditional pianos were made with Ivory keys for a long time. Things have moved on and piano keys are now made with plastic coverings.
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Martha Williams
Mar 184 min read
How Are Piano Strings Made?
Piano strings are made almost exclusively by artisan string makers and their work is precise and skilled. Continue reading to find out more!
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Martha Williams
Mar 112 min read
Composer: Bach
There are few composers more credited in influencing musical form and concepts than that of Johann Sebastian Bach in the Baroque period.
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Martha Williams
Mar 43 min read
Why Are The Levers Important On A Piano?
The levers - whippens - on the piano are important in the physical chain reaction from pressing the key to the finished sound of a piano.
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Martha Williams
Feb 262 min read
Composer: Beethoven
Few composers are more well known that Ludwig Van Beethoven. Read this short blog to learn the essential facts and influence he had.
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Martha Williams
Feb 124 min read
Book Review: The Making Of A Steinway Concert Grand Piano by James Barron
The Making Of A Steinway Concert Grand Piano is an insight in to the piano K0862. Find out about the journey it takes from tree to concert.
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Martha Williams
Feb 54 min read
Piano Tuning Series: Can My Piano Be Tuned to Standard 440Hz?
Can an instrument be tuned at A4=440Hz? Read more to find out the factors we consider when deciding what pitch to tune the piano at.
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