When memorizing music there are several things you can do that will make your job that much easier. Memorizing music is important as most people know you play better when having the music in your head rather than having your head in the music. So where to start when memorizing music effectively? I agree with Fred Noad, when discussing memorization in his book, Solo Guitar playing, he states…Learn to play […]
Check out this grand little edition to our showroom! Coming in at only 4’8, this Kimball La Petite Grand will fit just about anywhere. This piano was well-loved by its last owner, and it shows. Just take a look at the beautiful oak cabinet. It isn’t everyday that you find an oak grand and this one has certainly been well-maintained. Despite its small size, this baby packs quite a punch! […]
Graduation season is just around the corner. With that in mind, we hope you enjoy this article about the history of the Graduation song. We also thought we would share this great video of a piano quintet performing “Pomp and Circumstance.” Enjoy! The Story of Pomp and Circumstance The music of Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance is a staple of American graduation ceremonies. From its permiere the march received acclaim and […]
Many composers/pianists of the past and present were born during the month of May. I felt that this month we could honor them by featuring a few of their more famous works right here on PianoNotes Online. We hope you enjoy! Alessandro Scarlatti – Born May 2, 1660 was an Italian Baroque composer especially famous for his operas and chamber cantatas. He is considered the founder of the Neapolitan school of opera. He was the father of two […]
Hello Everyone! Did you know that Mid-America Piano first went online in 1996? That’s almost 16 years ago we originally went online to show the World Wide Web what we had to offer. We can say, with extreme confidence, that we were one of the first in our industry to embrace what would one day change the world. At that time, Yahoo.com was less than a year old, people knew […]
April Showers Bring May Flowers Although March 21st is the first official day of Spring here in the US, we typically don’t get to see the beauty of the awakening world until the start of April (however, this year has certainly been an exception here in Kansas). To celebrate the Nature’s new beginnings, we have gathered a few pieces that embody the beauty and livelihood of Spring. As Spring begins […]
Here is the latest addition to our showroom! Built in 1999, this Yamaha DC2 grand piano could easily be mistaken for brand new. Just take a look at the photos below. The polished ebony cabinet shows hardly any wear. This piano was truly loved in its previous home and it really shows. The tone produced is a beautiful, natural live sound. Unlike a lot of instruments that sound just a […]
Franz Joseph Haydn is the composer who, more than any other, epitomizes the aims and achievements of the Classical era. Perhaps his most important achievement was that he developed and evolved in countless subtle ways the most influential structural principle in the history of music: his perfection of the set of expectations known as sonata form made an epochal impact. In hundreds of instrumental sonatas, string quartets, and symphonies, Haydn […]
Sometimes parents of piano students don’t want their children to play anything except classical music. And sometimes parents only want their children to play popular pieces, because they think classical music stinks and their kids won’t like it. Both of these attitudes create artificial limitations for students that hinder their ability to grow and develop musically. Piano students need to learn a wide variety of playing styles to know all […]
If you’re looking for a perfect way to keep your mind sharp, piano playing is the solution. It exercises several different parts of the mind and body, while providing you with years of musical enjoyment. Whether you play piano currently or are thinking about starting, playing piano is great brain food. Our population is aging. People are living longer lives, and they are constantly looking for brain food to keep […]
