Category archives: Articles

September Sheet Music

We hope you enjoy this month's sheet music, featuring pieces by composers born during the month of September. Johann Pachelbel - Canon in D Anton Diabelli - Sonatina, Op. 60 [...]

Kimball Sonata

For the very best in Kimball pianos, look no further: this Kimball Sonata is the perfect blend of excellence and style. From the decorative cherry cabinet, to the warm, rich tone, [...]

August Sheet Music

In celebration of Claude Debussy's 150th birthday, here are links to three of his most famous works, downloadable from the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP) for fre[...]

Brain 'Closes Eyes' to Hear Music

Our brains can turn down our ability to see to help them listen even harder to music and complex sounds, say experts. A US study of 20 non-musicians and 20 musical conductors fo[...]

Claude Debussy

With August 22 being Debussy's 150th birthday, we thought it only appropriate to have him featured in the Composer's Corner this month! Claude Debussy (1862-1918) [...]

Benefits of Learning Piano in Retirement

You start a new life after retirement and could consider piano lessons a part of it. Though people spend years planning their lives before retirement, they don’t plan enough for th[...]

Elisabeth Lutyens

Elisabeth Lutyens (July 09, 1906 - April 14, 1983) Working completely in isolation from European trends, Lutyens developed her own innovative style of serialism in the late 19[...]

National Museum of American History: Sounds of America

For the month of July, we wanted to share the history of music in America. Please enjoy this article and clips from the National Museum of American History's "Sounds of America" o[...]

July Sheet Music Recommendations

1. The Star Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics come from "Defence of Fort McHenry", a poem written in 1814 by the 35-year-old lawy[...]

The Four Elements Of Music - Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, And Dynamics

Certain key elements are what all music is based on - melody, harmony, rhythm, and dynamics - that are essential in establishing the essence of music. As with anything, ther[...]