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W. Hoffmann P188 Grand Piano Review & Demo by Merriam Pianos

 Introduction The W. Hoffmann Professional series grand pianos are built in the Czech Republic by C. Bechstein Europe (a wholly-owned subsidiary of C. Bechstein Germany), based on many of the same...

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How to Play If You’re Happy and You Know It on the Piano | Free Sheet Music

 Welcome to another easy piano tutorial from Merriam’s Online Academy. Today we’re going to be teaching you how to play If You’re Happy and You Know It on the piano with your Right Hand only, in F...

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Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano Review & Demo

Introduction The RD-2000 is the latest in the RD series from Roland – probably the world’s best-known stage pianos of the last 10 years along with Nord’s lineup, and a bench-mark for master controllers...

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Kawai CN39 Digital Piano Review and Demo | Virtual Technician, Bluetooth®

 Introduction Kawai’s CN39 is the latest advancement in home digital piano technology, and represents the highest-level model with plastic key action. It’s equipped with a 4-speaker amplification...

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Kawai GX2 Grand Piano Review & Demo – Millennium III Action with ABS-Carbon,...

 Introduction The Kawai GX2 grand piano is a piano that creatively blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation and technology. Whether it’s straightforward improvements to the lid props...

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Kawai ES8 Digital Piano Review & Demo – RHIII Action, Harmonic Imaging, USB...

Introduction The ES8 from Kawai, first introduced in 2016 and re-released in late 2019 with some minor engineering improvements, is one of the most well-liked digital pianos on the market today. It’s...

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Roland F140R Digital Piano Review and Demo | Piano Apps, Bluetooth,...

 Introduction The Roland F140R is a home digital piano with a wide range of features, sounds, and top-notch key action. It’s a true musical instrument that’s well suited to both beginners as well as...

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Kawai CN29 Digital Piano Review and Demo | Onkyo, Virtual Technician, Bluetooth®

 Introduction The CN29 offers up a huge slate of features, and in 2019 was one of Kawai’s most popular digital pianos. It represents an interesting confluence of technology and value within their...

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Kawai ND21 Upright Piano Review & Demo by Merriam Pianos

 Introduction The ND-21 is a Kawai Upright Piano that has been a disruptive and hugely successful force in the piano industry – one that has filled a previous gap in the marketplace: a 48″ upright...

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How to Choose a Digital Piano for Beginners – Digital Piano Buyer’s Guide

 Introduction Selecting an entry-level digital piano can be daunting for parents who don’t have a lot of musical background; there are lots of models to choose from, with plenty of opinions floating...

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Kawai KDP110 Digital Piano Review & Demo | Action, Tone, Features & More

 Introduction For aspiring pianists, the Kawai KDP110 is a popular entry-level digital piano that offers up incredible value in the form of great keyboard action, grand piano sounds, Bluetooth MIDI...

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Yamaha P125 vs Kawai ES110 Digital Piano Comparison, Review & Demo

 Introduction Yamaha and Kawai jointly represent the two largest mainstream acoustic piano manufacturers, and have for several decades both been highly regarded for their digital musical instruments...

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The 10 Most Swoon-Worthy Piano Love Songs

There’s nothing more romantic than serenading someone by playing a beautiful song on the piano. Here are the best piano love songs that will make anyone swoon for you. Some piano love songs resonate...

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15 Famous Piano Players that Will Instantly Inspire You

Even seasoned musicians need a little inspiration every now and then. Discover some of the most famous piano players of all time and learn from their style. Although there are more than 7500 working...

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A Musical Introduction to the Different Types of Clarinets

The clarinet is used across a wide range of musical styles from classical to rock. There are a few types of clarinets available, find out about them here. Around the late 17th century, Johann Denner...

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Piano for Beginners: Keyboard or Digital Piano?

Playing the keyboard and the digital piano for beginners might seem quite similar but are actually very different. Here’s what you need to know to decide which instrument is right for you. While a...

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Learn How to Teach Yourself Piano at Home | Easy Guide for Beginners

When you’re ready to start learning piano, you may not be ready to start taking lessons right away. Here’s how you can start to teach yourself the basics at home. Eager to start learning piano? Start...

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Piano Notes: The Ultimate Guide to Learning to Read Sheet Music

There’s more to a piece of music than notes, rests, and repeats. Progress with your work. Read this advanced instruction to reading piano notes. All cars eat gas. Every good boy does fine. These...

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How to Master Piano Hand Position Fast and Easily

Being able to sit down at any piano and play starts with mastering proper piano hand position. Check out these tips to help you practice and perfect your hand positioning. If you are a beginning...

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10 Ways You Score When You Learn How to Play Ukulele

The ”jumping flea” is making a comeback in schools, at social events, and even a hall of a concert ukulele. Find out why everybody wants to learn how to play the ukulele. The ukulele is a Hawaiian...

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How Much Do Piano Lessons Cost? Getting Ready for Your First Lesson

Has learning to play the piano always been a dream of yours? Well, don’t let price get in the way! Here’s how much do an average cost for piano lessons and how to prep for your first lesson. Are you...

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12 Great Jazz Piano Songs That Are Easy to Learn

Jazz piano songs are smooth and soulful pieces of music. But that’s no reason to be intimidated by the genre. Here are some easy and beautiful jazz songs you can learn on the piano. Are you new to...

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30+ Piano Bar Songs You Should Absolutely Request

Seeing the best dueling pianos live is a great night out for any music lover. Most dueling piano songs are in the rock and country music genres. Generally, the performers are operating with the goal of...

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10 Easy Gypsy Jazz Songs That Make You Sound Like a Pro, Even If You’re Not

The unique style of gypsy jazz is gaining major attention from the music community. Learn how to play the top tunes in this genre and what makes them unique. Every now and then a music style comes...

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How Many Keys and Strings Does a Piano Have?

 Introduction We get many questions at the piano store from customers who are trying to learn more about the instruments. But we also get inquiries from students and teachers as well, who are trying...

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Digital vs Acoustic Pianos – What Should You Buy, What are the Differences

 Introduction So you’ve started shopping for a piano and you’re immediately faced with the question; should I be looking at an acoustic piano or a digital piano? Don’t fret because you’re not alone –...

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21 Classic Piano Quotes That Will Inspire You to Play

The piano is a classic instrument that has been idolized for centuries. Check out these piano quotes that will inspire you to sit down and play a melody. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been dreaming...

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Types of Saxophones: What One is Right for You?

The saxophone is one of the world’s most popular instruments and is technically in the woodwind family/woodwind instruments although they are usually made of brass. It was first conceived around 1840...

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15 Best Piano Apps You Need to Download Right Now in 2021 (Android & iOS)

Want to learn the piano? Well, there’s an app for that. While they don’t replace playing an actual piano, these are the best piano apps from Android smartphones or IOS such as Ipad and Iphones that...

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How to Read and Play Ukulele Chords: Soprano, Concert, and Tenor

If the ukulele is your first instrument, learning it can be overwhelming at the start. Ease into it with this guide on how to read and play ukulele chords or take ukulele lessons with Merriam Music....

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The Best Piano Lesson Books for Students and Teachers

Whether you’re a student or a teacher of piano, books are your friends. These are basic piano library lessons books that are perfect no matter where you are on your piano journey. Having a library of...

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How to Play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on Piano

Learning to play Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star is the rite of passage for all new pianists it is also a popular English nursery rhyme by 19th-century English poet Jane Taylor and was published in 1806...

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Kawai ES110 Digital Piano Review & Demo

 Introduction The Kawai ES110 is the latest addition to Kawai’s lineup of high-performance digital pianos. Using Kawai’s exclusive “Harmonic Imaging Technology” with an individual 88-key piano...

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Yamaha P515 Digital Piano Review & Demo

 Introduction In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at Yamaha’s P515, the flagship of Yamaha’s P series. We’ll be looking at the action, the sound engine and obviously talking about the...

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Kawai Digital Piano Series Overview

 Kawai Digital Piano Series Overview Video Transcription As one of the ‘Big 3’ digital piano manufacturer’s on the market today, Kawai has an extensive product line, with products ranging from under...

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Casio PX-S1000 Review & Demo – Casio Privia Digital Pianos

Introduction The latest addition to Casio’s famed Privia line, the PX-S1000 digital piano is poised to continue the Privia line’s legacy of providing an excellent piano experience for the price. With a...

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Baby Grand Piano – Everything You Ever Needed To Know (2020 Updated)

 Introduction Hi, everybody and welcome to another piano video here at Merriam Pianos. My name is Stu Harrison. And in this video, we’re talking about baby grand pianos. This is a follow up video,...

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Roland DP603 Digital Piano Review & Demo – Bluetooth, PHA-50, SuperNATURAL Piano

 Introduction The Roland DP603 digital piano is an unassuming powerhouse, built for the discerning player in need of a compact instrument with a contemporary design. This instrument is in a category...

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How to Choose the Best Digital Pianos for Beginners in 2020

Introduction When it comes to beginner digital pianos in 2020, the market is not lacking for options. A quick browse of Amazon will show just how many products are currently available in the...

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Roland FP Series Digital Pianos Overview – Roland FP-10, FP-30, FP-60, & FP-90

Roland FP Series Overview Video Transcription Hi everybody, my name is Stu Harrison of Merriam Pianos. Today we’re are going to do an overview of the Roland FP Series of 88-key digital pianos. We’re...

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Piano Tuning – How and Why Does a Piano Go Out of Tune?

 Introduction Why does a piano go out of tune? Generally speaking, pianos are thought of as ‘out of tune’ when any one or several of the strings of the piano becomes de-tuned from the corresponding...

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C. Bechstein A 192 (M/P192) Grand Piano Review & Demo

 Introduction The C. Bechstein A 192 ( formerly C. Bechstein MP192) Is Amongst the World’s Very Finest 6′ Pianos. It’s Size Makes It Ideal for Mmerost Home Settings, and Its Length Means that A Clear,...

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Shigeru Kawai: 10 Interesting Facts About Shigeru Kawai Pianos

 Introduction Shigeru Kawai pianos are a part of a very rare breed of piano, consistently making many ‘Top-10’ lists annually for the finest musical instruments available. The project was started by...

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How to Buy a Used Piano (2020) – Tips, Questions to Ask, and What to Look For

 Introduction In this article we’re exploring the question of how to buy a used piano and what to look for, so you can avoid falling into the trap of over-paying or under-researching a used piano that...

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How To Connect Your Roland Digital Piano to Bluetooth | Piano Partner 2,...

 Introduction In this article we are going to solve the the age-old question – how do you get your device connected through Bluetooth to your Roland digital piano? When it comes to mobile devices,...

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Kawai K-800 Upright Piano Review & Demo – Kawai K Series

 Introduction The Kawai K800 Upright Grand Piano is one of the few “true” upright grands to come out of Asia.  Built in Japan entirely by Kawai, the K800 has full sostenuto, premium hand-selected...

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How To Clean Your Piano And Maintain An Acoustic Piano

Introduction In this article, instead of looking at a specific piano, we’re going to cover a much broader yet critical topic; how do you maintain an acoustic piano and keep your piano clean to...

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Learn to Read a Guitar Fingering Chart: 10 Quick and Easy Tips

Learning how to read music makes you a better player. Discover how to understand the guitar better with these 10 Tips on how to read a guitar chords chart. Learning to play the guitar can be one of the...

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Kawai CN29 vs CN39 Digital Piano Comparison, Review & Demo | Outstanding Value!

 Introduction: In this article, we’ll be doing an in-depth comparison of Kawai’s CN29 and CN39 digital home pianos. These instruments are the latest in a long line of CN Series digital pianos from...

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Getting Free Antivirus Support

When your computer system gets infected having a virus, the one thing you can really do is to search for free antivirus support. It is not easy to find free antivirus support because this technology is...

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