A lot of music we listen to uses chords as a foundation. The G minor chord is frequently used, and appears in many different genres. Like all minor chords, the G minor piano chord consists of three notes. In this article, we will learn which notes make up the G minor chord, which fingers to … Read more
The piano is an elegant instrument, so why wouldn’t you have a glass a wine to go with it? And, because we all use social media, I figured this would be the absolute perfect opportunity to provide you with my absolute favorite wine Instagram captions. Hopefully, you can find one or two on this use … Read more
Pianos can be expensive investments. And when you invest in something like a Lester piano, you certainly want it to maintain its value. But will that actually happen? What is a Lester piano really worth? Well, that’s exactly what we aim to find out in this Lester piano value article, as we put this old … Read more
A great deal of music we listen to uses chords. The E minor chord is a commonly-used chord in many different musical genres. This chord, like all minor chords, consists of three notes. In this article, we will learn which notes comprise the E minor piano chord, how to play it in each hand, and … Read more
Chickering pianos are some of the oldest pianos still in circulation, and was one of the most popular instruments in any 19th century American home. But what is a Chickering piano’s true worth? Well, in this article, we’re going to put this question under the microscope, as we aim to determine in this Chickering piano … Read more
The PIANODAO MUSIC LIBRARYSelected & Reviewed by ANDREW EALES The Pianodao Music Library Includes several collections by educator and composer Barbara Arens, and regular readers will know I am a fan. It has been a little while since she last brought us a new collection with a major publishing house, so I am delighted to … Read more
Who or what are the most significant influences on your musical life and career as a composer? I didn’t begin to compose until I was sixteen. At that time I had given up piano lessons (I learned the piano between seven and thirteen) and attended a school where there was no music teacher, so composing … Read more
Have you ever come across a strange looking piano with a funny looking tube attached to it? It looks like regular keyboard, though much smaller, but it has a mouthpiece that the user is supposed to blow into. What exactly is this instrument? How does it work? And why do you even need it? Well, … Read more
To Steinway Hall in London last week to celebrate the release of the third volume of Norma Fisher At The BBC, a recording project initiated by Sonetto Classics to bring Norma Fisher’s remarkable pianism to a wider audience. Born in London in 1940 to Russian-Polish parents, Norma Fisher’s talent was evident from a young age. … Read more
JS BACH – PARTITAS BWV 825-830, 2 CDs Release date: 6 May 2022 on the Delos label Eleonor Bindman, piano ‘Bach playing of the highest order — Andrew Eales/Pianodao.com Bach’s six keyboard Partitas have long been regarded as one of the most important milestones of the Baroque keyboard repertoire and remain amongst Bach’s most popular … Read more