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Piano Removals – Are You Thinking Of Moving Your Piano Yourself?
There are professional companies that provide piano removals, yet you may be considering removing your piano yourself in order to save money. In fact, this could end up costing you a lot more money in the long run if you damage your piano. Read on to discover the reasons why it is advisable to...
Piano Stools – Buying Guide
Piano stools are a must-have for anyone that plays the piano. Even if you are just starting out or only play the piano as a hobby, you need to invest in a stool. The correct seating is imperative to ensure you play to the best of your ability. Moreover, if you are not comfortable,...
Pianos For Sale – Reasons To Learn To Play The Piano
Are you thinking about purchasing one of the available pianos for sale? Of course, there are many instruments to choose from, but there is no denying that the piano is one of the best. Below, we will reveal just some of the reasons why you should consider learning...
Examples of notable young female pianists working today
Historically, many more men than women have become famous for piano-playing careers. However, since the late 20th century, more women have become famous for such careers – to the extent where, today, there are many talented and successful young female pianists. Here are some particularly notable young female pianists that we at the piano tuning London service provider Little...
Appearances that the piano solo Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 has made in cartoons
Among the piano solos that we at the piano shop Middlesex company Little & Lampert Pianos particularly enjoy listening to is the Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, which was the second of a set of 19 Hungarian Rhapsodies made by one of history's most famous pianists, Franz Liszt. It has greatly endured in fame and popularity over the 20th century,...
Did you know about this fascinating international piano-related art project?
We at Little & Lampert Pianos were recently fascinated to learn about a piano-related art project that has toured the world since 2008. The project, titled 'Play Me, I'm Yours', is the work of British artist Luke Jerram and has involved installations of over 1,300 pianos in 46 cities, including major cities like London and New York, around the...
How a piano player could benefit from having a parrot like our Oscar!
If you have already perused much of the website for Little & Lampert Pianos, you may have noticed that we have our own parrot, called Oscar, who lives in the back room of our shop. You can see him on a piano through watching a YouTube video accessible through a link on the relevant page of the Little &...
A basic retelling of the history of Japanese piano-making company Kawai
You may have noticed, through perusing the website of Little & Lampert Pianos, that pianos that we can offer include those from the Japanese music instruments manufacturing firm Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Kawai, to use its less formal name, has - since it was established in 1927 - become renowned for its manufacture of instruments including grand...
Our favourite piano-related Phil Collins moments
"Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke." So begins one of the most commonly-quoted pieces of commentary about the legendary Phil Collins, this particular piece uttered by the fictional Patrick Bateman, as played by Christian Bale in the film American Psycho. The Genesis drummer has been...
Could pianism secrets be revealed as British rock band Genesis reunite?
The BBC have recently announced that, as part of a series of music-themed TV programmes to be screened later this year, the classic five-man line-up of British rock band Genesis will reunite for a new documentary. Given how much has already been said about the band by both its members and observers, how much fresh will be revealed by...
Is it really possible to name the greatest pianist of all time?
Who is the greatest pianist of all time? Of course, this is, at least to some extent, a subjective judgement. Much like a question of who the best living musician is, you are unlikely to see a great number and variety of people giving the same answer to the question. Indeed, there are many complex issues which can make...
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The Physical Benefits of Piano Playing
Due to the fact that it is a hobby which mainly involves being in a seated position, many assume that piano playing is not associated with or linked to physical fitness. However, recent studies taken by Dr Arthur Harvey, a retired professor from the University of Hawaii have found that in fact the opposite is true: piano playing comes with...
Creating a Personal Piano Plan
Whilst millions of people throughout the world have discovered the joys of piano, it’s likely that those millions at some point in their piano education also experienced extreme frustration. Of course, learning to play any kind of music is challenging, and there are few ways to reduce the challenge without reducing the experience. The key, according to many professional pianists, and...
Ensuring Success as a Beginner
When embarking on piano lessons, or even self-tutelage, it can be hard to keep and maintain focus, especially if the person taking starting to play the piano is a complete novice. However, there are three simple steps which every learner should take to ensure that, whatever path they wish to find themselves on, they have a higher chance of success...
Do Men and Women Play Piano Differently?
Although the structure and size of pianos tends to be very universal, especially with larger manufacturers like Yamaha pianos, there are still questions as to whether there is a difference in the way that men and women play the piano. The answer is a rather infirm yes: in that whilst there are no differences in the way men and women...