Vertical pianos are also known as upright pianos, and they are a popular choice for many homes, music schools, community centers, and institutional use. They have a compact design and take up less space than horizontal pianos such as baby grands or concert grands. Vertical pianos are known for their inherent limitations in terms of […]
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Nashville Number System: A Complete Guide The Nashville Number System (NNS) is a popular music notation that originated in the 1950s in Nashville, Tennessee. It was developed by Neil Matthews, who was a bass player and studio musician at the time. Matthews found that the traditional sheet music notation was cumbersome and time-consuming in the
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How to Tell if Piano Keys are Made of Ivory As a piano technician, one of the questions I am often asked is, “How can I tell if my piano keys are made of ivory?” In the early days of piano making, ivory was the best choice for key tops because it was strong and
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