Check out this series of 4 videos about Roland’s V-Piano. They claim: “This is the future of the piano.” Thoughts?
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Tag: keyboards
Just Added: Sharps and Flats Worksheet
Just added to the Printables > Worksheets page:
Sharps and Flats Worksheet
In this free worksheet, students will practice…
- drawing sharps and flats in front of notes on the staff.
- identifying sharped and flatted notes on the staff.
- locate sharped and flatted notes on the keyboard.
This simple worksheet is a great way to check whether a student understands the concept behind sharps and flats. I often send this sheet home with private students after introducing accidentals for the first time. They are instructed to complete it on their own at home, and to bring it back the next week to earn a sticker. =)
To download, visit the Printables > Worksheets page and scroll down to the S’s for “Sharps & Flats worksheet.” Enjoy!
Keyboards vs. Acoustic Pianos
Check out these pictures at dvice.com, featuring modern keyboard designs by Yamaha! I particularly like the one shown in the screenshot at right.
Would I ever buy a keyboard such as this? No, probably not. If I had the money to spend, I’d buy an acoustic piano, not a keyboard. Acoustic pianos are still far superior to keyboards, even considering the great improvements that have been made to keyboards over the years. They just don’t compare, in my book.
However, the popularity of keyboards seems to be increasing. I’ve experienced an increasing number of experiences with parents who wish to buy keyboards for their beginner students instead of pianos. And I can understand why: they are often cheaper than buying both new and used pianos, are far easier to move, and do not have it tuned every six months. The advantages of buying a keyboard are obvious, but there are some major not-so-obvious disadvantages. Continue reading “Keyboards vs. Acoustic Pianos”