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As part of its mission to ignite the cultural conversation, STEINWAY & SONS embraces and enables cultural connections the world over — spanning music, the visual & performing arts, the written word, film & television, architecture & design, craftsmanship & artistry.
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Does Music Make You Smarter
Here we run up against a kind of chicken-and-egg problem. Has studying music caused changes in musicians’ brains, or do people who are born with musically adept brains tend to become musicians?
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The Benefits of Playing Piano
The physical and mental benefits of playing music have long been recognized. The piano, in particular, has been an unparalleled outlet for those seeking escape, creative expression, and simply fun and joy.
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The Perfect Instrument For You
Selecting the right piano is an intense, personal, and highly rewarding process, and to ensure that your decision brings you joy for many years, you owe it to yourself to do some research.
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Find The Best Instrument For Your Child
Performing artists and music teachers know that not all pianos are created equal. A high-quality instrument is a must-have for anyone passionate about piano study and performance. Parents researching options for young piano students will often struggle with an important question: should they opt for a digital keyboard or an acoustic piano?
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Victory Verticals
“G.I. pianos.” Also known as “Victory Verticals,” the instruments were parachuted to awaiting troops in what the advertisement terms “far places of the world — England, Australia, New Guinea, and elsewhere.”
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5 Ways Piano Competitions Benefits Students
A difficult question — to compete or not to compete? Parents and piano teachers often challenge their children and students to go beyond casual practice and studio recitals by participating in piano competitions.
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Types of Keyboard Instruments
Did you know that before the modern day piano there were various other keyboard instruments? Let's take a look at some of these early keyboard instruments and how they work.
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Development of Piano
It is believed that the story of the piano began when Bartolomeo Cristofori felt that the harpsichord provided musicians with limited control over playing volume.
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Notable Historical Piano Manufacturers
Throughout history there were many eminent piano makers that have influenced the world of pianos, some of which have successfully lasted over a century.
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Characteristics of Modern Day Piano
As a preeminent piano manufacture, Steinway & Sons helped shaped the grand piano as we know it today; let’s explore some defining features of the modern day piano that Steinway is responsible for conceiving.
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Brand History
The humble beginnings of Steinway & Sons started in the kitchen of Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg’s home in Seesen Germany, where he built his first piano in 1836. This instrument will go on to be known as the Steinway No.1 (also fondly named The Kitchen Piano).
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Manufacturing
From generation to generation, every STEINWAY has been carefully handcrafted utilizing the finest materials and building techniques.
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