Instruments and Care
Chapter 25: Different Types of Pianos
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Know your options before you buy — how acoustic pianos compare with electric pianos and keyboards, and what suits your needs.
Acoustic Pianos
Explore the two families of acoustic pianos, vertical and horizontal, and how spinet, console, studio, upright, and grand models differ in size, power, and balance.
Electric Pianos and Keyboards
Compare the three categories of electric instruments — digital pianos, synthesizers and workstations, and software instruments — to find which best suits your playing.
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Virtual piano
Play a piano in your browser — use your mouse, touch, or computer keyboard. Real piano sound, and a free Pro tab with up to 61 keys, sustain, MIDI keyboard input, a metronome, and recording.
Keyboard ear trainer
Hear a note, then click the matching key on the on-screen piano — with instant feedback, the right key revealed on a miss, and a running score.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Piano
Get acquainted with your instrument: choosing between acoustic and electronic pianos, setting up your bench, finding the white and black keys, and what each pedal does.
Chapter 26: Care, Maintenance, and Moving
Keep your piano in top shape — where to place it, how to clean and maintain it, and what to know about moving it safely.
Introduction
Meet your guide to learning piano from scratch — what this course covers and how to use the play-along audio that brings every lesson to life.
Chapter 2: Good Posture and Practice Habits
Build healthy technique from day one — the best posture for your back, arms, and hands, how to warm up, and how to get more from every practice session.