Instruments and Care
Chapter 26: Care, Maintenance, and Moving
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Keep your piano in top shape — where to place it, how to clean and maintain it, and what to know about moving it safely.
Where to Put Your Piano
Choose the right spot for your acoustic piano, learning why direct sunlight, heating ducts, and radiators can warp the wood and damage the finish.
Keeping Your Piano Clean and Healthy
Keep your acoustic or electronic piano in top shape with practical cleaning tips, from dusting between keys to safely caring for delicate inner mechanisms.
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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 25: Different Types of Pianos
Know your options before you buy — how acoustic pianos compare with electric pianos and keyboards, and what suits your needs.
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.