Acrylic pianos today are made by a variety of manufacturers, including Euro Pianos Naples who offer the beautiful “Aire” model which can be color customized in a variety of ways. While acrylic pianos (also called transparent pianos, crystal pianos, lucid pianos, or clear pianos) are a fairlyrecent phenomenon, I was surprised to learn the U.S. […]
f There is nothing more exhilarating than making the decision to purchase a new piano. That is not to say that purchases like a new dwelling or vehicle are not exciting and more fundamental to immediate needs, but a piano is in a class by itself. Pianos have a life of their own. They embody […]
First of all, we need to establish what we’re talking about. Do we really mean Crystal Pianos? The only “real” crystal piano we know, a collaboration between Steinway and a British artist, Lauren Baker under the name of Goldfinch, is encrusted with a half million authentic Swarovski crystals, hand glued over a six-month period, commissioned […]
Buying a baby grand piano is not too different from shopping for an automobile. It’s a big ticket item, not an everyday purchase, and requires some thought. Indeed, there are many things to consider. Many would say that the intended use of the piano should dictate how much money you want to invest, but this is […]
Since the renaissance in the piano industry of designer pianos, more and more modern homes are showcasing beautiful acrylic pianos (sometimes called “glass pianos,” “transparent pianos” or “crystal pianos”). All pianos require “under the lid” maintenance (regular tuning for tone, touch and pitch) but one might wonder what kind of cleaning care is used on […]
Why does almost every house of worship include music? Music has the ability to speak to every part of man: his spirit, his mind, his emotions, his will, his body and his flesh. Selecting a piano for your place of worship is very different from selecting a piano for your home. A piano is a […]
Euro Pianos Naples, a leader in the sales of the best and most beautiful European luxury pianos, with a history of successful traditional piano stores dating back to 1965, provides exclusive online services for designers and piano consumers searching for unique piano treasures. Online purchases of luxury and designer goods have become mainstream. Rare coins, […]
Perhaps your child has expressed an interest in learning to play the piano or perhaps even another musical instrument, or you may be a parent who believes that a musical education in piano is a lifetime benefit and thus desire to give your offspring that gift. Whatever your reasons, when it comes time to buy […]
What Makes A Piano A Baby Grand? Grand pianos, the three-legged “horizontally-sitting” stringed instruments were developed 300 years ago, an offshoot of the harpsichord and pianoforte. Originally, in sizes ranging from 6 to 8 feet, they were used in salons and house concerts. In time, larger concert halls and venues required more powerful sound, so […]
They say it’s never too late to learn. But for an adult who is interested in learning piano and doesn’t get a start as a child, it may look like a daunting challenge. Where to begin? There is much to know about pianos and music, and one might be correct to think it’s difficult. A […]