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Video: 🎹 The World’s Best Piano Brands 🎹. When you think of the world’s most iconic pianos, which brands come to mind? Is it the legendary Steinway & Sons, the innovative Yamaha, or perhaps the Austrian Bösendorfer? The phrase “Big…
Video: 1885 Knabe 7’4″ #29200. Step back in time with us to the roaring yet challenging 1930s—a decade that tested piano manufacturers like never before. Despite the Great Depression’s economic storm, some piano makers not only survived but crafted instruments…
Have you ever wondered what makes a piano truly legendary? From the grand concert halls of Vienna to the jazz clubs of New York, certain pianos have carved their names into music history — not just as instruments, but as…
Ever wondered what makes a Steinway a “Steinway,” or how Yamaha went from reed organs to global domination? You’re in for a treat! We’ve just pulled back the curtain on the fascinating, often dramatic, histories of four piano manufacturing giants:…
Have you ever wondered what makes an American-made piano truly stand out in a world flooded with mass-produced instruments? Imagine stepping into a room where the air vibrates with the rich, warm tones of a handcrafted Steinway or Mason &…
Step back with us to the roaring yet challenging 1930s—a decade when piano manufacturers faced the Great Depression head-on by crafting some of the most unique and innovative piano designs ever seen. Did you know that the compact spinet piano,…
Picture this: It’s 1929, and the piano industry is booming—homes across America proudly showcase gleaming Steinways and Mason & Hamlin grands, filling parlors with music and joy. Then, bam! The Great Depression hits like a discordant chord, silencing factories and…
Video: Can You Hear The Difference Between a Steinway, Yamaha and Bosendorfer? Ever wondered if the legendary Viennese piano maker Bösendorfer is truly under Yamaha’s wing? You’re not alone! Many pianists and enthusiasts ask, “Is Bösendorfer just another Yamaha brand,…
Video: THE PIANO, ep. 11 – History comes alive at Carolina Music Museum. Have you ever wondered what stories lie behind the grand pianos that have graced the stages of history? From the elegant curves of a 1916 Steinway &…
Video: The 10 Most Overplayed Piano Songs feat Lord Vinheteiro. Have you ever wondered what pianos the legends of music play? From the grand concert halls to intimate studios, the choice of piano can define an artist’s sound and style.…
