Many pianists have existed in history. While some of them became legendary at old age, James Pavel Shawcross started as a young boy. In this article, we focus on the pianist – James Pavel Shawcross. Who Is James Pavel Shawcross James Pavel Shawcross is a pianist and drummer in Pen Valley, California. He has sung…
Clair de lune is a beautiful and complex piece of music. Claude Debussy wrote it in 1903. He wrote it for voice and piano, but many composers have adapted it to other instruments. Clair de lune has three acts. The first two are calm and tranquil, while the third act is more dynamic. The song…
This article is about notation for notes shorter than a semiquaver but longer than the shortest note head in traditional sheet music notation. In this case, we will call them demi-semi-hemi-demi-semiquavers. What Is The Demi-Semi-Hemi-Demi-Semi Quaver? The demi-semi quaver (also known as the semiquaver rest) is a musical notation denoting a note or rest of…
The cost of restringing a piano can vary widely, depending on the brand and type of piano you have. Some higher-end pianos may even require an in-home visit to complete this service. The good news is that restringing a piano is something doable and helps bring the piano back to life. You can either restring…
A rug under an upright piano? That’s a great question. There are many things to consider when deciding if you should place a rug under your piano. The first thing would be the type of flooring in your home or office space. And whether or not it will stain from the oil residue left on…
Sheet music is the written form of the lyrics to a song, which must be read by looking at it. A paperback book has been printed not only on paper but also bound somehow. This can mean hardback or softback, though it usually means softcover. So, what are the differences between sheet music and paperback?…