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How to Inspect a Used Piano

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When hunting for a used piano, you should hire a professional to tag along. Since this isn’t always possible, you need to learn how to spot damage yourself. Learn how to inspect a used piano -- inside and out -- and avoid a 500 lb. headache.

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Piano Term of the Week: Broken Chord

Tuesday July 7, 2009
A broken chord isn't anything you need to worry about; in fact, you've probably played many.

Learn about broken chords, and try playing a few during your next practice session.

Real "Pianist" Hero Receives Honor for Holocaust Bravery

Monday July 6, 2009
Does the name Wladyslaw Szpilman ring a bell? His story was immortalized in the 2002 film The Pianist.

Wladyslaw Szpilman was a Jewish-Polish composer who survived the Holocaust with the help of German Army officer Wilm Hosenfeld. Now, more than 60 years later, Hosenfeld is being honored for his bravery and compassion.

Yad Vashem (Jerusalem's official Holocaust memorial) presented Hosenfeld's family with a medal of honor on his behalf -- Hosenfeld died in 1952 under Soviet capture.

Read the full story at JPost.com.

Piano Term of the Week: Fortepiano

Wednesday July 1, 2009
This term is a two-for-one, and as a pianist, you should understand both meanings.

Piano Term of the Week: Rubato

Sunday June 28, 2009
The Italian musical command rubato comes from the verb "rubare," which literally means to rob or steal.

Want to know how in the world this applies to your piano music? Learn the meaning of rubato.

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