Why We Love The Piano (And You Might, Too!)

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Those who professionally learn piano know that it is not any easy instrument to master nor to comprehend. With 88 keys and the maximum range of pitches, playing the piano is a miracle of hand-eye coordination, tune sense, and memory. However, this imposing instrument also has several quirky facts associated with it. Read on, and […]

Autism and The Magic of Music

I believe that the magic of music goes beyond what many of us have the ability to experience. Music is a form of art that speaks not just to the mind but the soul as well. That is the reason why the minority among us that may not experience life in the same ways that […]

An Intro into the World of Pianos – Types, Designs, Sizes

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Whether it classical jazz, soulful blues, or even mainstream rock, the piano transcends the seventeenth century time frame it was invented in and remains one of the most popular musical instruments ever played. Over the course of time, however, many versions of the same instrument have been designed and used. Of course, this means that […]

A Crash Course in the Science of Buying a Brand New Piano

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A brand new piano is an investment; it can give wings to your talent with the ivory keys, it can give you the sense of ownership of something powerful and coveted, and it is your magic pot from where you can pull out pieces of art. Even in financial terms, your classy new piano will […]

3 Surefire Tricks to Avoid Getting Bored During Piano Practice

People love to play the piano for different reasons. You may want to be able to play your favorite classical piano pieces, or to take piano examinations or even take part in performances, festivals or competitions. Whatever the case, you will need to put in a good number of hours of practice if you’re going […]

10 Redesigned Pianos – Creativity in Sight and Sound

Piano give off a sense of stability, certainty and reliability. The most unpredictable aspect of this sometimes-imposing instrument is the wonderful sound it produces. But creativity can’t be contained, and creative minds are always finding new ways to surprise us. We look at a few pianos who’s appearances – not the sound the produce – […]

8 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About the Piano

The piano has been part and parcel of classical music for more than three centuries and has contributed greatly to modern music. First created in the early 1700’s the instrument originated from the harpsichord and has undergone various transformations over the years. Various forms of the piano include the grand piano, upright piano, digital piano and […]

Upright or Grand: What Type of Piano Is Right For You?

Grand Piano Vs Upright Piano

Time to tackle one of the most common questions in the piano world. Upright, or grand? Some of the biggest differences between uprights and grands are hidden beneath the piano lid. We are going to focus on the differences in feel (Action + Key length), overall sound, and of course, a price point comparison. Action Grand […]

Awards Celebration Sale – Starts September 22nd 2015

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What It’s About Merriam Music has received three of our industry’s most cherished awards over the last 6 months. It’s a first for us, and we’re honoured to receive them. The awards are the Top 10 Retailers (North America) from Music Inc., the Top 100 Dealers Award (global) from NAMM, and the Top Dealer of […]

Are you still discovering new music?

Do you recall how much your high school mixtape meant to you? I’m certain you remember that party anthem that blasted through the dorms at frosh week. What about that song you played 40 times on the summer road trip up to Montreal.  Those songs became the soundtrack of some of the most formative years of […]

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