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Tom Petty keyboard player Benmont Tench says that being produced by Rick Rubin was like solving a puzzle
By Ben Rogerson Published
“You need to simplify,” Rubin kept telling him

Piano basics: the black notes - what are they for and how do you use them?
By MusicRadar Published
Fear of a black key?… Don't be afraid. Adding flats and sharps to your music will give it a new lease of life.

“The big take-home is the overall playability of this wonderful keyboard, we simply got lost for hours in the enjoyment of playing”: Nord Piano 6 review
By Roland Schmidt Published
The Nord Piano reaches its sixth generation, with some sizeable upgrades. We sit on a stool and take notes!

David Lynch’s collection of studio gear is up for auction, and it includes a classic ‘80s sampler
By Ben Rogerson Published
If you’re hoping for a bargain, though, we suspect you’ll be disappointed

Arturia’s new 88 key AstroLab finally realises the full potential of the ‘avant-garde’ stage keyboard
By Si Truss Published
The Analog Lab-powered keyboard gets an expanded weighted, hammer action counterpart

Arturia upgrades its MicroLab MIDI keyboard with new keybed, sustain input and USB-C - and slashes the price
By Matt Mullen Published
MicroLab mk3 is only $59

"I can clearly see how quickly things can come together when you have the right tools at your disposal": I tried both face-to-face lessons and Pianote to learn the piano in 8 weeks - here's how I got on
By Tess Burgess Published
Will combining online learning with face-to-face lessons be just what I need to become the piano player I've always wanted to be? Let's find out

“Since it’s not real, it’s really impressive": Watch the bonkers four-note piano
By Will Simpson Published
But there is a twist...
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