The Roland FP-40 in detail: who this entry-level digital piano suits
The Roland FP-40 is the newest model in Roland's portable FP series. Here is what it does, where its limits are and who it suits.
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Roland RD-88 EX vs RD-2000 EX: which stage piano for stage and band rehearsal?
RD-88 EX or RD-2000 EX from Roland: the portable all-rounder against the live flagship. Weight, action, sound engines and controllers compared.
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Roland FP-60X vs. FP-90X: When Is the Upgrade Worth It?
The FP-60X and FP-90X are the two top models in Roland s FP-X series. We compare keyboard action, sound and features to show when stepping up to the FP-90X makes...
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Kawai ES-520 vs. ES-120: which portable stage piano suits you?
Two Kawai stage pianos from the same line, one clear difference: we compare action, sound, speakers and price, and show who the ES-120 and who the ES-520 is right for.
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Roland FP pianos: comparing the FP-10, FP-40, FP-60X and FP-90X
Roland FP models differ in keyboard action, sound generation, speakers and connections. This guide helps you compare them for your setup.
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Buying a piano bench: adjustable, stool, seat height
Which piano bench suits you? Adjustable or fixed, one or two seats, padding and seat height explained simply.
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How often should a piano be tuned?
How often a piano needs tuning, why it goes out of tune and what you can do yourself to keep it stable.
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How to place a piano: room, wall, heating and humidity
Where and how to place an acoustic piano: wall, heating, window, underfloor heating, ideal humidity and acclimatisation after delivery.
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Buying a piano: why summer is a good time
Buying your piano in summer leaves enough lead time for delivery, acclimatization and the first tuning before lessons begin in autumn.
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Grand Piano Sizes: Baby Grand, Parlour Grand and Concert Grand
Baby grand, parlour grand or concert grand: which grand piano size suits your room and tonal needs, and why length determines the bass.
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Yamaha Grand Pianos Compared: GB1K, GC1 to C7X
From the GB1K baby grand to the C7X concert grand: which Yamaha grand piano range suits a living room, a salon or a hall, and how the tiers differ.
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Choosing a steel-string acoustic guitar: body size and feel
A practical guide to acoustic body shapes, playing feel and features, with current examples from the range.
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Spanish Classical Guitars: Handmade, from Alhambra to Guitaras Español
What defines a Spanish classical guitar: solid-wood construction, a warm tone and the difference between cedar and spruce, from Alhambra to Guitaras Español.
