Nearly every online publisher has launched or announced a paywall — but of course, even the ones who are successful won’t convince every reader, or even the majority of readers, to sign up. Now Piano and True[x] say they’ve found more effective way to monetize the rest of the audience, without threatening crucial subscription revenue. […]
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Learn how to play the piano like a pro for less than $12
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart could identify chords on the harpsichord at age three, could play simple pieces at age four, and was penning his own music by age five. Casual.
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Here’s what Ryan Gosling’s piano playing REALLY sounded like in ‘La La Land’
Ryan Gosling reportedly played all the piano parts from the Oscar-nominated film La La Land himself … but we’re not buying it. Here’s how we imagined the piano scenes really played out. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Piano, Ryan Gosling, La …
View More Here’s what Ryan Gosling’s piano playing REALLY sounded like in ‘La La Land’The Putin playing the piano meme is a source of constant joy
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You can always count on the internet to concoct a beautiful meme — especially one that involves a widely disliked world leader.
Russian president Vladimir Putin with his shirtless horseback riding photos and likeness to Harry Potter villain Lord Voldemort has always been ripe for internet fodder. And yet it appears we have not had enough because a popular Putin meme is now resurfacing.
An old video of Putin playing the piano has been newly edited to make it seem as if he’s playing Vanessa Carlton’s “One Thousand Miles.” Read more…
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Learn how to play piano for less than $20 by taking an online course
If you didn’t like piano lessons as a kid, then you might be missing out. Studies show playing piano can help relieve stress, stimulate your brain, strengthen your hand muscles, and mor
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The ONE Smart Keyboard Pro lets you tickle the ivories with ease
While the ONE Smart Keyboard Pro doesn’t have a sweet demo tune nor can it play barking dog Jingle Bells without some help, it can teach you or your kids how to play piano. The elegant keyboard has 88 weighted keys that simulate a true mechanical piano and connects to your phone so you can […]
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With hard work and determination, childhood dreams do come true — just ask The Rock.
No, we’re not talking about The Rock growing up to be a professional wrestler, actor, or producer. We’re talking about him finally learning how to play my favorite ragtime song, “The Entertainer,” on the piano.
On Sunday afternoon, The Rock shared an accomplished Instagram video with his followers, excitedly announcing that after years of failure he abandoned the traditional piano and was able to learn the popular Marvin Hamlisch tune on one of those giant floor pianos. Read more…
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Jason Barnes has used robotic prosthetics before, but this is the first time he has been able to move each finger independently and even play the piano again.
Researchers at Georgia Tech’s Center for Music Technology developed the unique robotic arm using ultrasound sensors that allow amputees to control each prosthetic finger using muscles in their residual limbs. Read more…
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View More Cyborg strums ‘Star Wars’ theme song with bionic handThis hand amputee can play the piano thanks to this ‘Luke Skywalker Prosthesis’
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created a Luke Skywalker-inspired robotic hand that can help amputees play the piano. Read more…More about Music, Health, Social Good, Piano, and Musician
View More This hand amputee can play the piano thanks to this ‘Luke Skywalker Prosthesis’With the right tools (and an adorable dog) you can play the ‘Hotel California’ guitar solo with a piano
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It’s actually amazing to think about the possibilities of creating music with modern technology. Give someone a piano, Ableton, and a MIDI controller and your halfway towards making a record.
Ron Minis uploaded a video to Youtube on Wednesday titled, “when you want to play guitar solos like the eagles but your Russian parents made you learn piano.”
Minis breaks out a full rendition of the classic guitar solo from The Eagles “Hotel California” with his piano. Even the dog had to appreciate the piano solo. Read more…
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