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Rules and Communications

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Regulations

Community regulations and netiquette.

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Problem with a key that is difficult to press down by pianoexpert September 23, 2024, 17:32

Communications

All service announcements from the Staff will be posted in this section

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Pianoconcerto.it App for iOS and Android by AJPiano August 19, 2026, 00:11

Introductions

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Introduce yourself

Introduce yourself to the whole community. Tell us about yourself!

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Hello everyone from Ivan, composer and piano technician by martello August 23, 2026, 00:51

Video Courses

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List of Video Courses

From this section you can choose to access the list of our video courses

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Video Course on Piano Technique by Thesimon July 3, 2024, 12:17

Music

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Classical Music

Everything regarding classical, chamber, symphonic, singing, opera music...

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What are you listening to? by AJPiano August 17, 2026, 23:50

Light Music

Discussions on light music in the world

Posts: 721

Metal and piano: a possible marriage? by Thesimon July 3, 2024, 10:30

21st Century Listening

Discussion group on 21st-century music and everything regarding classical, modern, and contemporary music

Posts: 555

Francesco Trocchia: San Francesco by albertoSonata September 26, 2026, 19:40

Jazz

Discussions about Jazz

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I am at the Jazz Piano Conservatory, what do you think? by Mauriziosatie July 28, 2026, 23:00

Electroacoustics and electronics

Discussions on electroacoustic and electronic music

Posts: 345

Room acoustics by maverick June 4, 2021, 10:01

Groups on great composers

Composer groups will be opened upon specific request to the administrator by the group representative.

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Best Liszt performer (pianist) by Historical author October 20, 2025, 22:23

Rock

Discussions about Rock

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a great pianist / rock keyboardist by PPF April 12, 2017, 15:26

Arrangements

Discuss arrangements of your favorite style or request an arrangement of a piece from the community

Posts: 51

A single piece that traverses the entire history of music? by AbateFaria August 1, 2018, 22:24

Found on the internet

Insert all discussions about articles, videos, or various topics found on the internet here.

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Pianists know little about the piano! by ilDBT December 9, 2020, 00:05

The Piano

6 sections to explore.

Comments on our video tutorials

In this section you can comment on our video tutorials visible on our website. You can request further information or clarifications.

Posts: 231

Video Guide to Buying the Pf...... by FabioDM September 8, 2024, 16:43

Piano technology

Guide to the construction technology of grand and upright pianos

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Free key return by martello September 26, 2026, 21:31

Restoration

Piano restoration, craftsmanship, questions, comments and experiences.

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Repetition Action - Bechstein by martello September 26, 2026, 01:40

Tuning

The expert responds. Ask all your questions or uncertainties regarding the problems with your piano concerning its tuning.

Posts: 1.667

Piano Voicing — timbre diagnostics and real-time tuning from the phone by AJPiano August 22, 2026, 22:50

Tuning

The expert answers. Ask all your questions or uncertainties regarding the problems with your piano concerning its tuning.

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Piano Tuning — historical temperament ear-training simulator by martello August 22, 2026, 22:50

Technical problems and their resolution

Write here your issues regarding your piano of which you do not know the nature.

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Bass strings breaking.....this has never happened before! by martello September 13, 2026, 00:00

Piano Technique

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Study

Use this group for your study communications and to get advice on piano technique

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Piano diploma/old system exams by Historical author January 22, 2025, 15:43

Fingering and problems

Use this section to discuss issues related to the fingering of the pieces you are studying.

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Stiffness and chest pain by ClydeThomson January 15, 2023, 20:52

Musical Instruments and Conducting

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Vocal Technique

Vocal technique and interpretations. Operatic mode and light mode.

Posts: 359

Opera singing teacher by LucianoP May 16, 2019, 19:13

Keyboard Instruments

All keyboard instruments (Organ, harpsichord, clavichord, etc.)

Posts: 832

Bechstein by pianoexpert January 21, 2025, 10:21

Percussion

Drums, timpani etc.

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Distant relative of the "steel drums", the "hang drums" by micamahler December 30, 2014, 23:03

Wind instruments

Trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, etc.

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JUST THE WAY YOU ARE by modale April 25, 2019, 00:08

Strings

Violin, cello, viola, etc.

Posts: 127

Charlie Chaplin playing the cello in 1915 by Eagle August 1, 2018, 22:51

Conducting

Discussions on conducting: orchestral, choral, etc...

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Requirements To Become An Orchestra Conductor by Historical author September 3, 2025, 11:50

Your performances

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How to use this section

The guide for uploading files

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Information by pianoexpert June 3, 2011, 22:46

Audio

In this forum you will be able to upload your audio recordings on the piano or any other instrument.

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Closed headphones for digital piano by martello August 2, 2026, 22:30

Video

Post your video performances in this forum. You will need to upload the videos to YouTube and insert the link.

Posts: 850

Debussy Clair de Lune with new setup by AJPiano August 5, 2026, 22:10

I wrote this myself!

Section dedicated to the publication of one's own creations. It is possible to publish sheet music, audio and video formats, provided they are not covered by copyright.

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Chromatic Etude by geppino12575 October 24, 2023, 15:35

Composition

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Composition

Discussions on composition

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The Song of the Italians. Introduction and Fugue by RemiGernet January 21, 2024, 20:26

Harmony and counterpoint

Discussions on harmony and counterpoint

Posts: 1.598

Tonic Aria, subdominant, dominant by martello July 31, 2026, 22:10

Workshops

Composition workshop

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CHORD TABLATURE FOR "no. 1 harmonic sequence" by Oracolo May 16, 2018, 18:05

Seminars

Composition seminars

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SEARCHING FOR TEXT BY P. HINDEMITH by nuvolagrigia March 28, 2024, 22:28

Practical composition exercises

Various practice groups

Posts: 171

Bass harmonization with modulation by andrea1982 March 13, 2023, 19:39

Sheet Music

1 section to explore.

Archive updates

In this section, links to all uploaded sheet music will be inserted; this way, it will be easy and fast to find a piece of sheet music that interests you using the forum search.

Posts: 395

ONLINE LIBRARIES by sergio2 May 10, 2023, 09:15

Acoustic or Digital Piano

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Contexts

When it is better to choose a digital piano instead of an acoustic one... Discuss it with the community.

Posts: 271

Comparison between Schimmel Yamaha and Sauter Krauss by martello August 6, 2026, 23:10

Condominiums and pianists

A section dedicated to all pianists who, living in a condominium, have problems with fellow residents

Posts: 77

Isolating A Room by Historical author January 29, 2025, 10:43

Digital Audio

8 sections to explore.

Comments on our video tutorials

In this section you can comment on our video tutorials visible on our website. You can request further information or clarifications.

Posts: 21

Intonation by Musick June 26, 2019, 09:37

Sample libraries

Enter the section and browse all its discussions.

Posts: 63

String library advice by Bosendorfer1978 February 20, 2019, 07:08

Apple Logic

A discussion group about Apple Logic

Posts: 283

Speeding up (or Accelerating) a spoken voice with Logic X by Historical author April 15, 2021, 12:19

Cubase SX

A discussion group about Cubase SX

Posts: 120

Cubase 8 score editor by Historical author April 27, 2016, 08:33

Nuendo

A discussion group about Steinberg Nuendo

Posts: 3

Why Also Nuedo? by Egidio July 27, 2012, 09:08

Pro Tools

A discussion group about DigiDesign Pro Tools

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Musical instruments by Thesimon July 8, 2019, 00:30

Music notation software

Description of music notation software e.g. Sibelius, Finale

Posts: 922

Sibelius by w63 May 18, 2024, 20:51

Studio Recording

Recording techniques, hardware, discussions on Microphones, Headphones, analog and digital Mixers, control surfaces, synthesizers, expanders, FX, etc.

Posts: 707

Portable piano recorder by Historical author April 30, 2023, 20:28

Opera and musical theatre

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Classical opera and musical theatre

Discussions on classical opera and musical theatre

Posts: 389

WA Mozart - Don Giovanni by danielescarpetti August 30, 2017, 15:25

Musical and non-classical musical theatre

Discussions on Musical and non-classical musical theatre

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Paolo Poli has died, a timeless figure of the theater by Frank March 26, 2016, 14:58

Marketplace

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Guide to buying a new/used piano

A discussion place to get advice or opinions from the entire community for purchasing a new or used piano. What to check before buying a used piano and many other guidelines.

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Selling Kawai Ca58 by martello August 1, 2026, 21:00

Offers

All offers for used pianos. The Staff declines all direct responsibility for the posting of piano sales advertisements.

Posts: 138

Selling Bosendorfer 200 grand piano, year 1979, in perfect condition by AJPiano August 26, 2026, 00:31

Let's meet

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Group formation

Are you planning to create your own group? Enter this section and meet other musicians!

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Music lovers by Belmas February 24, 2019, 08:52

Concerts and Events

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Reports

The concert and events board

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Course on "Finale" - Rome, May 2019 by gpr May 6, 2019, 07:57

Reviews

Review the concerts you have attended in this section, or read reviews from other users

Posts: 188

If she weren't dressed like that... by marcy63 January 24, 2017, 09:51

Teachers

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Teaching

Teaching methods

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from Pythagorean tuning to equal temperament by ScalaQuaranta April 4, 2022, 12:04

News from the conservatories

Read press releases, circulars from various conservatories in Italy

Posts: 188

Is there some trouble at the Naples Conservatory? by pianoexpert May 23, 2019, 09:18

Legislation

Laws and regulations for teachers and for middle schools, high schools with a musical focus, and music conservatories

Posts: 184

Bachelor's degree in electronic music, what is it equivalent to? by Natan October 6, 2017, 22:11

Masterclass

Reporting of events and masterclass courses

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CELLO MASTERCLASS – RAPHAELA GROMES by martello August 6, 2026, 00:41

Students

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Exams

Discussions about conservatory exams

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Middle school exam by Sammi October 1, 2022, 20:14

Exchange of Opinions

Exchange ideas with other students

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When is the Title of Maestro Acquired? by Historical author February 13, 2025, 18:16

Suggestions

Insert your suggestions for the forum here

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Spam! by Thesimon April 4, 2013, 21:31

Conservatories

Information about music conservatories

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Conservatory subjects by Thesimon July 19, 2020, 11:57

Work

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Working with music

Job opportunities in the world of music

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School Job Offer by Letizia November 26, 2018, 15:19

Competitions

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Competition announcements

Do you belong to the organizing committee of a music competition? Insert the competition announcement here

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CM classical music - national competition for young pianists - 8th edition by musicacm March 14, 2022, 12:10

Results

Did you participate in a competition? Write your observations and the results of the competition here

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"Maurice Ravel" International Composition Competition - First Edition by Marzapane May 16, 2016, 08:30

Proposals

Do you have an idea for a competition? Write it here and make your proposal

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On Demand Videoconferencing by Thesimon April 12, 2013, 18:18

Free Space

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Free thoughts and words

This is a place where you can talk about any other topic not covered in previous threads. The forum regulations always apply, so please respect Netiquette!

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After a long absence! by AJPiano August 8, 2026, 01:40

Teaching

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Book Review

Review of textbooks, essays...

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Music and the Universe by martello July 30, 2026, 22:50

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Live conversations.

The most recently updated public discussions, with no opaque algorithms.

Tecnologia del pianoforte

Free key return

Good morning! The other day I asked myself a question I had never thought about before, prompted by a young student. Why is the release of the key after pressing it, so that it returns freel...

Avviata da FisioPiano

Replies: 15
Views: 1.290

Latest post M martello September 26, 2026, 21:31

Ascolti del XXI secolo

Francesco Trocchia: San Francesco

Good morning everyone, I am sharing this work of mine for piano dedicated to Saint Francis, composed in 2026 for the celebration of the eighth centenary (800 years) since the death of Saint...

Avviata da FrancescoTrocchia

Replies: 5
Views: 35

Latest post A albertoSonata September 26, 2026, 19:40

Restauro

Repetition Action - Bechstein

Good morning, I consider myself a novice in the world of piano construction, but the curiosity to discover how they are made internally has always fascinated me. It's incredible how new deta...

Avviata da Chri

Replies: 9
Views: 1.034

Latest post M martello September 26, 2026, 01:40

Problemi tecnici e loro risoluzione

Bass strings breaking.....this has never happened before!

I want to tell you what happened to me today and maybe compare notes with someone who has had the same experience, because in more than 10 tunings, something like this has never happened to...

Avviata da principale8

Replies: 13
Views: 962

Latest post M martello September 13, 2026, 00:00

Offerte

Selling Bosendorfer 200 grand piano, year 1979, in perfect condition

Good morning, I am a pianist and I live in Milan, I am selling my Bösendorfer 200 kept in perfect condition. The instrument was only used for a few years in my youth to prepare for final con...

Avviata da Rgavioli

Replies: 11
Views: 55

Latest post A AJPiano August 26, 2026, 00:31

Presentati

Hello everyone from Ivan, composer and piano technician

Hello everyone, my name is Ivan, I am from Turin and I have been playing/composing music since 1994. For a few years now, I have also been working in tuning and restoration as a piano techni...

Avviata da Ivan Pisino

Replies: 1
Views: 37

Latest post M martello August 23, 2026, 00:51

Messa a punto

Piano Voicing — timbre diagnostics and real-time tuning from the phone

Hello everyone, I wanted to share with you an app I developed: it's called Piano Voicing, and it was born as a timbre diagnostic system (to understand how much an instrument deviates from a...

Avviata da Ivan Pisino

Replies: 1
Views: 38

Latest post A AJPiano August 22, 2026, 22:50

Accordatura

Piano Tuning — historical temperament ear-training simulator

Hello everyone, I wanted to share with you a tool I developed: it's called Piano Tuning and it is an ear-training simulator designed to train the ear on twelve historical temperament systems...

Avviata da Ivan Pisino

Replies: 1
Views: 37

Latest post M martello August 22, 2026, 22:50

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