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Jan 14, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Are Your Piano Keys Holding You Back?
If your hand span is below 8.5 inches (and for most piano players, it is), playing on traditional keys forces your hands into unnatural, strained positions. You're constantly overstretching, twisting your wrist, and engaging muscles just to reach notes that should feel comfortable. This isn't just inefficient; it's physically...
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Jan 6, 2026 ∙ 3 min
A New Year: Tradition, Change, and the Piano’s Next Metamorphosis
A new year is a natural time to reflect on tradition and change. Few instruments embody this balance as clearly as the piano. Steeped in history yet continually evolving, the piano has adapted for over 300 years—and today it stands ready for another important transformation: the rise of narrow key pianos. From its earliest designs to the modern grand piano...
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Dec 17, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Narrow Keys, Endless Possibilities: How Piano Design Shapes Composition
Every great composer has a working knowledge of the piano. Even today, most compositions are born at its keys. The piano is unique in its ability to produce both harmony and melody at once, making it, in effect, a full orchestra at your fingertips. But this raises an important question: How does a composer’s hand size influence the music they create?
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