❝Ever Think of That❝ Original by Tommy Yon © 2022 and backed up by James Pavel Shawcross ThePianoforever 2023-04-02 | A video recorded a bit over a year ago, but never uploaded.
Your 60 Second Piano Lesson: A Major Triad ThePianoforever 2022-10-10 | I hope you find this series interesting.
Your 60 Second Piano Lesson: D Major Triad ThePianoforever 2022-05-21 | I hope you find this series interesting.
Under $240.00 Comparison: Casio's Casiotone CT-S1 vs. Casiotone CT-S400 ThePianoforever 2021-12-29 | A while ago I reviewed the highly affordable Casiotone CT-S1, which is an interesting, fun, and unique instrument for its price point. The Ct-S400 is a surprisingly similar instrument, at a very similar price point, and I thought it would be cool to do a review of the CT-S400 both by itself, and as compared to the CT-S1, to see what you get and what you don't get for just a few dollars more.Milan Recording Studios https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCu1LrpmWwK1ztTvIayRar9w
Your 60 Second Piano Lesson: G Major Triad ThePianoforever 2021-12-01 | I hope you find these interesting.
A Wonderful 1907 Bosendorfer! ThePianoforever 2021-11-27 | This wonderful piano has a beautiful appearance and a very lovely tone that one might not expect from a piano that is well over a century old. It was painstakingly restored by Meyer in Europe, and they always seem to do such a wonderful job reviving these incredible instruments. I found this piano at: Roger's Piano 12 Worcester St, Natick, MA 01760
Your 60 Second Piano Lesson: C Major Triad ThePianoforever 2021-11-04 | If you would like to see this as a series, please leave a comment and let me know.
The 13 Chords You Must Know! (Headphones only) ThePianoforever 2021-11-01 | *IMPORTANT* YouTube is bugging out with these latest videos, please watch them with headphones or desktop speakers for a pleasant listening experience. Cell phone speakers and laptop speakers are useless for some reason, but use headphones and everything's OK. It would be very difficult indeed to learn the piano and avoid discovering the major triad, and since so much of music revolves around this simple grouping of three notes I figured I'd make a simple tutorial video explaining how to find every common major triad across the piano and across the key signatures, too. If there's enough interest I'll keep making videos like this, leave suggestions for future video ideas in the comments below! :D
❝Autumn Memories❝ Halloween Sheet Music and Tutorial (For the Intermediate Pianist) ThePianoforever 2021-10-26 | Hey everyone, here's a fun little seasonal tune I wrote for the fall, I'm really happy with how it came out! I hope you all enjoy learning it and playing it! Get the score here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57863999
I Find A Bargain Thrift Store Piano ThePianoforever 2021-10-10 | Thrift store pianos are usually pretty terrible. "Horribly out of tune" and "badly malfunctioning" are terms people would usually assign to a piano found at the thrift store, but this one is a different story. This piano (and the one behind it!) is quite a respectable little upright piano, and while it may not be the world's greatest piano, it will last many, many more years as a sturdy and dependable musical instrument for a pretty low price!
Treble Test Piece and Score (Tutorial) #TrebleTestPiece ThePianoforever 2021-09-28 | The day has finally come, to share my score of the "Treble Test Piece"! So many of you have asked for this over the years, and although I don't think it's finished yet I wanted to share this first iteration with you all! I also do a tutorial in this video, showing every step of how to play it properly, which I hope you will find to be helpful! https://www.patreon.com/posts/56608827https://www.milanrecordingstudios.com/#contactIf you decide to upload my #TrebleTestPiece please use this Hashtag so I and others can find your recording.
Exploring Plymouth, Massachusetts - Mayflower II & The Plymouth Rock! ThePianoforever 2021-09-25 | Full video here: https://youtu.be/ernEtWUrp9cAs we continue our adventure, the next town to see is Plymouth, Massachussetts, which is an interesting, historic town that is popular with tourists today. I've always wanted to see Plymouth Rock, ever since reading about it as a kid years ago, and I also got to see a reproduction of the original Mayflower ship that brought the Pilgrims to the shores of America. After Plymouth, we head for Fall River and see some infamous stuff there, stay tuned!
Shigeru Kawai SK 2 (World class piano for under 6ft.) ThePianoforever 2021-09-20 | This Shigeru Kawai SK-2 is probably one of the nicest examples of an SK-2 I have found, and it's also one of the best pianos that is under 6 feet in length, with very little competition in this size bracket. Its sound is solid, warm, and impressively large for its size, which is in the range that many people would consider to be "small". It has almost none of the negative characteristics of the average small grand, however, and is truly a delight to play. I found this beautiful instrument at: Roger's Piano 12 Worcester St, Natick, MA 01760
James' travels to Plymouth, Massachusetts in the 35 Ford ThePianoforever 2021-09-17 | James continues his adventure south as we drive through South Boston on our way to Plymouth, Massachusetts.link to full video.https://youtu.be/bqScBPzHoSA
The Pocket Piano: Not a Piano, but Still Really Cool! ThePianoforever 2021-09-13 | I found this really cool little instrument in Massachusetts, and was so enamored by it I had to make a video about it. It's made by Critter and Guitari, and is called the Pocket Piano. Although it's not actually a piano, it makes some interesting sounds, and its unique visual aesthetic really makes it look cool too! I also picked out a vintage Zildjian cymbal, since I would like to have another crash cymbal.
USS Constitution (Oldest floating Vessel in The World) ThePianoforever 2021-09-09 | James and I have a great opportunity to go on board the USS Constitution. It's a wonderful Vessel that is still part of the US Navy to this very day. In the war of 1812 it sank 5 British Frigates and with that has a very colorful past. We were lucky enough to meet up with Adam a sailor with the US Navy and he was kind enough to give us a guided tour of this fantastic sailing ship.
Casiotone CT-S1 (Unbiased Full Review) ThePianoforever 2021-09-07 | The Casiotone CT-S1 is a relatively new release that I thought might prove to be an interesting and fun instrument for its price range, and I was right! For the pretty low price of $200 USD, this instrument provides some really fun tones and a simplistic user experience that is not like many others on the market at this price range. Make sure to stick around for the end, I have some interesting information about industry standards in the digital piano world ;)
Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston (16 Historic Sites!) ThePianoforever 2021-09-03 | On my second channel, we explore one of my favorite cities, Boston, and go for a walk on the Freedom Trail which contains many historic structures, monuments, and sites, some of which are over 200 years old. I hope you like the video, it was a lot of fun to make! Link to James' other Channel (America's Backroads)https://youtu.be/GdKTcAyPdME
Casio Continues to Release Flawed Products: PX-S3100 & PX-S1100 ThePianoforever 2021-08-30 | All indications are that Casio will release two more flawed products to their keyboard lineup. Despite what Casio states about this action being "perfect" and "uncompromised", in my opinion it is one of the worst keyboard actions that you can find on the market today. Why Casio has not fixed the issue of the black keys weighing less than the white keys, and has instead chosen to release what appears to be the exact same product under a different name, is a mystery to me. We will also discuss an interesting parallel between Casio and an unrelated brand, as well as why Casio might be making this unusual decision.
America's Backroads: Introduction to James' new video and channel ❝Driving to Boston❝ ThePianoforever 2021-08-26 | James and I take the 1935 Ford to downtown Boston to check out the Freedom Trail and other sites in downtown Boston. Link to new channel: https://youtu.be/s2ukZ1hM2WI
The Rare Dutch Piano You've Never Seen - Rippen Upright ThePianoforever 2021-08-23 | I have only ever seen one of these pianos before, and the kind folks at DC Pianos in Berkeley, CA tell me that this is currently the only one for sale online. It has a unique appearance, to say the least, and its sound is just as unique, sounding like nothing I have ever heard before! While its appearance and design philosophy are unorthodox, it is actually a beautiful instrument that is entertaining to play and to look at. I hope you enjoyed! The teaser at the end of the video is in reference to my new channel America's Backroads. If you like old cars and cool scenery, you might like it a lot. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDerrrDE1taNRBNrLqRCQjg
America's Backroads: Our acquisition of a 1935 Ford Convertible with only two documented owners ThePianoforever 2021-08-18 | Link to latest video on America's Backroads https://youtu.be/vyIRWT4lr2UJames and dad head up to Massachusetts to acquire a very rare and original 4 door Ford convertible with only 62,215 miles. Once arriving what we find really shocks us as it the most original vehicle from this time period that we have ever seen and also one of the nicest. This car is in non-restored condition, just receiving excellent maintenance throughout it's 86 years from the two documented owners it has had since 1935. Once arriving the real question is can we drive it back to Tennessee and what work will need to be done before we could make an attempt like that, if any?
Vintage C. Bechstein in Burlington, Massachusetts ThePianoforever 2021-08-16 | This time I'm on the East Coast of the United States, visiting a piano store called Roger's Piano. The piano has a splendid glassy tone, which is pretty typical from European pianos, with the added benefit that it has been fully rebuilt in the past, with a new soundboard, strings, action, and much more.
Touring the Prehistoric Appalachian Caverns ThePianoforever 2021-08-02 | https://youtu.be/l9_innXld20James takes on a tour of the Prehistoric Appalachian Caverns in Blountville, TN.
Rare Climatized 1952 Hamburg Steinway O ThePianoforever 2021-07-31 | Steinways are very, very common in the United States, and as such I see them all the time. Many piano stores that I go into, including DC Pianos, will have a handful of used Steinways, but I have never seen one quite like this. Built for tropical climates, rapidly changing humidities, or for frequent transport to different regions, the "climatized" Steinway is a standard piano that has been reinforced to maintain stability across many of its wooden components that are susceptible to humidity changes. The keys, soundboard, rim, side panels, and other components have additional structural support to assist with rigidity and it seems to work well. This piano likely has never been to a humid climate, and has aged excellently with a lovely tone and great action, and a top quality restoration by DC Pianos.
America's Backroads - E-Bikes on the Tweetsie Trail! ThePianoforever 2021-07-26 | A while ago I visited the Tweetsie Trail and asked if anyone wanted to see more of it, and I thought it was time to revisit it and actually travel down it! Using our e-bikes we ride all the way to Elizabethton to have some delicious food, enjoying the scenic views of local farms, historic quarries, and much more along the way.
Is the C. Bechstein B the best sub-7 foot piano? ThePianoforever 2021-07-24 | I had the wonderful opportunity to play a new C. Bechstein Model B, fresh out of the box from Germany. It is a beautiful piano with one of the most incredible melodic sounds that I have ever heard, a fantastic bass, crystalline treble, and responsive action - pretty much everything you need from a world-class piano. It's a shame that C. Bechsteins are so rare here in the States, but it's great that Benjamin Kim wants to change that!
America's Backroads: Pal's and A Wicked Plant Store. Two interesting businesses in Eastern Tennessee ThePianoforever 2021-07-19 | Here is the link to James' new channel and video!https://youtu.be/iTmMkiKkt1wJames uploads a new video about eastern Tennessee on his other channel "America's Backroads" In this newest video James talks about an iconic local chain that was once influenced by a small hamburger stand in Southern California that would become the largest hamburger franchise in the world.
The Piano with 97 Keys - An Incredible Bosendorfer 290 ThePianoforever 2021-07-17 | The Bösendorfer 290, also known as the Imperial, is one of the most iconic and impressive pianos ever made. Notable for its extra bass notes, massive size, and extremely high quality, the Imperial has long been one of my favorite pianos simply for the oddity and rarity of them, and this particular instrument is one of the best I've played. Refurbished by Meyer in Europe, this instrument has an unusually deep, sonorous tone, a crystalline treble, and a powerful sound that you won't always find in a Bösendorfer! Many thanks to Benjamin Kim from Kim's Pianos for letting me review and play this piano, even though it was sold! Not everyone would allow that.. :)Kim's Piano10200 Beach Blvd Stanton, CA 90680
James' New ❝America's Backroads❝ Channel visits Davey Crockett's Birthplace, Andrew Johnson's home. ThePianoforever 2021-07-12 | James visits Davey Crockett's Birthplace State Park in Tennessee. He has the opportunity to see two fantastic log homes and a former presidents home in Greeneville, TNhttps://youtu.be/onejSdv-KE4
Time Capsule Series: 1949 Simone Celesta - ❝Episode 4❝ ThePianoforever 2021-07-10 | The celesta is an interesting, beautiful, and rare instrument that is not often seen for sale, but I was able to pick up this near-perfect instrument from the 1940s a few months ago and really, really love it. It's a fascinating piece of equipment and I hope you like seeing the inner workings! Join my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thepianoforeverMilan Recording Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1LrpmWwK1ztTvIayRar9w
Yamaha's Affordable Professional Upright: The U3 ThePianoforever 2021-07-03 | The Yamaha U3, the bigger brother of the U1, is very famous and well-liked amongst pianists, musicians, and even recording studios across the world, yet can be purchased for a rather affordable price at times on the used market. Let's take a look at this piano and see why everyone likes it!
America's Backroads: Jonesbrough, TN - The Oldest Town in Tennessee! ThePianoforever 2021-06-28 | Here is a link to my first full video on my new channel about exploring America's backroads by James Pavel Shawcross. @ https://youtu.be/FI6a30zM7Ko
A Surprisingly Good $8,000 Piano: The Underrated ❝Kimballdorfer❝ ThePianoforever 2021-06-26 | Many people may have heard of the legendary Austrian piano brand Bösendorfer, known for their prestigious, pristine pianos. Many people have also heard of the American piano maker Kimball, who made simple instruments for the average household which are, for the most part, nothing out of the ordinary. For a time, however, Kimball owned Bösendorfer, and during this period they made instruments to Bösendorfer's specifications in Indiana, USA. These had some qualities of both brands, and due to the Kimball name being used on the fallboard the instruments have little prestige today. However, they present very good value on the used market, as they tend to have a nice sound reminiscent of a European instrument.
New Channel Announcement! America's Backroads ThePianoforever 2021-06-25 | This is a brand new channel dedicated to exploring the small towns and scenic country roads of the United States of America in a fully restored 1958 Morgan Plus Four. Leave suggestions below for towns we can visit, and I'll see you out on the road! :D https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDerrrDE1taNRBNrLqRCQjghttps://www.patreon.com/thepianoforever
Is Yamaha's P-Series still competitive? Yamaha P-45 vs. Donner DEP-20 ThePianoforever 2021-06-19 | The P-series of Yamaha's digital pianos, the P45, P125, and P515, have been around for quite some time now, and some people believe that it's time for Yamaha to roll out an upgrade. While I personally think the P125 and P515 wouldn't need to be changed very much to stay relevant for many years to come, what about Yamaha's cheapest fully weighted digital piano the P45? How does it compare to an instrument that is vastly cheaper than it? Let's find out.
Kawai's Flagship Console Piano - The CA99 ThePianoforever 2021-06-12 | Kawai's highest-end console piano was launched at the beginning of 2020, featuring the latest and greatest edition of the Grand Feel Action, the GF3, and an interesting method of sound production where some of the audio is piped through a wooden soundboard to produce a more authentic sound. I liked the instrument and its playing experience, and don't typically review instruments like this, so here is a mini-review!
The Yamaha DGX-670 is a Huge Upgrade over the DGX-660 ThePianoforever 2021-06-05 | Many people have asked for a review of the DGX-670 and I must be honest, I was hesitant to get one, because I wasn't super impressed with the DGX-660. It was OK for a home use instrument, but it hadn't changed a lot in many years and some of its features seemed outdated by a decade. All of this has changed with the new 670, however. The case has been redesigned, the screen is a full-color, fresh looking display, and the sounds have been revamped to include some incredible organ, woodwind, brass, and piano sounds that are better than ever before. The instrument is amazing on its own - and that's not discussing any of its arranger functionalities! While some things have remained the same, like the single headphone jack output and the GHS keybed, the things that have been improved are such an incredible advancement that it makes me wonder what is to come for the P-Series...
Why is the Yamaha U1 so popular? ThePianoforever 2021-05-29 | One acoustic instrument I have had many requests to review is the Yamaha U1 and its larger brother the U3. These reasonably affordable instruments are found across the world in homes, practice rooms, and even recording studios, but what makes them so well-liked? Let's find out.
My Top 10 Favorite Digital Pianos! (2021) PSS-F30, CT-S200, DEP-20, ES110, P515, SV2, MP11SE & More ThePianoforever 2021-05-22 | These are my top 10 favorite digital pianos, as of the spring of 2021. Some of them are simply good for their price class, while others are truly great instruments capable of creating amazing sounds, effects, and music. I hope you all enjoy this video!Support is greatly appreciated, thanks so much to those who have already joined! https://www.patreon.com/thepianoforever
Kawai ES920, ES520, and ES110 Comparison! ThePianoforever 2021-05-15 | Recently Kawai released the ES920, the long-awaited successor to the well-loved ES8. Initially I wasn't very impressed with the ES920 especially compared to its predecessor. Its build quality seemed like a downgrade from the ES8, the action was the same rubbery RH3 mechanism, and although the sounds in the ES920 are very, very good the speakers are not perfect and tend to buzz and distort. The ES520 has many of the same problems, and seeing how they stack up to the cheap ES110 has a very interesting outcome...
Roland FP-30X vs. Kawai ES110 vs. Yamaha P125: Comparison ThePianoforever 2021-05-08 | Many people have wanted to see a comparison between the Roland FP30X and its competitors from other brands, and it is time I made that video. I felt that the old FP30 wasn't super competitive, but is the new FP-30X more competitive now? That's what this video will answer for you! Making unbiased reviews for over 10 years: https://www.patreon.com/thepianoforeverMilan Recording Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1LrpmWwK1ztTvIayRar9w
A Tour of a FREE Craigslist Piano! ThePianoforever 2021-05-01 | This piano is not exactly your typical "free craigslist piano". Although far from perfect, it was once a high quality piano, and has the potential to become a great instrument once again. For a piano with original strings, hammers, and action, it plays remarkably well, and its tone seems to be reasonably good! For anyone wanting an interesting restoration project, this might be a neat one! The current owner of this instrument for 30 years is willing to give the instrument away for free, along with roughly 70 piano rolls and a case for them, but only to someone passionate about music who will give this instrument a good home. You can see the listing and contact the owner here: https://tricities.craigslist.org/atq/d/kingsport-player-piano-vintage-antique/7313771915.html
Roland FP-30X In Depth Review (What They FIXED, and What They DIDN'T!) ThePianoforever 2021-04-26 | Making unbiased reviews for over 10 years: https://www.patreon.com/thepianoforeverMilan Recording Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1LrpmWwK1ztTvIayRar9wThe Roland FP-30 was a product that did not impress me originally. I disliked that it did not have any stereo line outs (while its competition in its price class did), I didn't like its downward facing speakers, I found its Rhodes sound to be atrocious, I was annoyed by the user interface, and liked certain elements of the action but wasn't entirely happy. What has changed in the FP-30X? Well, a lot of good things! Featuring stereo line outputs in addition to the headphone jack (yay!), a vastly improved Rhodes sound, bigger speakers, and more sounds to play with, there are some noticeable improvements. However, not everything is perfect, which I will talk about in the video...
The 3-Tier Keyboard Stand: On-Stage KS7903 ThePianoforever 2021-04-25 | This is a very cool, but imperfect, keyboard stand made by the brand On-Stage, whose products I have used for many years. They seem to have a tendency, in my opinion, to be adequate but under-engineered, due to On-Stage aiming for a very affordable price, rather than an exceedingly high quality. This keyboard stand is no exception, with it having a few flaws that make it nearly unusable in some circumstances. It can't hold very heavy keyboards (although it is advertised as being able to do so), and it can't hold the majority of 88-key keyboards because it is too narrow.Having said this, On-Stage seems interested in re-vamping this stand in the coming year, and may make it into something that can truly hold 40 pounds per tier, albeit at a higher price point. :)
Under $400.00: Donner vs. Alesis vs. Inovus - Digital Pianos Compared (88 Keys Fully Weighted) ThePianoforever 2021-04-19 | These are some highly requested digital pianos that many people have wanted me to compare, and that is what this video is for! I also included a lesser-known brand, the Inovus i88, which was sent to me a while back. It has many similarities to the Donner, and is in the same price point so it is also featured.Making unbiased reviews for over 10 years: https://www.patreon.com/thepianoforeverMilan Recording Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1LrpmWwK1ztTvIayRar9w
IN DEPTH COMPARISON: Viscount Legend 70's Compact / Crumar Seven / Korg SV2 S ThePianoforever 2021-04-11 | The longest video that I have ever made. I have included time stamps for you, but I reviewed the video during the editing process and removed over a half hour of video, but at that point I felt if I removed anything more valuable information would be cut out. I really don't believe in time stamps as when they are used people will ask questions addressed in the video, but in this case I made an exception.Let me know what should have been cut out or what might be missing.00:00 Basic Introduction 04:33 Viscount Legend Features11:36 Crumar Seven Features17:05 Korg SV2 Features22:30 Viscount Legend Rhodes Performance and Effects27:36 Crumar Seven Rhodes Performance and Effects32:20 Korg SV2 Rhodes Performance and Effects40:01 Viscount Legend Electric Pianos45:32 Crumar Seven Electric Pianos49:40 Korg Sv2 Electric Pianos54:21 Viscount Legend Organ Sounds59:04 Korg SV2 Organ Sounds1:01:31 Viscount Legend Acoustic Piano1:06:42 Crumar Seven Acoustic Piano1:12:08 Korg SV2 Acoustic Piano1:14:40 Viscount Legend Clavinet Sounds etc.1:20:26 Crumar Seven Clavinet Sounds etc.1:26:25 Korg SV2 Clavinet Sounds etc.1:38:38 Final thoughts
Kawai's Smallest Pianos, Compared! ThePianoforever 2021-03-21 | People enjoyed my review I did a few months ago about Kawai's tiny upright piano, so I bought two toy grand pianos for my own enjoyment and decided to make a video showcasing and comparing all three. Like professional instruments or even real acoustic pianos, they are all slightly different and have their benefits and drawbacks, with differences in tone, sustain, build quality, and playability. I hope you enjoy!Making unbiased reviews for over 10 years: https://www.patreon.com/thepianoforeverMilan Recording Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1LrpmWwK1ztTvIayRar9w
The Failure of the Alesis Recital Pro (In Depth Review) ThePianoforever 2021-03-14 | In my opinion, the Alesis Recital Pro is not the best option in the under $400 category. Although it looks pretty nice, and a couple of its sounds do have some redeeming qualities, it has a familiar flaw with the action which detracts from the playing experience, and is very difficult to record with due to its jumpy, unpredictable dynamic response. If you're in the market for a keyboard in this price bracket, I'd try to avoid the Recital Pro, there are better options out there. Making unbiased reviews for over 10 years: https://www.patreon.com/thepianoforeverMilan Recording Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1LrpmWwK1ztTvIayRar9w
Performing Scarlatti K380 on the Viscount Legend '70s ThePianoforever 2021-03-10 | Having just received the Viscount Legend '70s and making a review of it, I thought it would be nice to make a little performance video on it. Because this video is part review and part performance, do you think the folks over at the main channel would like if I posted it there too? I tend to keep performance videos on this channel and review videos on that channel, but this one has a bit of both so I'm not quite sure what to do with it! Let me know! :D
