Web Directory

» A Theoretical Model of Piano Sightplaying Components
   Doctoral dissertation proposing instructional and experimental guideline for investigating and understanding sight-reading using development and performance components.
   http://edt.missouri.edu/Winter2005/Dissertation/UdtaisukD-070705-D1115/research.pdf

» AnythingPiano
   Educational resources for selecting piano teachers, practice tips, recommended books and CDs, and information about new piano music written for children and adults by living composers.
   http://www.anythingpiano.com

» EZ Piano Method
   Free online color-coded piano lessons for complete beginners. Color templates, audio and video, backing tracks. Tips on selecting a digital piano or home electronic keyboard.
   http://www.roamstarmusic.com/ez_piano_method.html

» Get Piano Lessons
   GetPianoLessons.com is a free online piano lesson course that focuses on the mechanics of good keyboard playing without relying on music terminology. No note reading required.
   http://www.get-piano-lessons.com/

» Layton Music
   Free, downloadable games and resources for piano and music teachers. There are popular games modified for music, various types of flash cards, manipulatives, and much more.
   http://www.laytonmusic.com/games.htm

» Learn Piano by Chords
   Teaches a chord-based method for quick learning.
   http://www.pianobychords.com

» LessonRating.com
   Reviews and ratings by music teachers of selected online piano courses. Also provides articles on piano study and a number of free online piano education videos.
   http://www.lessonrating.com

» Mr. Land's Opus - How Pianos Work
   Piano construction and internal operation.
   http://www.musicplay.com/Musicplay/How_Pianos_Work.html

» Music at Ambialet
   Offers conservatoire teaching and learning in a non-competitive context.
   http://www.ambialetmusic.com

» National Piano Foundation
   How to choose a piano, the benefits of playing, how to learn to play and the history of the piano.
   http://pianonet.com

» North Bennet Street School - Piano Technology
   Courses in basic repair and tuning, and in advanced restoration techniques. Located in Boston, MA, US.
   http://www.nbss.org/Programs/index.asp?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&LinkID=78&ModuleID=17

» Piano Chord Dictionary Online Piano Chords
   For each piano chord (C Db D Eb E F F# G Ab A Bb B), displays formula, treble-clef staff notation, and piano keys for each of 13 possible voicings (major, minor, diminished, augmented, suspended, 6, minor 6, 7, minor 7, major 7, 9, minor 9, major 9).
   http://www.pianochorddictionary.com/

» Piano Chord Visualizer
   A simple tool to hear chords and view chord notations and locations on the keyboard.
   http://piano-chords.eu

» Piano Education Page
   Piano lesson tips, activities, music, reviews and interviews; for parents, students, teachers and fans of the piano.
   http://pianoeducation.org/

» Piano Lesson Addicts
   Online piano lesson reviews, piano playing tips, piano news and general piano information.
   http://pianolessonaddicts.com

» Piano Lessons Central
   Piano lessons from beginner to advanced. Articles on equipment, training, technique, music theory, and lesson reviews. Free eBook and newsletter.
   http://www.piano-lessons-central.com/

» Piano Lessons Malaysia
   Provides information about private piano lessons in Malaysia and Singapore.
   http://www.pianolessonsmalaysia.com

» Piano Lessons Reviews and Information
   Reviews a few self-study piano courses. Offers "Ask the Piano Teacher" articles and other brief articles on piano study topics.
   http://www.playpianoguide.com

» Piano Nanny
   Free piano and music lessons online. Includes starter, intermediate and advanced studies.
   http://www.pianonanny.com/

» Piano On the Web
   Free online piano tutor with a selection of scores helps to create an individual piano tutor that suits each user´s profile. The open source philosophy welcomes teachers and composer to add contributions. [Requires Scorch music notation plugin from Sibel
   http://www.piano-on-the-web.com/

» Piano Pedagogy Forum
   Free online publication by University of South Carolina School of Music. Articles by educators and practitioners on: piano performance and pedagogy, keyboard education and technology, group and collaborative piano.
   http://www.music.sc.edu/ea/keyboard/PPF/index.html

» Piano Play It
   Provides free beginner piano lessons and relevant piano information about accompanying songs, reading sheet music, improving your technique and getting familiar with piano history.
   http://www.piano-play-it.com/

» Piano Sight-Reading Practice
   Free online grand-staff note sight reading drill: flashcards (flash cards) from beginner to expert. Practice settings for sound, key, range, sharps, flats, ledger lines, octave notation, and labels.
   http://www.sightreadingpractice.com

» Piano Teachers Federation
   Piano Teachers Federation is community of piano teachers in Canada, based in Vancouver, whose goal is to promote piano, connect teachers and students, and provide a forum for piano teachers who give lessons.
   http://pianoteachersfederation.org

» Piano Tools
   Online piano learning tools, including piano flashcards, piano visualization tools and music theory flashcards.
   http://www.pianotools.com/

» Pianologist
   A weblog updated daily about piano playing, piano-related news, jazz piano, music composition, music arrangement, songwriting and mainly anything regarding piano music.
   http://pianologist.com

» Rainbow Piano Technique
   Provides information about a new method to make kids learn how to play piano using colors.
   http://www.rainbowpianotechnique.com/

» Resonance Connection
   Free online piano music reading tutorials on principles of notation and playing including: staves, bars, notes, rhythm, pitch, octaves, and more. Provides some practice music and videos.
   http://recon.awardspace.com

» TabNabber
   Piano chord dictionary; discussion forum for techniques, terminology and song requests; guitar to piano tab converter; and a collection of transcribed piano tabs.
   http://tabnabber.com

» The Well-Balanced Pianist
   Offers programs to improve performance, with seminar details, curriculum outlines, and background information on the teaching methods.
   http://www.balancedpianist.com/

» Well Prepared Pianist Institute
   N. Jane Tan's program to train teachers to teach a curriculum of piano study emphasizing musicianship, keyboard skills, and the ability to work independently.
   http://www.wppinstitute.com

» Zebra Keys
   Free online piano lessons, interactive tools, sheet music, articles, links, and product reviews. Learn how to play piano using beginner, intermediate and advanced level lessons accompanied by flash animation.
   http://www.zebrakeys.com