We all know that Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the more popular composers, and several piano students learn some of his piano songs as part of their repertoire.

However, researchers feel that some of the famous works that are attributed to Bach were actually not composed by the great composer himself but by his second wife.

Here are some more instances.

According to research conducted by Schulze and listed in the Peters Edition of the Notebook, the keyboard pieces were composed by J.S. Bach himself, Couperin, Hasse, Böhm, his sons J. C. Bach and C.P.E. Bach, and Petzold, while some nine pieces are anonymous.

The familiar “Minuet in G” (BWV Anh. II. 114) and its partner piece, “Minuet in G minor” (BWV Anh. II. 115) were traditionally believed to have been composed by J. S. Bach. However, recent research, particularly on the part of Hans-Joachim Schulze, points to the German composer and organist Christian Petzold (1677-1733).

Recent speculation suggests that Anna Magdalena Bach (1701-1760) may have been the composer of several pieces attributed to her husband. Johann Sebastian wrote a number of compositions dedicated to her, most notably the two Notenbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach. She regularly helped him transcribe his music.

Though there is no sure way to really prove this right or wrong, there is no doubt whatsoever that Bach clearly had a strong influence on most contemporary musicians; there are many students who are big fan of Bach.

The findings however have been described as “highly important” by Bach scholars and will be published in a doctorate, later this year. Bach scholar Professor Martin Jarvis suggests – on the basis of having used police forensic science techniques – that famous works attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach were not penned by the great composer himself, but by his second wife.

You can read more in this article in The Telegraph (on April 22, 2006).

You can also follow more discussions on various J.S. Bach-related subjects at the Bach-Cantatas website: www.bach-cantatas.com

We all may want to play the most recent pop or rock hit, but the charm of classical music always remain, especially if it has a nice melody to it.

One such popular piece of music is the “Canon in D” by Pachelbel.

Composed by German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel, this baroque piece is frequently played at weddings and included on most classical music compilations.

Canon in D Videos

Here are some videos to help you get familiar with the tune and also to learn the notes.

Canon in D Sheet Music

Want the notes of this song in written form?

Here’s the sheet music of Canon in D.

Enjoyed playing this tune? Want to become better at the piano so that you can play more such songs? Check-out these piano courses that will help you learn the piano notes & chords, and improve your piano technique.

Learn how to play someone like you on the piano using these videos and sheet music. This is a very popular song, and most beginners would love to learn to play it on the piano.

About the Song

“Someone Like You” is a pop ballad by English singer-songwriter Adele. It has a sad tone to it and it is actually inspired by a broken relationship, and lyrically it speaks of Adele coming to terms with it.

The beginning of the song has a slight resemblance to another classic “Moonlight Sonata” by Beethoven.

Someone Like You Videos

Sheet Music

Lyrics

Lyrics of Someone Like You

The Piano: Movie about a mute woman Ada (played by Holly Hunter) and her prized piano!

The story revolves around a mute woman Ada, who is sent to New Zealand by her father for an arranged marriage to a wealthy landowner. Soon she falls in love with a local worker on the plantation and the rest of the movie captures the dilemma of her relations.

Story – The Piano Movie

The movies is set in the the mid-nineteenth century in a rainy, muddy & marshy New Zealand forest. Ada, and her young daughter Flora, are sent to NewZealand for an arranged marriage. Once they land in New Zealand, they find that the living conditions are harsh there.

Ada suffers more grief when her husband Stewart decides to leave her piano behind since he does not have enough people to carry all their belongings further from the shore.

Baines, who is a local guy takes the piano and gets it perfectly tuned after that long journey. Ada, who desperately wants her piano back, goes to Baines to try to convince him to return the Piano.

But Baines asks Ada to earn back her piano by giving him piano lessons. He says that during the lessons, he would simply like to listen to her playing the piano… with other conditions. Ada agrees to it, though reluctantly.

Soon, Ada and Baines start geting closer to each other and their relationship is transformed. Stewart, who is Ada’s husband, finds out about their relationship… and in a fit of rage chops off the index finger of Ada with an axe. He tells her that if she does not forget Baines, he will chop her remaining fingers as well.

But, by then Ada and Baines had already started liking each other. Stewart realises this and lets Ada go with Baines… Towards the end, it is shown that Ada’s missing finger is replaced with a silver digit made by Baines.

Final Thoughts

The Piano is definitely one of the better movies I have ever seen; it has been appreciated by both critics as well as audiences everywhere!

Please note that this movie is suitable only for Adult Viewing!

The Pianist: Movie about a Polish Jewish Pianist (played by Adrien Brody) during World War II

The movie is about a Polish Jewish Pianist "Wladyslaw Szpilman" during World War II! It depicts how he struggles to elude capture and survives the destruction of the Warsaw ghetto!

Release Year: Jan 2003

Genre: Biography | Drama | Music | War

Director: Roman Polanski

Writers: Wladyslaw Szpilman (book)

Ronald Harwood (screenplay)

Cast: Adrien Brody as Wladyslaw Szpilman

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Story of The Pianist Movie

The movie is about a Pianist called Szpilman, who is a brilliant pianist working for Warsaw Radio. Life is good for him until the Nazis occupy Warsaw. Living conditions then start to worsen for the Jewish population.

Separated from his closed ones, Szpilman somehow manages to survive… by lying low and with help from complete strangers. In the process, he also learns about the German plans to exterminate all the Jews… and about the planned Jewish uprising against the Germans.

Somehow he manages to hang on through all this… and survives.

Finally, when the Germans are about to leave Warsaw, Szpilman is spotted by a German Officer. But it is his gift of music that perhaps finally saves his life. The German officer get sympathetic towards him and spares him.

Szpilman goes back to playing the piano on Warsaw radio.

Final Thoughts

The Pianist is one of the best movies I have ever seen; it is a cinematic masterpiece!

It is a very touching movie and you will definitely thank god after watching this movie… for letting us live in a free society!

A must in your collection of piano movies!

Looking for some inspiration?

Want to enhance your knowledge on some of the greatest piano artists?

Here is a collection of the best Piano Videos and Movies.

Great Piano Movies

Here is a collection of the best movies made around the Piano.

Great Movies made around the Piano

Great Pianists / Composers

	In Celebration of The Piano It features 26 of the world’s greatest pianists. This was filmed live at Carnegie hall to celebrate the 135th Anniversary of the first Steinway.
	Orchestra Starring Sir George Solti and actor Dudley Moore! This video studies the progress of the symphony orchestra, from Bach to the present day.
	The Art of Piano – Great Pianists of 20th Century This movie takes a brilliant, fascinating look at over one hundred years (from Plante to Richter) of pianism, with rare footages of some of history’s greatest pianists performing live or discussing their art.
	The Goldberg Variations – Glenn Gould Plays Bach This is an elegant and superb performance by Glenn Gould. The way he plays is just amazing.
	Great Composers Series – Beethoven The Great Composers Series! This one features Beethoven. It is about an hour long and covers an incredible amount regarding Beethoven’s life.
	Great Composers Series – Mozart This video on Mozart is for an hour long! Besides learning about Mozart, this movie does a good job of unraveling over 200 years of fiction and myth.

Additional Reading!

The Pianist: Movie Review

The Piano: Movie Review

Want to learn about Video Editing & Production as well? Have a look at this site!

Learn how the Harmonium Keyboard instrument is different from other Keyboard Instruments. Find harmoniums for sale here.

The harmonium is a reed organ with hand pumped pressure bellows that pushes the air through the reeds.

Harmoniums History

It was invented in Paris, way back in 1842, though similar instruments were being concurrently developed.

This is contrary to the belief that many people in the Indian-Asian community have, who think it was invented in India.

The fact is that the Harmonium Keyboard instrument was introduced to India by the British during the colonial period, somewhere in the 19th century.

Popular Indian Instrument

Harmoniums are still popular with the Indian-Asian community because it is portable, reliable, inexpensive and easy to learn. In India, Harmoniums are also known as the "Peti or Baja".

Such is its popularity there, that it is now a truly Indian instrument used as accompaniment in devotional songs, folk music and classical music.

Harmoniums for Sale

In terms of structure, Harmoniums have a fixed keyboard and are quite portable. The Keyboard pops up for play when needed and can be stored in a locked-down position for travel.

If you are going to frequently travel with your harmonium, you can even buy a Harmonium Case, with attached Trolley.

The Melodica Piano is a fun-to-learn wind instrument with piano like keys. It can also be used by students for getting introduced to Keyboards.

The Melodica wind piano is an instrument similar to a flute, except for the fact that you have piano like keys to play the various notes.

It sounds more like a harmonica or an accordion.

It was originally created by the German company called Hohner, which is very famous for producing wind instruments.

Why Do People Love It?

People like the Melodica for many reasons.

Its popularity and charm is because of the fact that it is compact and quite expressive. So next time you are out on vacation or on a week-end drive, you can take it along with you.

Another reason is that it has piano like keys. So if you know the basics of keyboards/piano, you can easily play this instrument.

Handling the Melodica

The Melodica piano is a right handed instrument; you hold it with the left hand and play the piano notes with your right hand.

You place your lips around the mouthpiece, ensuring that all sides are closed, and blow into it and simultaneously play the keys. You need to be careful not to blow it very hard as it may render the instrument out of alignment.

When not in use, it is a safe practice to keep the Melodica back in its box to protect it from dust and dirt.

Students Will Find it Useful

It is useful for students as well. It is inexpensive, easy to carry around – compared to keyboards, synthesizers, accordions, or pianos.

Besides, you can start your music education with the Melodica wind piano and it can be great for introducing yourself to the world of keyboards/piano.

Diatonic & Piano Accordion reviewed here. Explore the various brands like Hohner & Roland

Everybody loves the sound of the accordion and is played in various countries through-out the world.

If you are fond of this instrument and are looking to buy one, here is what you need to know about accordions.

Types of Accordions

Although there are different variations of accordions, here are the more common ones – piano accordion and the diatonic button accordion.

A piano accordion is an accordion which has piano like keys, similar to the one on a piano or organ but with fewer, smaller and lighter keys.

You also get another type of accordion called the diatonic button accordion. The difference here is that instead of piano-like keys, the diatonic has one or more vertical rows of buttons – that explains the name "button box".

Which one to Choose?

So which one is better? Well, both have their positive aspects.

A piano accordion’s layout is simple and if you have played on the keyboards before, you will find it very easy to use.

The negatives of a piano accordion being that it has a smaller range, and requires more finger movement to play notes that are far apart.

Accordions nowadays are digital in nature. Some of the models from Roland will let you instantly switch between classic accordions and orchestral instruments. Besides, you will also find built-in chorus, reverb, rotary, and effects.

Playing the Accordion

Depending on the type of the accordion, the right hand will play either a piano keyboard or a chromatic (button) keyboard. You use these to play the treble notes.

The left hand is used to play the bass notes and preset chords. The left hand is also used to change switches, and to operate the air button.