For more than 107 years, my family has owned and managed Cooper Piano, providing some of the finest pianos and best service to the Atlanta area. We’re always on the lookout for new members of the Cooper family, though, and they don’t even have to share my name!
Welcoming Silas Lyon To The Cooper Piano Family
For more than 107 years, my family has owned and managed Cooper Piano, providing some of the finest pianos and best service to the Atlanta area. We’re always on the lookout for new members of the Cooper family, though, and they don’t even have to share my name!
Extending The Life Of Your Piano
Pianos are life-long musical instruments that are often passed down from one generation to another. For this reason, many piano owners are extremely cautious when it comes to taking care of their precious musical instrument. Here-after follows a number of important things that can effectively be used to extend your musical instrument’s life without having … Continued
Extending The Life Of Your Piano
Pianos are life-long musical instruments that are often passed down from one generation to 
another. For this reason, many piano owners are extremely cautious when it comes to taking care of their precious musical instrument. Here-after follows a number of important things that can effectively be used to extend your musical instrument’s life without having to call a RPT every other month.
Digital Pianos – Which Brand To Buy?
Digital pianos are becoming an increasingly popular option for musicians of all ages who want access to a piano, but currently lack the time, location, or income needed to own and maintain a true piano. While technically digital synthesizers, digital pianos have become extremely good in recent years, to the point that the best models … Continued
Digital Pianos – Which Brand To Buy?
Digital pianos are becoming an increasingly popular option for musicians of all ages who want 
access to a piano, but currently lack the time, location, or income needed to own and maintain a true piano. While technically digital synthesizers, digital pianos have become extremely good in recent years, to the point that the best models can nearly compete with the sound of a full-sized piano.
It Pays To Like Cooper Piano On Facebook
OK, so at this point, you might be tired of every company on Earth begging you to “Like” them on Facebook. We know it’s getting annoying, and that’s why here at Cooper Piano we want to give you real reasons for following us on Facebook, rather than just nagging you. Just ask Mike Whitmore, who … Continued
It Pays To Like Cooper Piano On Facebook
OK, so at this point, you might be tired of every company on Earth begging you to “Like” them on Facebook. We
know it’s getting annoying, and that’s why here at Cooper Piano we want to give you real reasons for following us on Facebook, rather than just nagging you.
Just ask Mike Whitmore, who won an $800 Casio Previa PX-150 digital player piano, stand, and pedal set!
Mr. Whitmore (hi Mike!) was part of our annual summer Facebook contest, where we played a modern version of “Name That Tune” on our state-of-the-art player pianos. It as a lot of fun for everyone involved, and our lucky winner got to take home a great digital piano just by following us on Facebook.
The Name That Tune Player Piano Challenge
The rules were simple: Twice a week, for twelve weeks, we posted up a snippet of our player pianos playing a song, and whoever correctly named the tune and artist got 2.5 points. Twelve weeks and twenty-four songs later, Mike Whitmore emerged triumphant, showing that he has a real ear for music!
The Casio PX-150 he received is a great digital piano, perfect for independent musicians who need a keyboard that can act as both a touring instrument, and as a powerful piece of home recording technology. As a long-time pioneer in electronics, and a rare tech company that owns their own manufacturing centers, Casio knows a lot about making affordable home keyboards.
Of course, this contest wouldn’t have been possible without our modern player pianos, either.
The Player Piano – Still Turning Heads
The player piano is actually a very old idea at this point, something that inventors had pursued all the way back to the 1840s! Arguably the first “true” player piano debuted at the 1876 Centennial Convention in Philadelphia. However, it wouldn’t be until the Pianola debuted at the very end up the decade that player pianos really took off.
Early player pianos relied on a variation on punchcard technology, which had been used to automate looms as long ago as 1725. Rather than cards, however, Pianolas and most early 20th Century player pianos used spooling rolls of paper with holes punched out. The holes allowed mechanical arms to press the keys only at pre-determined points, creating a script that “told” the piano how to play songs.
In fact, we even have recreations of performances from some of the greats of the early 20th Century – such as Joplin, Prokofiev, and Rachmaninov – thanks to them creating piano rolls from their own work.
Today’s player pianos, like the PX-150, are far more advanced, utilizing digital technology to power the mechanical elements. Today’s player pianos can:
- Utilize MIDI technology to interface with digital recording studios.
- Play along with actual recordings, syncing itself to the beat and other instruments.
- Quickly access online databases of thousands of compositions, new and old.
- Record live performances instantly and then recreate them flawlessly.
- Act as a great learning tool, since the learner can always hear the proper performance.
And, on top of that, modern player pianos can be operated using your smartphone or tablet! Plus, virtually any existing piano can now be retrofitted to add digital player capabilities, so people no longer have to buy a new piano just to enjoy the automatic playback features.
So, we certainly hope Mike Whitmore is enjoying his Casio and putting it to great use!
Join In The Contests And Fun!
It’s pretty simple: We love holding the occasional contest and giving away great instruments to lucky (and skilled) people. Like us on Facebook, and you’ll be all set to join in our next player piano contest, as well as joining a thriving community of piano enthusiasts from around the world!
And Mike, if you’re out there, why not drop a comment and let people know how you’re enjoying that PX-150 you won?
How To Choose The Perfect Piano
No matter who you are or where you are in your life, there are few experiences to compare with bringing home your very own piano. For many, it’s a life goal, or an entry on someone’s “bucket list.” Some people just want an upright to add sound to their living room, others want a full-sized … Continued
How To Choose The Perfect Piano
No matter who you are or where you are in your life, there are few experiences to compare with
bringing home your very own piano. For many, it’s a life goal, or an entry on someone’s “bucket list.” Some people just want an upright to add sound to their living room, others want a full-sized grand and the parlor needed to house it.
Tips To Moving Your Piano Safely
There are few things more difficult about piano ownership than dealing with moving. Pianos are large, heavy, and extremely fragile instruments that just don’t deal well with being moved around. Once in place, it’s best to move one as little as possible – but, of course, sometimes that’s just not an option.
Tips To Moving Your Piano Safely
There are few things more difficult about piano ownership than dealing with moving. Pianos are
large, heavy, and extremely fragile instruments that just don’t deal well with being moved around. Once in place, it’s best to move one as little as possible – but, of course, sometimes that’s just not an option.
4 Tips To Maintaining Quality Piano Care
With the right treatment, a fine piano is an investment that can stay in your family for generations. Pianos are built to last, and to be passed down when the time comes.
4 Tips To Maintaining Quality Piano Care
With the right treatment, a fine piano is an investment that can stay in your family for 
generations. Pianos are built to last, and to be passed down when the time comes.
Grand Pianos – Are They Too Expensive Or Worth The Money?
Grand piano prices and sizes vary depending on where and by whom it was manufactured. Many people prefer a grand piano compared to an upright piano, mostly because grand pianos are aesthetically outstanding and produce some highly quality sonorous sounds. A grand piano typically looks far better in your living room and if you have … Continued
Grand Pianos – Are They Too Expensive Or Worth The Money?
Grand piano prices and sizes vary depending on where and by whom it was manufactured. Many
people prefer a grand piano compared to an upright piano, mostly because grand pianos are aesthetically outstanding and produce some highly quality sonorous sounds. A grand piano typically looks far better in your living room and if you have never played one, you would quickly realize once you played it that the view is very impressive. This is because the instrument can be placed in the middle of a room. Upright pianos are often placed with their backs to the wall, which does not present players with much of a view of the surroundings.
4 Things To Know About Used Upright Pianos
Purchasing a used upright piano does not have to be nerve-wracking undertaking. A number of useful tips can help steer you in the right direction, limit any mistakes or bad decisions, and assure that you obtain the best value. Before you purchase a unit, it is worthwhile learning a few significant things about upright pianos:
4 Things To Know About Used Upright Pianos
Purchasing a used upright piano does not have to be nerve-wracking undertaking. A number of 
useful tips can help steer you in the right direction, limit any mistakes or bad decisions, and assure that you obtain the best value. Before you purchase a unit, it is worthwhile learning a few significant things about upright pianos: