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01/09/2026

Every note begins as a vibration. The bridge determines how far it can travel.

Patented on October 26, 1880, C. F. Theodore Steinway’s composite sounding-board bridge united alternating layers of hard and soft wood. This ingenious construction was designed to propagate the vibrations of each string across a greater area of the soundboard — helping the instrument produce a fuller, more resonant voice.

Patent No. 233,710 reflects a principle that continues to shape the Steinway of today: extraordinary sound begins with an understanding of how every material works in concert.

Explore that continuing legacy in Today’s Steinway and download the Steinway & Sons brochure ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x5e5W 🎹

05/05/2026

10/01/2026

You can pick up an instrument or learn to sing at any age. Here are some helpful tips from experts and ABC Classic audience members to get you started.

09/11/2025

Music is the only activity that uses the entire brain.

MIT researchers discovered that teaching music activates both hemispheres of the brain, boosting memory, attention, language skills, and problem-solving. Unlike coding, which mainly develops logical thinking, music combines creativity, emotions, and collaboration, giving children a wider cognitive advantage.

Studies show kids who learn music often outperform peers academically, displaying stronger focus, improved reading skills, and better teamwork. Experts even suggest that starting with music makes it easier for children to learn coding later, since their brains are already trained for complex pattern recognition.

This research highlights how music is more than an art — it’s a powerful tool for building intelligence and shaping well-rounded learners.

14/10/2025

Some great insights for performance.

Music exams and competitions aren't easy, but our experts have some tips to make the process as stress-free as possible, including managing performance anxiety.

23/06/2025

How the piano works

12/05/2025

Would love this.

A Music Typewriter from 1936.

30/03/2025

The piano has 88 keys, so the 88th day of the year is known as piano day

🎈 Happy World Piano Day! 🎈✨️

26/01/2025

Fantastic initiative

More than 300 Small Heath primary school pupils can now read and write music thanks to a joint project with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC).

17/01/2025

Researchers found that Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 destroyed 20% of cancer cells in lab tests:

Scientists at the Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are exploring whether music could play a role in cancer treatment.

Led by Dr. Márcia Alves Marques Capella, the team exposed both healthy and cancerous cell cultures to different music genres. Remarkably, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 destroyed about 20% of cancer cells in just a few days, while leaving healthy cells unaffected. A similar effect was observed with György Ligeti’s Atmosphères, though Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos showed no measurable impact.

The exact mechanism behind these effects remains unknown, but researchers speculate that rhythm, frequency, or intensity could be key factors. Further experiments, including Brazilian Samba and Funk, are planned to uncover more about this intriguing phenomenon. While the research is in its early stages, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the potential of music as a non-invasive cancer therapy.

Credit: Hashem Al-Ghaili