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Tips & Advice

15/10/2019
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Roland Pianos – Beautiful Pieces Of Furniture

For most of its life, a piano is a piece of furniture – which is why pianists pay attention to more than just how it sounds and how it feels. Grand pianos are the dream for most people, and some of the time that has little to do with the quality of the instrument, and a lot to do with the fact that it looks magnificent in whatever room/building/venue it goes in. Hotels, cruise ships, and restaurants all use pianos as viewing points, and unsurprisingly, people are doing the same... Read More

03/10/2019
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Best Pianos For Beginners

If you have arrived on this page, it is most likely because you or someone you know is looking at starting to learn the piano. Luckily for you, there has never been a better time to start your search for your first piano. Digital pianos offer you the ability to play with headphones and apps, along with never having to tune or maintain them. In this blog we will be going over the entry level Roland pianos – as these pianos have all the features you need to start (and... Read More

03/10/2019
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Yamaha ‘XPERTS’ IN STORE

Whether you need help with the basics, or want to explore what your keyboard is capable of, the Xperts in Store team are here to help. Yamaha ‘XPERTS IN STORE‘ sees Yamaha keyboard specialists coming to our Rimmers Music ‘BOLTON & EDINBURGH STORES‘ to help you get the most out of your Yamaha keyboard. This event is completely ‘FREE OF CHARGE‘ No matter whether you pop-in for an hour, or spend the whole day with the team, we are sure you will find your time with us both entertaining and... Read More

14/09/2019
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FREE Takamine Guitar Masterclass With Stuart Ryan

On Saturday 2th November we are hosting an exciting event with Takamine in our Bolton store. We are inviting you to come along to see a world-class guitarist in action with a masterclass. Award-winning musician Stuart Ryan is regarded as one of the UK’s finest acoustic/electric guitarists. He began his professional career in 2002 when he was awarded Guitarist Magazine’s ‘Acoustic Guitarist of The Year’ and cemented his reputation with countless live appearances at concert halls, guitar festivals and clubs across the UK and Europe. A personal invitation by Martin Taylor... Read More

01/08/2019
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Korg PA Series Keyboard Demonstration & Sale Weekend 14-15th September – Rimmers Music Leyland Store

Korg PA Series Keyboard Demonstration & Sale Weekend 14-15th September 11.00am – 5.00pm Rimmers Music – Leyland Store We would like to invite you to meet top Korg Experts and demonstrators Adam Whittle & Pete Shaw  at our Leyland store. They will be available to show you the amazing ‘Korg PA Series keyboards’ all weekend from 11.00am -5.00pm Sat/Sun 14-15th Sept 2019 Adam and Pete will be available to give you inside expert information, hints and tips and we will have exclusive offers over the weekend. Part exchange is always... Read More

16/07/2019
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Choosing An Electric Drum Kit | Roland V- Drums Range Explained

In this blog we will help you choose an electronic Roland V-Drums kit to suit you, explaining the differences in the range. With the Roland V-Drums range of kits, you have a huge variety to choose from, this gives Roland a great advantage over many competitors. So you ask yourself – Which electronic kit is best for me? We will show you through the range to make an informed decision. Are you a lapsed drummer who misses playing? Or maybe someone who has always wanted to play drums but didn’t... Read More

28/06/2019
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Korg B2, B2SP & B2N Digital Piano Review

  KORG B2, B2SP & B2N Digital Piano Review – We explain the differences between these models! Released in September 2019 following the huge success of the Korg B1 and Korg B1SP models, the new Korg B2, B2N and B2SP digital pianos have an new improved sound, speakers and features that make these models excellent value for money. The Korg B2 and Korg B2N are built as portable digital pianos. The difference between the models is the power from the speaker systems built into these models and a slight difference... Read More

20/06/2019
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Casio PXS1000 Review – Reasons To Buy

Casio PXS1000 Digital Piano – Portable – Mains Or Battery Powered – The Worlds Slimmest Piano Casio’s PX S1000 Digital Piano. The world’s slimmest portable digital piano yet! Maintaining a legacy of revolutionary products, with groundbreaking technology. Casio is proud to deliver the smart and sophisticated PX S1000. Made clean and compact. Giving you portability, while maintaining quality. The lightweight digital piano is fully equipped with a range of innovative digital features. All to inspire your creativity, and serve you a dynamic playing experience. Play anywhere with the PX S1000.... Read More

18/05/2019
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Kawai CL Series Digital Piano Review

Kawai CL piano series review. We asked Manager and product specialist Andrew Lord at Rimmers Music Southport to review the Kawai CL range of pianos and he spent a bit of time on the Kawai cl36 review. It seems he was very impressed! Heres what he told us….. The CL range of digital pianos from Kawai are really eye catching in their  ultra compact design and build. You may think on first impressions that these pianos are not going to give a good overall sound, but when I sat down... Read More

16/05/2019
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Casio Celviano Pianos Explained

Casio offers a wide selection of Digital Pianos to suit every ability and playing style. These are split across different ranges. The Casio Celviano is a range which sits in the middle, offering a nice choice of traditionally styled Pianos at affordable price points. The image above is the Casio AP270. As one of the entry level Casio digital pianos, this has proved to be very popular. For the price point this gives you a great sound and a nice piano action feel on the keys. In addition, you can play... Read More