dbratman
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response 1 of 42:
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Dec 18 23:21 UTC 2002 |
This is a keyboard which can play chords, I presume? The first
electronic keyboard I got could only play one note at a time.
I am a two-fingered pianist: I play piano the way some folks type. I
admire the skill of anyone who can play full parts simultaneously with
both hands. I also admire the skill of anyone who can pat his head and
rub his belly at the same time, though that is less artistically moving
an effect.
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jaklumen
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Dec 19 07:17 UTC 2002 |
resp:2 How about playing and singing at the same time? I acquired that
during my years of accompaning for church services and education
classes.
resp:1 E key a little loud? Playing that key too hard? Unless your
keyboard has touch sensitivity, I doubt it.
Beware that the action of electronic pianos and acoustic ones tend to
be very different. Electronic piano keys generally respond to a fairly
light touch; you will be in for a surprise should you play on an
acoustic, more so because the action of the keys might vary with its
age. I remember at least one concert I did where the piano keys were
really stiff.
Beginning piano books for adults are available-- Alfred has one. It
moves through concepts a bit more quickly, and addresses the concept of
chord positions when simple fingering sufficed for children.
Glad to hear you're getting piano lessons. Having a teacher is
invaluable even when you've got skills-- everyone can use a coach and a
mentor. If you can find one, get a teacher who can arrange and compose-
- they can specifically address problems with your skills by writing if
they can't find existing exercises or repetoire.
My roomie wants to learn but hasn't been very diligent in asking for my
instruction. I explained the clefs to her so she could better
understand how to read standard notation.
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