Concert Grand Pianos » Performing Arts http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:45:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 If you can type on a computer keyboard without looking, does it mean that you will make a good piano player? http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/if-you-can-type-on-a-computer-keyboard-without-looking-does-it-mean-that-you-will-make-a-good-piano-player/ http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/if-you-can-type-on-a-computer-keyboard-without-looking-does-it-mean-that-you-will-make-a-good-piano-player/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:37:01 +0000 admin http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/if-you-can-type-on-a-computer-keyboard-without-looking-does-it-mean-that-you-will-make-a-good-piano-player/

I’ve always wanted to play the piano, but I don’t have one and I don’t know how to. But I can type quite fast on a QWERTY keyboard (while looking. Not that fast while not looking, and I make a lot of mistakes too). Is this an indication that I’m not going to make a good piano player? FYI, I’m already 18 and I have long fingers.

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]]> http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/if-you-can-type-on-a-computer-keyboard-without-looking-does-it-mean-that-you-will-make-a-good-piano-player/feed/ 10 On a digital piano, is there a signifanct(noticeable) difference between 32 bit and 64 bit polyphony? http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/on-a-digital-piano-is-there-a-signifanctnoticeable-difference-between-32-bit-and-64-bit-polyphony/ http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/on-a-digital-piano-is-there-a-signifanctnoticeable-difference-between-32-bit-and-64-bit-polyphony/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:17:08 +0000 admin http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/on-a-digital-piano-is-there-a-signifanctnoticeable-difference-between-32-bit-and-64-bit-polyphony/

Is the difference between 32 and 64 bit noticeable? Does 64 bit sound more like a real piano when compared to 32-bit. I am a beginner and thinking of buying my first digital piano. The piano I liked(Yamaha YPG625) only has 32-bit. Please advise.

Is there any song that can be played only with 64 bit and not 32 bit?

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]]> http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/on-a-digital-piano-is-there-a-signifanctnoticeable-difference-between-32-bit-and-64-bit-polyphony/feed/ 6 How much does it cost to rent a guitar or piano? http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-rent-a-guitar-or-piano/ http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-rent-a-guitar-or-piano/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:17:56 +0000 admin http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-rent-a-guitar-or-piano/

I’d say a $1000 guitar and a piano that is good enough for concert performance ($2000 keyboard).

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]]> http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-rent-a-guitar-or-piano/feed/ 1 What is the best way to teach my 5 year old son piano? http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/what-is-the-best-way-to-teach-my-5-year-old-son-piano/ http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/what-is-the-best-way-to-teach-my-5-year-old-son-piano/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:19:31 +0000 admin http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/what-is-the-best-way-to-teach-my-5-year-old-son-piano/

I have a 5 year old son that I would like to learn the piano. I’m 25 and have played since I was 5 or 6 … I know how to sight read and understand musical theory. I researched the Suzuki method, and I agree in it with some principles, but I think it fails in some as well (particularly sight reading). I have a grand and a digital piano, I was thinking of color coding the notes of C major, and writing out the colored notes on staff to songs of his liking. I don’t want him to feel forced, or like practicing should be a chore, so I really only want to focus on him learning songs he likes right now. Should I insist on good hand positioning, or just let him peck the notes for now so as not to frustrate him with mechanics?
He doesn’t show a whole lot of interest in the piano right now. When I was his age, however, I didn’t either, and my parents sent me to piano lessons with my older sister. I never felt forced, but they encouraged me to play. When I got somewhat decent, I loved it and have never looked back. Everyone in my family plays music, and I want him to be able to share this same great experience. I just don’t want him to get discouraged from practicing like so many people do.

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]]> http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/what-is-the-best-way-to-teach-my-5-year-old-son-piano/feed/ 4 Can someone who plays the xylophone be good at the piano if they practiced? http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/can-someone-who-plays-the-xylophone-be-good-at-the-piano-if-they-practiced/ http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/can-someone-who-plays-the-xylophone-be-good-at-the-piano-if-they-practiced/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:34:02 +0000 admin http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/can-someone-who-plays-the-xylophone-be-good-at-the-piano-if-they-practiced/

I play the xylophone, and every piece I have learned I can play on my brother’s piano.
Is it possible for me to play the piano? I know all the notes and I taught myself how to play my xylophone pieces on it. I do not have any private lessons since my xylophone is for my school band classes.
Actually I meant is it possible for me to play piano sheet music? Or just any song like Love Song, by Sara Bareilles?

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]]> http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/can-someone-who-plays-the-xylophone-be-good-at-the-piano-if-they-practiced/feed/ 2 Where can I buy a small Piano in Southern California/Los Angeles area? http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/where-can-i-buy-a-small-piano-in-southern-californialos-angeles-area/ http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/where-can-i-buy-a-small-piano-in-southern-californialos-angeles-area/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:04:33 +0000 admin http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/where-can-i-buy-a-small-piano-in-southern-californialos-angeles-area/

My 5 yr old is starting private lessons next month. I know nothing about pianos but I have a small house. What is the smallest possible piano I can buy. I want to try and stay away from keyboards.

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]]> http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/where-can-i-buy-a-small-piano-in-southern-californialos-angeles-area/feed/ 2 Does anyone have a diagram of a piano accordian? http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/does-anyone-have-a-diagram-of-a-piano-accordian/ http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/does-anyone-have-a-diagram-of-a-piano-accordian/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:40:04 +0000 admin http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/does-anyone-have-a-diagram-of-a-piano-accordian/

I need to identify the internal and external components of a piano accordian and a picture would be most helpful? One that depicts each piece with a description. Either a digital image or link to a web site.

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]]> http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/does-anyone-have-a-diagram-of-a-piano-accordian/feed/ 0 how do i play charlie brown theme on the piano? http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/how-do-i-play-charlie-brown-theme-on-the-piano/ http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/how-do-i-play-charlie-brown-theme-on-the-piano/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:13:13 +0000 admin http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/how-do-i-play-charlie-brown-theme-on-the-piano/

i know there is a very easy, like 5 finger way to play the charlie brown theme. what is it? please keep in mind i really don’t know sheet music or even the piano very well. can anyone explain it in a very basic way?

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]]> http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/how-do-i-play-charlie-brown-theme-on-the-piano/feed/ 8 Do you have to study piano as a child in order to become a concert pianist, or can you start in college? http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/do-you-have-to-study-piano-as-a-child-in-order-to-become-a-concert-pianist-or-can-you-start-in-college/ http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/do-you-have-to-study-piano-as-a-child-in-order-to-become-a-concert-pianist-or-can-you-start-in-college/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:35:15 +0000 admin http://www.concertgrandpianos.net/blog/do-you-have-to-study-piano-as-a-child-in-order-to-become-a-concert-pianist-or-can-you-start-in-college/

Is it necessary to have played piano from an early age in order to become a concert pianist, or can you totally be new at it in college and still become one? Is it to late if I’m entering my junior year in highschool?

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I was wondering as i’ve been playing piano for 4 years but on and off and haven’t learnt more than 4 scales but have done theory grades 1 and 2. I’ve never been put in for any grading exams but hopefully will look into it soon. Just curious to know how long it takes on average for musicians.

Thank you.

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