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| Learning to play piano as 31 years old | 6/20/2008 |
Q: , I've been interested in classical music for the past 3 years, I loved Chopin alot and now I'm ...
A: I would say to go for it, there is no reason you cannot attain your musical goals, regardless of ...
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| performing | 12/23/2007 |
Q: i was wondering some ways to keep from getting nervous when playing at recitals. i have one every ...
A: I think this will always exist to some extent, in fact a little case of the nerves can be a positive ...
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| What synthesizer to purchase? | 10/15/2007 |
Q: Our school is looking into purchasing a good synthesizer that is not too heavy, has quality sounds, ...
A: The Yamaha S03 Synth contains 736 incredible voices including many from the top-of-the-line S80 ...
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| Which to purchase? | 8/25/2007 |
Q: We have a "good" piano for our daughter's classical music training. However, she is beginning to ...
A: good overview http://www.musiciansfriend.com/document?doc_id=99532 ...
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| electronic organ vs. keyboard | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I inherited a smallish Kimball electronic organ (L20). My kids have been using it to take piano ...
A: http://keyboardgearnews.blogspot.com/2005/11/buying-guide-for-portable-keyboards.html ...
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| Piano placement | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 30plus year old upright I've since I was a kid. I've just moved to a new home and the ...
A: This option would be fine, i see no danger from the fireplace, as far as the sun, you want to make ...
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| Piano lessons/practice instrument | 6/20/2007 |
Q: My 12 year old granddaughter in interested in taking piano lessons. However the family does not ...
A: http://keyboardgearnews.blogspot.com/2006/11/buying-first-keyboard.html ...
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| music theory | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I was teaching myself about scales: http://library.thinkquest.org/15413/theory/intervals.htm#scales ...
A: Building scales follows a set pattern of whole and half steps. To follow this pattern when building ...
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| beginning instrument | 1/7/2007 |
Q: what would you recommend as a beginning instrument to learn on. Piano, organ? Digital, acoustical, ...
A: http://www.fretland.com/buyfirkey.html page above is a good intro to some good keyboards to ...
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| should I sell my piano and buy a new one??? | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I own a Kimball Consolette # 711814 that my parents bought used for me as a small child around 1980. ...
A: First off, the serial seems to indicate it was built in 1967. If the keys and pedals work, I see ...
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| M. Schulz piano | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased an M. Schulz 5' baby grand - serial # 222070 - at auction and had it delivered ...
A: I can not comment on the value, other than to say check ebay using the advanced search feature, you ...
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| Mason Risch apartment size piano | 11/20/2006 |
Q: What is the different between an apartment size piano and a taller upright? The one I'm looking to ...
A: Console pianos are the most popular home-size piano. Since they are several inches taller than the ...
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| piano | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I am looking to buy a piano. Could you guide me in the right direction as far as how much a piano ...
A: that serial # means it is made pre 1950. I do not have a value on that, but if you can get a piano ...
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| Piano brand | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I have contacted someone about looking at their piano and they said that the brand is Courier. He ...
A: from the blue book of pianos: CURRIER PIANO COMPANY To preserve the richly grained wood which has ...
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| Value of piano | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I understand you can not give me a true value on my piano, basically I'm just wanting to know what ...
A: I do not have a ballpark on that, however, I would suggest using ebay as a research tool. If you do ...
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| computer piano | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I would like to plug a piano keyboard into my computer and play, compose, record. What do I need ...
A: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Warner-Bros-MIDI-Basics-Book?sku=900791 that is a great ...
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| what's a good Free Piano? | 8/27/2006 |
Q: We're about to move into a bigger house and I'd like to get him a piano. Of course, I just got a ...
A: Stuck keys, tuning, are not that big of a deal. I would look for missing key tops, which can be ...
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| Kawai upright value | 7/5/2006 |
Q: In 1992 I purchased a Kawai upright piano (new), model 502-F, serial number 24946, cherry wood ...
A: I do not have that info, but searching ebay ...
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| Age Of M. Schulz Co, Piano | 7/4/2006 |
Q: Is this type of piano worth being restored? the keys on the right hand side seem to stick alot. ...
A: I do not have info on the value of this piano, only its age. I would consult a local piano appraiser ...
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| Age of two Antique Pianos | 7/2/2006 |
Q: Brelsford, I have a rosewood Weber square piano which belonged to my GREAT grandmother. ...
A: The Weber serial I have only goes back to 1903- where they start with 54700, so you do indeed have a ...
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| Your response to my question | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I sent you a question this morning about my Wurlitzer piano to which you answered "I have already ...
A: That was done on accident, a very similar question came throug h at the same time, the response you ...
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| Electric Keyboard | 6/9/2006 |
Q: I have been given the task of purchasing a new keyboard for my church. We are looking for a ...
A: http://www.music123.com/customerservice/buyguides/buyGuide_portkeyboard_music123.aspx check page ...
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| Selling value of Kimball K800 organ? | 5/14/2006 |
Q: My mother in law has a Kimball "Fascination" K800 organ in prime condition - well maintained, etc., ...
A: I do not have info on that one, but ...
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| value of a piano | 4/19/2006 |
Q: Brelsford, I have a Kimball piano that was built around 1905-1908, as determined by the ...
A: I do not have an exact value on that model, but I would suspect it has value simply because of its ...
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| piano purchase | 1/8/2006 |
Q: -------------------------Budget is flexible. Trying to understand best options. Please reply ...
A: http://www.music123.com/Valdesta-Classico-750-Digital-Piano-i106829.music?affil=chrisb is a nicely ...
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| Piano Question | 12/30/2005 |
Q: I am considering the purchase of a Baby Grand Kranich & Bach piano. The serial # is 36300. Do you ...
A: I am not familiar with the brand, I would suggest searching for it on ebay to check going values, ...
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| buying a stage piano | 7/21/2005 |
Q: I want to buy a used keyboard for gigging and would like to know what are your recommendations. The ...
A: http://www.music123.com/Yamaha-DGX505-i127023.music?affil=chrisb check the one above The DGX505 is ...
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| chromaesthesia | 5/21/2005 |
Q: I have a young piano student who appears to be chromaesthetic. While I have found definitions and ...
A: I am not exactly sure what if anything special to do, other than to acknowledge it while teaching ...
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| Piano Teachers | 5/13/2005 |
Q: I don't know if you could possibly find out but I have been in want of a piano teacher for a year ...
A: I believe there is a site called privatelessons.com check it, also, you might contact local ...
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| When to start Piano Lessons | 4/10/2005 |
Q: We have young children, age 3 to 7. What is the best age to start piano lessons. We do not expect ...
A: I own a music studio in RI, as well as http://www.chrisbsmusic.com for the 3 yr old, I would ...
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| Efficient Practice (revisited) | 8/29/2004 |
Q: I am still working on developing efficient practice habits. One instructor told me that it was ...
A: That is one approach, another is to do a theory analysis of the pieces before you even go to the ...
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| Piano Purchase | 8/24/2004 |
Q: I have two children - 10 year old boy and 7 year old girl. My daughter is VERY interested in ...
A: It is a great option, I would sugges looking at one below ...
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| organ/piano question | 6/8/2004 |
Q: I have played the piano and organ for many years but am moving to a smaller home and will be giving ...
A: https://www.music123.com/KORG-CX3-i19489.music?affil=chrisb the product above is what they make ...
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| Technique/ Learning Difficulties | 3/18/2004 |
Q: You may be the best qualified to answer my question, as you have had lots of time to observe the ...
A: It is a very solid core, play the exercises at tempos which enable you to play the correctly, slowly ...
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