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01-27-2013, 11:51 PM | #1 | |
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I really want to learn to play the piano. If you can play the piano, you can wow people at parties or occasionally in the mall. We didn't know it, but a fellow on our block passed away this summer, and his estate sale was this weekend. We went over there to check it out, and this guy had a harpsichord, a really nice one that was also art. I really wanted it, but it was $4,500 and the wife laughed at me.
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01-28-2013, 01:23 AM | #2 | |
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There's nothing better than scenes in Woody Allen movies, where just about anyone can sit down at the piano and play old standards. I've always thought that was lovely and such a party treat. I can guarantee that if you bought any old piano, had it tuned and hired a teacher, you'd be playing and enjoying yourself in no time. Sincerely. |
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01-28-2013, 10:45 AM | #3 | |
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01-27-2013, 09:51 PM | #4 |
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Well, I typed up a big long response and somehow when I hit submit, it disappeared.
In a nutshell: 1. Have her start on piano. Learn to read music and develop both hands. 2. If she wants to play in school band, check with the school. My kids' program doesn't include guitar. 3. I would start her on acoustic. I think it builds finger strength and encourages good fret mechanics. Electrics with lighter gauge strings can breed laziness. |
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01-27-2013, 11:53 PM | #5 | |
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Did you put a patch on her right eye when she was born so she wouldn't be lazy with her sight? Why would you want to handicap her out of the gate? Last edited by Gadzooks; 01-28-2013 at 12:25 AM.. |
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01-28-2013, 10:49 AM | #6 | |
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Yes, lighter strings and a lower action might lead to quicker results. I can also say from personal experience that it fosters bad habits. Futhermore, now that I play my electric in B standard with 12-56 strings, the time I spent on the acoustic is invaluable. Switching from 8's or 9's to these would be very hard to do simply from a finger wear/fatigue standpoint. They're chunky. And my youngest daughter had a strabismus. She had to wear a path over her eye for 2 years. How dare you! |
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01-28-2013, 11:31 AM | #7 | |
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I learned on an electric with 8's and moved on to acoustic later. BTW - I'm sorry about your daughter's strabismus, (I had to look that up). I hope she's better now. |
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01-28-2013, 11:43 AM | #8 | |
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I would start on an acoustic because I think it teaches better technique if and when she chooses to pursue it further, say classical guitar in college. The last thing I want is for her guitar playing to turn out like mine! |
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01-27-2013, 09:54 PM | #9 |
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Don't do it man you'll have loser band members at your place
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01-27-2013, 11:05 PM | #10 |
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question, i have an idea that requires necks of guitars...what would be a good way of aquiring old guitars to confiscate the necks?
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01-27-2013, 11:27 PM | #11 | |
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01-28-2013, 08:44 AM | #12 |
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Not to hijack your thread htis, but youtube Guthrie Govan - Along the Tracks.
I think it's something you might appreciate. |
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