Should I buy digital or normal piano to start learning piano? Should I get one or just play at school or teacher's place? Any advice? Thanks.
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If you were composing piano pieces, what music notation software would you recommend - MuseScore, Finale, Sibelius, or something else?
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Ic.. I often mistake the DAW together with these! |
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Logic Pro does have notation capabilities, but it's probably bare basics. |
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logic_Pro Officially a DAW |
I'm told that I cannot turn off the power to my piano. Why? What is the power for?
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Are you using normal or digital piano? |
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Normal |
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Then the power should be for the heater inside the piano. Recommended to leave it on, so that the moisture don't build up. |
Excellent Transcriptions #2 - Frank Dupree's transcription of Gershwin's An American in Paris is so well done that people have been asking for his version to replace the current simplistic rendition being sold today. It's that good!
PART 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBSXpKj_WSA
PART 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtSh6JfiSSA... See More
Excellent Transcriptions #2 - Frank Dupree's transcription of Gershwin's An American in Paris is so well done that people have been asking for his version to replace the current simplistic rendition being sold today. It's that good!
PART 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBSXpKj_WSA
PART 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtSh6JfiSSA
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I watched the film! But is this used in the film? |
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The 1951 movie An American in Paris (starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron) only features the orchestral version of the piece. This transcription is a 2014 version for a pianist to indulge in and... See More The 1951 movie An American in Paris (starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron) only features the orchestral version of the piece. This transcription is a 2014 version for a pianist to indulge in and perform with. However, I haven't seen it on sale anywhere yet, possibly some copyright issues. |
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Haha. I like the turning effect of the video btw. Rarely seen. |
Is there a min qualification in sg for teachers to start teaching piano? I hear different stories across. Some say gr 8, some say must have teacher cert. Is there such a thing called teacher cert?
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Susan, I have a full "thesis" on the topic you're mentioning! But to cut to the chase, the answer is "it depends". Did you know, for example, on how enlightened and forward-moving are music... See More Susan, I have a full "thesis" on the topic you're mentioning! But to cut to the chase, the answer is "it depends". Did you know, for example, on how enlightened and forward-moving are music organisations like SOTA, YSTCM, NIE Music Unit, MOE's MEP, etc. whereby they no longer look for graded exam qualifications (e.g. ABRSM) for their students' entrance criteria? Also, I'm now helping my friend's newly established music school to scout for piano teachers - and their credentials are the LEAST we look out for! |
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If no cert, how to prove the teacher is qualified? |
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The short answer to your question is to interview, audition and examine the portfolio of the teacher-to-be. The latter includes his experience in the music industry, his works, etc. For me (and... See More The short answer to your question is to interview, audition and examine the portfolio of the teacher-to-be. The latter includes his experience in the music industry, his works, etc. For me (and several others in the music education industry) will also observe a demo lesson by him to gauge pedagogical suitability. Many a time, these supersede the paper qualifications he possesses (if any). Disciplines like medicine and engineering would definitely need certified credentials because we can't risk doctors prescribing the wrong medication leading to deaths; and neither can we risk living in buildings that might collapse anytime. But what is music? What is its inherent risk? But if we are talking about teaching FOR THE SAKE of letting students go through the graded EXAMS, then of course his credentials would ONLY matter then. |
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But for many parents like me, I dunno music. So I can't interview them the way you can. I need something easier to measure with. Paper qualifications will be one consideration, of cos. Just... See More But for many parents like me, I dunno music. So I can't interview them the way you can. I need something easier to measure with. Paper qualifications will be one consideration, of cos. Just wondering can any person who knows how to play the piano, and take some exams b4, just suddenly one day decides to teach, and can teach straight away? |
This Schoenberg brand baby piano, unlike many other makes, is a real piano just like its regular counterparts (e.g. hammering onto strings), except it is smaller and having fewer octaves. Despite that, you can still play the full piece of Bach's Invention No. 13 in Am on it without the need to perform any transpositions! And it needs at 4 adults to carry it because of its heavy weight. Makes of other small pianos sound more like glockenspiels instead of regular pianos because they use the... See More
This Schoenberg brand baby piano, unlike many other makes, is a real piano just like its regular counterparts (e.g. hammering onto strings), except it is smaller and having fewer octaves. Despite that, you can still play the full piece of Bach's Invention No. 13 in Am on it without the need to perform any transpositions! And it needs at 4 adults to carry it because of its heavy weight. Makes of other small pianos sound more like glockenspiels instead of regular pianos because they use the mechanism of that of the toy piano's.
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This type of piano is a rare sight in Singapore! In fact, yours is the first such piano that I came across. Thanks for hosting Pianovers Meetup #12 and giving so many of us a chance to... See More This type of piano is a rare sight in Singapore! In fact, yours is the first such piano that I came across. Thanks for hosting Pianovers Meetup #12 and giving so many of us a chance to actually play on it! |
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You are most welcome! |
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Very interesting piano!! Never seen one quite like it in sg |
Happy Birthday in the style of Chopin!
Improvised by Edoardo Brotto
Transcribed by Alexander Norden
Revised and approved by Edoardo Brotto
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Mine's 4 years old. Haven't started any music lessons. You send her for any classes? |
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No. I am teaching her myself for now; to see if she has passion for the piano. |
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Michael - yes, it is Op 69 No 2. Would you be keen to listen to a more generic Chopin style for Happy Birthday? |
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What's a more generic Chopin style? |
I love Cavatina! Just read up on it in wiki, and it mentioned it was originally written for piano!
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Ya, I just learned in wiki. Ha. The Walking Stick in 1970. Never even heard of this movie. |
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Old movie! |
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Never watch the movie before. 😅 Think the song is more meaningful if you know the story behind? |
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Touching movie. Must watch! |
I saw 2 pianos placed at tanjong pagar mrt there. So anyone can just play on them?
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Mabel, there's always a first time. Try when there's no one around? Then, try again when there's one around? |
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Mabel, the weekly Pianovers Meetup platform is an excellent place to start. I never thought it was possible for me too, until I discovered this. There're a few regular beginners both adults (incl... See More Mabel, the weekly Pianovers Meetup platform is an excellent place to start. I never thought it was possible for me too, until I discovered this. There're a few regular beginners both adults (incl myself) and kids, all having fun in this supportive community of passionate pianists. A "must see to believe". Next meetup June 24 2018. |
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Albert, your profile is impressive. You have played so many pieces! |
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Sometimes, I see piano in hospital. Also public piano? |
So many repeated notes on the right hand.. must be very tiring!
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I heard the keys are heavier on a grand. Shouldn't it be more tiring instead? |
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Keys are indeed heavier on a grand but they have something called double escapement. Double escapement allows for quick play of repeated notes. If I remember correctly, the hammer does not fall... See More Keys are indeed heavier on a grand but they have something called double escapement. Double escapement allows for quick play of repeated notes. If I remember correctly, the hammer does not fall completely, just partially. |
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Interesting. Double escapement. Gotta read up on that! |
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Watching the double escapement action is way better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGxuD3lWaCs |