Weird models #1: Ever seen a Jankó keyboard in action?
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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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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? |
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If you are thinking of finding a piano teacher for your child, then you'd need consider your objective. If you want him/her to take the graded exams (for whatever purpose later in life is yet... See More If you are thinking of finding a piano teacher for your child, then you'd need consider your objective. If you want him/her to take the graded exams (for whatever purpose later in life is yet another big topic by itself, which I shall skip for now) then your question is valid, which I will illustrate below. But if the objective is to let him/her appreciate music, learn it with joy and motivation and to be empowered to play music in a carefree way (without the exam stress) by ear and improvisation for whatever music he likes/listens to, then the paper qualifications of the teacher become highly irrelevant. Let's assume it is the former. Teachers with a teaching licence at a govt school have gone through proper certification and training in pedagogy - explaining why a PhD in Maths may not teach as well as an A Level holder in Maths for a primary school maths syllabus, especially if the latter possess a teaching license (and not the former). In the music ed industry - the phenomenon is similar - my counterparts and I have seen several top notch musicians with superior qualifications but are unable to teach - yet those with lower qualifications can teach better (though their own musicianship isn't that strong). Thus if you are considering between two piano teachers - one with a Diploma in Piano Performance and the other a Diploma in Piano Teaching, and OTHER THINGS BEING EQUAL, the latter is a better choice for your child. |
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. |
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IMHO, the trumpet solo blues tune (followed by the Big Band Broadway feature) is nicer than the Rhapsody in Blue. But in the piano community, fewer know of the former because of it being a non-... See More IMHO, the trumpet solo blues tune (followed by the Big Band Broadway feature) is nicer than the Rhapsody in Blue. But in the piano community, fewer know of the former because of it being a non-piano piece. Thus I always play it via a hybrid of by-ear and improvisation. |
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. |
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 |
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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Hehe. I'm too shy to play in public. Maybe never will. |
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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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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 |
Just viewed the performance of this lady - impressed !
Btw, I usually hear this on the guitar instead. Probably my first, or perhaps second, time hearing it on the piano.
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Thanks Gavin for sharing! Amazing pieces. You can play these? |
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Yes. But the Alhambra piece is very tiring on anything but a grand. And, the Villanesca can be quite tricky. The Cavatina is easiest of the lot. Refer to the individual threads that discusses them... See More Yes. But the Alhambra piece is very tiring on anything but a grand. And, the Villanesca can be quite tricky. The Cavatina is easiest of the lot. Refer to the individual threads that discusses them separately in the forums. Thanks. |
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Gavin, you mean it's not tiring to play on grand piano? |
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Pse see my reply in the Alhambra thread. |