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by TonyG
05 Sep 2007, 18:29
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Are there any good Jazz Piano lessons online?
Replies: 3
Views: 8605

My friend Eugene Portman I was delighted to learn in 2005, had made an exceptional jazz pianist (last time I saw him was in 1978!). He has lots of sites and lots of information. I do seem to remember reading about structuring jazz chords and harmonies from one of his links. Better do a Google on him...
by TonyG
01 Sep 2007, 10:05
Forum: Digital Pianos
Topic: So THAT"S why Yamaha GT20's cost so much.......
Replies: 6
Views: 21296

:D Well I'll agree with all the comments made here. Let's get it all into perspective: I've just bought a CLP 220, but do you honestly believe that if I had the remote space in which to put an acoustic, where it would not upset my family or neighbours, I would not have done so? If I saw a decent Kem...
by TonyG
30 Aug 2007, 20:48
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: piano teacher rates?
Replies: 2
Views: 7141

If you think what you pay a hairdresser or plumber or anyone who took a couple of years to learn the basics of their craft, it's cheap!! As for frequency of lessons, you wouldn't cope with more than half an hour if you're a beginner - there's only so much that a) you can be taught, and b) you can t...
by TonyG
30 Aug 2007, 20:44
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Broadwood & Sons piano
Replies: 21
Views: 23303

Hello Diane, I was assuming it was for a Church on the basis of it only being 4 and a half octaves. Thus just being used maybe as an alternative to a harmonium etc. In actual fact it is of a full octave range for that era and make. So I don't believe it was built for Church use specifically. However...
by TonyG
26 Aug 2007, 12:18
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Eurogreens Einladung
Replies: 3
Views: 6622

I don't think my Clavinova, Electone or WK3500 give of CO2 emissions do they? (I might do while I'm playing them!) :? Must get back to polishing my two 4x4s now Whilst we are having a laugh, I've just been reading about Yamaha U Series Pianos: advertised as "Designed with the professional in mi...
by TonyG
25 Aug 2007, 09:45
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Broadwood & Sons piano
Replies: 21
Views: 23303

What an intriguing instrument. I'm looking forward to the experts reply here myself. A 4 and a half octave Broadwood upright. Would it have been made for Church and Chapel use? I can say with authority however that a Broadwood is not firewood! It may not necessarily be worth anything. But someone wo...
by TonyG
24 Aug 2007, 08:02
Forum: Digital Pianos
Topic: first keyboard
Replies: 3
Views: 8715

Sadly the cheaper the keyboard the less octave range you seem to get. I always suggest the WK as it's 6 octaves. So where next? Casio CTK. These are used to good effect in the popular video based on Kenneth Baker's course, called "The Complete Keyboard Player". Ebay an ideal source possibl...
by TonyG
23 Aug 2007, 22:44
Forum: Digital Pianos
Topic: Cronenwerth digital pianos
Replies: 6
Views: 16282

Once you sort out the translations it'll still cost you 150 Euros to have this delivered & do you reckon all the demo. songs will be Bierkeller? They also do a portable piano for 150 Euros. But this lot will cost you around 500 Euros I believe: Features: 88-Tasten Digital- Piano gewichtete Taste...
by TonyG
23 Aug 2007, 22:19
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: buy phentermine online
Replies: 2
Views: 9546

Phentermine? I think they had one of those in the old Belle Vue, Manchester. Not a bad piano. Now was it in the Kent, Cumberland, Bavarian Suite or Kings Hall. Too long ago, my memory fails me. :wink: I just remember the knackered Bosendorfer Grand with cigarette burns on the keys and dried vomit un...
by TonyG
23 Aug 2007, 21:53
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: One Free Best Pharma Best in This Site
Replies: 2
Views: 6017

Hey man, and I'm frightened of giving a link to my website in case I get chucked out! :D
by TonyG
23 Aug 2007, 21:25
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Know sheet music by hearth
Replies: 4
Views: 8965

Sheet music by hearth? Is this a gag that I'm gonna fall for? Fred Hearth's Sonata in B quadruple Sharp for Tuba and Piccolo? Ok then , sheet music by heart. Piano teacher wants you to memorise sheet music? Every rest, every staccato, every semiquaver? Sounds rather un-teacherlike to me. How is this...
by TonyG
23 Aug 2007, 19:09
Forum: Digital Pianos
Topic: first keyboard
Replies: 3
Views: 8715

Buy yourself a Casio WK 3000/3200/3500/3700. Nice 'Grand Piano Tone' on it using ZPi sound source (whatever that is!). You'll be able to either record onboard or sequence backings for your guitar playing too. It's a HUGE bag of tricks for very little money, and the tonewheel organ voices just have t...
by TonyG
23 Aug 2007, 17:44
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: buying and learning on a digital piano
Replies: 2
Views: 6852

I realise that, as a man, you are easily seduced by bells and whistles on things, but have you considered getting a real piano? You'll get a far better idea of touch and tone- production. As an adult beginner, you'll need application and PATIENCE. And don't be too hard on yourself...no, it won't so...
by TonyG
23 Aug 2007, 17:27
Forum: Digital Pianos
Topic: Buying a digital piano, budget: £500
Replies: 1
Views: 7415

Some great deals on YDP 131, currently as low as £419 during August. I questioned thoroughly a sales rep of a large UK distributor recently: "What is the YDP 131, - is it a P70 dressed as furniture?" His answer was surprisingly frank - "well yes (and no)" - whatever that meant. B...
by TonyG
23 Aug 2007, 17:12
Forum: Digital Pianos
Topic: can a yamaha p60 half pedal?????
Replies: 1
Views: 7181

You'll probably not be interested now seeing you posted in May, but I bought a Roland half-damper for my P60 a couple of years ago.

Worked nicely. Cost UK then - about £26.