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by Lottie
26 Jul 2011, 22:29
Forum: Piano History
Topic: My new piano
Replies: 3
Views: 5851

My new piano

Thanks to this forum - and Mark Goodwin pianos, I am taking delivery of a gorgeous Yamaha tomorrow. I am donating my old piano to a very deserving cause. I hope my piano skills improve.
by Lottie
28 Jun 2011, 16:13
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Knapell Upright Piano
Replies: 4
Views: 6192

Re: Knapell Upright Piano

Sounds good to me - don't tell the grandkids!! :P
by Lottie
28 Jun 2011, 14:48
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Knapell Upright Piano
Replies: 4
Views: 6192

Re: Knapell Upright Piano

Hi I have now found the serial no. of my Knappell piano - 43789. After I had searched for the number, I decided to give it a jolly old clean - something I haven't done since I bought it over ten years ago. (I am hanging my head in shame). :oops: I have polished the outside, but I always felt that wh...
by Lottie
27 Jun 2011, 19:17
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Knapell Upright Piano
Replies: 4
Views: 6192

Knapell Upright Piano

Hi
I have got a Knapell Upright piano. I believe it dates from around 1900. Can you tell me anything about this particular make please? Thanks
by Lottie
07 Jun 2011, 20:21
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: an adult learner, HELP - FRUSTRATED
Replies: 21
Views: 29766

Re: an adult learner, HELP - FRUSTRATED

That made me chuckle - I saw Pete Townsend at a club in Manchester in the 60's. I don't think they were in their smashing things up phase then. I practised all my scales today - I struggled to remember them and had to refer to my Grade 2 book. I have ordered the sight reading book recommended on thi...
by Lottie
06 Jun 2011, 20:36
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: an adult learner, HELP - FRUSTRATED
Replies: 21
Views: 29766

Re: an adult learner, HELP - FRUSTRATED

I have just joined this forum as I was searching the Internet for help. I had my first piano lesson aged 50! I had lessons for two years and did grades 1 and 2. I got distinctions in my theory tests, but my nerves always let me down in the practical tests, where I only got a Merit. Other things in m...