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- by Feg
- 24 Feb 2014, 20:29
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
I have a blue rudiments of music book too which predates the red one! See, I am really ancient
- by Feg
- 24 Feb 2014, 18:40
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: 1840 Broadwood Cabinet Pianoforte
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13622
Re: 19th Century Broadwood Cabinet model
For all things Broadwood, contact Dr A Lawrence at Finchcocks Museum. I believe original manufacture and sales records still exist.
- by Feg
- 22 Feb 2014, 20:40
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
I have lots of things to be happy about today.
My Mother's 80th birthday.
My Ikea bargain corner footstool.
Dave Brum's !Eureka moment!
My Mother's 80th birthday.
My Ikea bargain corner footstool.
Dave Brum's !Eureka moment!
- by Feg
- 22 Feb 2014, 17:51
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
Oh, yes GillGill the Piano wrote:Keep reading; we're impressed so far, aren't we, Feg?
- by Feg
- 21 Feb 2014, 20:46
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
I am happy to read loads of positive comments from someone who is struggling a bit just now
- by Feg
- 18 Feb 2014, 09:35
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
Check him out on google, Gill. He has relocated to Edinburgh
- by Feg
- 16 Feb 2014, 11:35
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Organs.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 80374
Re: Organs.
My understanding is that each keyboard works a different rank of pipes as does the pedal board.
Therefore, both keyboards have the same compass.
Therefore, both keyboards have the same compass.
- by Feg
- 15 Feb 2014, 20:16
- Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
- Topic: Dave teaches himself piano - again.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 89024
Re: Dave teaches himself piano - again.
Well?dave brum wrote:Something rather unusually interesting has happened.....
- by Feg
- 28 Jan 2014, 21:47
- Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
- Topic: Dave teaches himself piano - again.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 89024
Re: Dave teaches himself piano - again.
I suggested solfa as a sideways step to improve your understanding of the structure of music - scales and melody alike. I think that it might be worthwhile doing some music theory to support your understanding of what you are actually playing. When I was learning, I was taught theory along side the ...
- by Feg
- 28 Jan 2014, 18:56
- Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
- Topic: Dave teaches himself piano - again.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 89024
Re: Dave teaches himself piano - again.
See, I'm not just a pretty face:)Gill the Piano wrote:Brilliant idea, Feg; look it up, Dave! My friend was taught solfa and can sightsing anything as a result.
- by Feg
- 28 Jan 2014, 12:52
- Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
- Topic: Dave teaches himself piano - again.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 89024
Re: Dave teaches himself piano - again.
Have you ever investigated Sol-Fa? My grandmother used play from sol-fa notation
- by Feg
- 25 Jan 2014, 20:33
- Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
- Topic: Dave teaches himself piano - again.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 89024
Re: Dave teaches himself piano - again.
Dave, sorry if this sounds like a daft question, but do you know why you play a F# in a G major scale?
- by Feg
- 19 Jan 2014, 18:49
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
Second motorbike ride of 2014 this afternoon. Not much to report except properly fitting bike gear DOES make a difference to ones comfort as does new helmet and gloves. Next time I take it out, I need to either do town riding or find a quiet road for stop/start practice. Or, as my darling husband su...
- by Feg
- 15 Jan 2014, 10:50
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
There are lots of Aldi products that I like and equally, there are products that I don't! Be warned, Aldi chocolate is cheap and very good:) Cereals, pasta, rice, biscuits, chocolate/sweets, washing liquid, fruit/veg, dairy products etc tend to be on my Aldi list. Toiletries are also very good value...
- by Feg
- 07 Jan 2014, 11:09
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
I'll tell you what's made me happy today. Practicing really basic scales on the piano and noticing silly little muso-scientific things I never noticed before. And feeling like I'm actually LEARNING things. It's amazing just what a change of attitude can do for you! No more complaining about not bei...
- by Feg
- 06 Jan 2014, 21:14
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
Cordura is far more practical than leather, Dave. Modern materials are abrasion resistant, waterproof, and warm. Modern bike jackets and trousers have built-in armour at the shoulders, back, elbows, hips and knees. We also have the benefit of zip out thermal linings and extra zipped vents built into...
- by Feg
- 04 Jan 2014, 23:51
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
Don't know how happy I am, but I now have my own brand new motorbike jacket, cordura trousers and fluorescent helmet. 2014 is the year that Fiona gets back on a motorbike :) Picture please? Don't know why you would want to see a photo Gill :o To be dressed in black, heavy duty motorcycle gear, is n...
- by Feg
- 04 Jan 2014, 19:56
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
I've started playing the violin again for the first time in 30 years! It sounds like someone's standing on the cat's tail, but I'll get there eventually. My main problem is my left thumb, which is very double jointed and "collapses" when holding the violin, making it uncomfortable to hold...
- by Feg
- 04 Jan 2014, 15:25
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
Don't know how happy I am, but I now have my own brand new motorbike jacket, cordura trousers and fluorescent helmet. 2014 is the year that Fiona gets back on a motorbike
- by Feg
- 02 Jan 2014, 13:13
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Piano Lounge Slimmers circle
- Replies: 184
- Views: 262586
Re: Piano Lounge Slimmers circle
Trust JL or not, there is a big difference between £45 and £140
I work on the basis that £45 is worth spending to find out if it makes a difference and, if it doesn't help, well not too much money spent.
I work on the basis that £45 is worth spending to find out if it makes a difference and, if it doesn't help, well not too much money spent.
- by Feg
- 01 Jan 2014, 18:12
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Piano Lounge Slimmers circle
- Replies: 184
- Views: 262586
Re: Piano Lounge Slimmers circle
The Maplin link is the one I'm talking about. I have one (my son has diagnosed depression) and my Mother has one too. I have to admit that it is not used regularly but when we do put it on, it is a comforting yet bright light. I use our one more when I have sewing or other close work to do and my Mu...
- by Feg
- 29 Dec 2013, 17:23
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Piano Lounge Slimmers circle
- Replies: 184
- Views: 262586
Re: Piano Lounge Slimmers circle
Dave, look at Maplin for a SAD Lamp. I bought our one there - paid under £50 for it.
- by Feg
- 28 Dec 2013, 17:17
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
I doubt that many of our esteemed MSP's are versed in Gaelic unless brought up in a Gaelic speaking household. Our Parliamentary business is conducted in English, Scots English.
- by Feg
- 28 Dec 2013, 12:47
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
Dave, I am most unlikely to hear Gaelic spoken on the streets of Edinburgh. Although it is commonly held to be Scotlands native language, it is only so in the Highlands and the Hebrides. Scotland has more than one 'mither' tongue. Scots, or Lowland Scots, and Doric which is spoken in the North East ...
- by Feg
- 13 Dec 2013, 22:53
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
What's so good about carbon fibre, Feg? Is it noticeably different to use? Snottingham had better brace itself then, Dave - hope you find some bargains! It is much lighter than a traditional lever with very little flex. Very controllable. It's going take a bit of getting used to but after using it ...
- by Feg
- 12 Dec 2013, 23:27
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
The arrival of my new carbon fibre tuning lever from across the pond
- by Feg
- 11 Dec 2013, 20:57
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: What's Made You Happy Today???
- Replies: 796
- Views: 666687
Re: What's Made You Happy Today???
Tuning a 1879 Kaps grand
- by Feg
- 04 Dec 2013, 20:37
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
I appreciate the sentiments expressed by your signs, Gill. I didn't always love cooking, it is a skill which I have learned to love. The bit I detest is the deciding what to cook bit. There are four of us to feed (I have two grown children at home) and I can't please everyone! I don't understand you...
- by Feg
- 03 Dec 2013, 21:42
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
I understand that, but...cooking??? :shock: :D Don't you cook, Gill? Daughter has officially passed the new cooker as fit for baking :) However, the chocolate fudge cake has yet to pass the taste test. Chocolate chip cupcakes baked earlier have been sampled and passed with Distinction! I love cooki...
- by Feg
- 03 Dec 2013, 16:33
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
Ah, that explains one of my hob settings. I have the facility to either Power Boost for quick boiling, or a setting which brings it up to the desired heat setting quickly. It shows as A on my control panel.
- by Feg
- 03 Dec 2013, 10:01
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
Didn't have those problems last night. White sauce is, of course, started on a low heat anyway and the pasta simmered rather nicely on setting 4. Mind you, half my pans are not suitable for induction hobs so I am having to part with a full set of Circulon cookware. My other set has a ground base so ...
- by Feg
- 03 Dec 2013, 09:25
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
I do, indeed, have an induction hob. I have purchased an AEG Maxiclasse freestanding cooker. Last night's tea was macaroni cheese and the pasta water had boiled in the time it took me to get the pasta out of the cupboard, get the scales out and weigh the pasta! Daughter was in charge of white sauce ...
- by Feg
- 02 Dec 2013, 23:12
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
Changing the subject for a minute, and in the random comment vein, my new cooker arrived this afternoon. It's going to take a while to get the hang of new-fangled terms like multi-function ovens and Power Boost hob, but I didn't burn tea :) I am also awaiting the arrival of my new tuning lever all t...
- by Feg
- 01 Dec 2013, 18:36
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Piano Lounge Slimmers circle
- Replies: 184
- Views: 262586
Re: Piano Lounge Slimmers circle
You need a SAD lamp! They are brill
- by Feg
- 16 Nov 2013, 00:03
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
I get TV, phone and internet from Virgin. Their broadband is unlimited and I have a great fixed fee phone package. I'm looking at Virgin for all 3 as well, Fiona. We have TV from them but nothing else (£32 for XL pack), then £23 for BT unlimited UK calls anytime, and £16 to 3 for Internet, but as I...
- by Feg
- 15 Nov 2013, 22:31
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
I get TV, phone and internet from Virgin. Their broadband is unlimited and I have a great fixed fee phone package.
- by Feg
- 15 Nov 2013, 18:03
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
Yesdave brum wrote:To change the subject, do you have unlimited broadband Gill (and Feg)?
- by Feg
- 06 Nov 2013, 17:29
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Balerno Music Festival
- Replies: 13
- Views: 24012
Re: Balerno Music Festival
I don't tune any of the pianos for the Festival The tuning (if they are tuned) is done by the tuner who tunes the church pianos and it ain't me!Gill the Piano wrote:...and I bet you're tuning the piano for it too!
However, if I have my way, that will change
- by Feg
- 04 Nov 2013, 21:04
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Balerno Music Festival
- Replies: 13
- Views: 24012
Re: Balerno Music Festival
Equal emphasis on each of the three syllabyls.
- by Feg
- 03 Nov 2013, 22:23
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Balerno Music Festival
- Replies: 13
- Views: 24012
Re: Balerno Music Festival
Hush, Gill! Without going into too many details, the politics of the committee are such that they need a Chairperson who is not affiliated to any of the participating organisations - Church, Folk Club, Bowling Club etc. Guess who doesn't belong to any of the above :?: 'She-who-really-needs-her-head-...
- by Feg
- 02 Nov 2013, 17:01
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Balerno Music Festival
- Replies: 13
- Views: 24012
Balerno Music Festival
I have lived in Balerno, a village to the west of Edinburgh, for almost 30 years. For the past six years, we have had a music festival which started out at a week long but has grown to cover three weeks at the end of September/beginning of October. If you are interested in the type of events on offe...
- by Feg
- 21 Oct 2013, 18:45
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Random thoughts or comments...
- Replies: 1635
- Views: 1319175
Re: Random thoughts or comments...
Ahem, I'm still here although more inclined to keep my own counsel these daysGill the Piano wrote:Yep, ain't nobody here but us chickens, as the song says!
- by Feg
- 30 May 2013, 20:28
- Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
- Topic: Grade 3 in the summer sitting for old turniphead 'ere
- Replies: 106
- Views: 59317
Re: Grade 3 in the summer sitting for old turniphead 'ere
I'm glad I came across this thread. In a few weeks time I'll have a decent piano again and I'll be re-learning after many years. Sight reading was always my problem. I passed grades 1-3 (as a child 40+ years ago) easily; scraped through 4 by the skin of my teeth getting bascially 0 on sight reading...
- by Feg
- 21 May 2013, 22:33
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: My project which I am excited about
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17615
Re: My project which I am excited about
That sounds like a lot of work, Gizzy. I'm exhausted just reading your post :) It's a pity that we are geographically so far apart as I would have been more than willing to volunteer my services. I'm afraid that from Balerno, all I can offer is moral support. I don't see what it wrong with a bit of ...
- by Feg
- 09 Feb 2013, 17:24
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: want to sell piano
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5765
Re: want to sell piano
As it says in the blue box at the top of this forum....... "Please don't ask us to place a value on your piano as an on site inspection is required. Contact your local piano tuner who will be more than happy to help" Unfortunately, if the piano needs to be tuned and several keys need to be...
- by Feg
- 05 Feb 2013, 21:54
- Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
- Topic: Understanding sheet music
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10293
Re: Understanding sheet music
It is an A Flat :) The first note of the bass is also an A flat. The key signature at the start of the stave tells you that there are four flats - B, E, A and D. Every instance of those notes will be flat unless the music states otherwise with a natural sign. As to converting all of the notes into l...
- by Feg
- 23 Jan 2013, 15:54
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: 1980 Eavestaff
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13154
Re: 1980 Eavestaff
Gill the Piano wrote:Euphemia. Definitely a Euphemia...
- by Feg
- 23 Jan 2013, 12:53
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: 1980 Eavestaff
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13154
Re: 1980 Eavestaff
Colin's post was the first I knew of my new business venture, so no, I don't sell SeccotineBill Kibby wrote:Do I take it from your message that you don't sell seccotine Fiona?
- by Feg
- 23 Jan 2013, 12:19
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: 1980 Eavestaff
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13154
Re: 1980 Eavestaff
Have you tried seccotine? thats what I use. It used to be supplied by a Mr Osborn of Dagnall, Berks - and recently taken over by Fiona Gilroy. I believe she deals with pianos aswell . I dont know her email or website, but Mr Osborn's number is 01442 842752 - he may be able to give you her contact d...
- by Feg
- 12 Dec 2012, 13:09
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: Some advent greetings for you all
- Replies: 30
- Views: 36792
Re: Some advent greetings for you all
These are brilliant, Gizzy. Thank you
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