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Right, I'm committed now. First lesson booked for Monday 27th

I didn't go for the teacher at the end of my garden as his phone isn't accepting calls, so went with a lady called Joanne who's just round the corner anyway. Just having the initial lesson then we'll see where to go from there.

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Seen it a few times before, but well worth another look. Tis indeed funny.

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Back seems better today, my body appears to be in a correct (ish) line. So hoping that it'll be fine in the morning for me to continue with the epic build. Seemed to have got a bit of sun stroke in Sutton Park today. I know it's only April, but my skin is that crap.

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How is everyone's Easter? I had a lovely joint earlier on and my mouth has a really queer taste in it. I need a good three pints of Guinness to quench this one! Easter, mmmmm Good Friday started good, and ended bad when my back went. Saturday was as expected, no loft work because of the back. Sunda...

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we had our Queen's Jubilee street party down back in 1977 Ah, reminiscing! I am now officially old. Same here, I pass the location of the Jubilee party most days as my Mom and Dad are still in the same house. Also remember what a fix the fancy dress competition was. The girl that dressed up as the ...

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Barrie Heaton wrote: Or on the UK Piano Page

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Noticed the listing here as well, nothing as close as Shane at present. Not too sure which house he's in, I'll investigate (I could call, but that would be too easy).

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dave brum wrote:Who have you found then? Is it Shane?

Initially looked at a lady called Joanne, but it seems Shane's postcode is at the end of my garden.

That may be too close! I could have piano lessons and still access my wireless network if needed.

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Glad it looks easy to get to. The one I may use is a few streets away. So will probably walk it.

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Is there a direct bus to Shirley?, I know the short way if I'm driving (past the blues training ground).

I need to get round to contacting a teacher, will wait until after the holidays though.

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I might get a sheet made, Louise is good with the sewing machine.

Indeed it is a pity about new (ish) houses. Personally I don't think the neighbours would be too impressed with an upright being wheeled into the house.

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Sorry, I meant the other new arrival It's me being slow, feeling dazed and confused due the loft work Bear in mind Steve that Gill is a piano tuner and if all pianos in this world were electrical, she'd be out of work! Hence the response from her. Personally I'd love an acoustic upright, they don't...

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BTW Steve congratulaions on your new arrival - a brother or maybe a sister for Rachel it seems!!! Tis a brother for Rachel, not so new now, he's nearly 5 months :) I'd send it back if I were you; it's bent and it's got electric in it...:D None of the walls are straight in my loft conversion so it'l...

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markymark wrote:Do I sense a digital piano review coming on....?

Possibly, however for the next 2 weeks I'll be finishing the loft, starting the bathroom/bedroom work. I'll see what I can squeeze in though.

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Monday arrived and so did this.................

Bit of a beast compared the old midi keyboard. Rachel loves it, she managed to get a drum beat going on it before I had a look in. Poor girl, she's going to be a geek like me

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dave brum wrote:You should be able to play something easy like Bach's Minuet in G by next Christmas!

Possibly, I'll have a look for the score then decide if it's easy or not!

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I did see him from the kop stand, he had his own bench. Didn't see him last season from what I can remember. As for the deal, I wait and see what I can do first!

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Gill the Piano wrote:Have I missed summat? Who's Steve Cooper?

Tis me, slighty drunk at present. Head hurting a bit as well. Still I'm off tomorrow, so all is good

Thanks for the comments

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I started about a month of so ago (aged 38), still not done much at the moment. I'm waiting until my new DP arrives before I start real lessons (currently using Apple Garageband for my lessons).

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I'm sure a compromise can be worked out. Anyway, my new keyboard should be here on monday. I noticed it's now available for £499 inc stand and pedal board now! I paid £549. Gearformusic have given me a refund for the pedals (£49), which is nice. I'm on the look out for a stood now, I doubt my office...

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Found your post, I hope she has recovered.

On the subject of ex piano stores, I remember Beatties in Solihull used to have a musical instrument section. Now they are House of Fraser everything has changed (unless it's moved)

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Use this thread to introduce yourself and tell us something about yourself. O.k. then.... Following on from my 'Hello World' thread, I'm Steve, short, ginger(ish), glasses and probably too overweight. I'm a IT person who can still remember MS-Dos (and preferred it to be honest) and when Windows was...

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Sorry it's taken a while to get back to you No problems, I guess your a little busy at the moment. I rather like John Lewis for bathroom equipment, but marriage is about being democratic. I have no choice when it comes to such stuff, talking of John Lewis it seems most of our house bits tends to co...

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It is sad not having a decent Piano shop, though I guess we've probably got a few in the surrounding area. As for the blues, I've done my 12 year sentence as a season ticket holder. Got bored last year and gave it up. Found other things I can spend £1200 on (£600 season ticket £600 associated pub an...

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Dave,

Possible bad news about The Piano Studio. I noticed a To Let sign above the shop today, letting the ground floor retail unit. So possibly one less store for the great City.

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That's pianos for you Steve - they're so addictive! I'm starting to notice that, I do tend to stay up a little later than I should attempting to play. I am however no expert when it comes to connecting my piano to this PC, which is a sourse of frustration as I want to upload some of my playing onto...

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dave brum wrote:You will be measuring your lounge up and thinking 'is it big enough for a small upright' soon!

If I lived in a detached house maybe. Mind you there's always room at mom and dads.

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I don't really want to start a discussion on digital pianos on this forum but have you not looked at Yamaha's? I did, I liked the P85. But preferred the Casio in the end. I discounted the Pro Keys 88 after trying the keyboard. It just didn't feel right. Both the Yamaha and Casio felt right and soun...

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Does Louise play any musical instruments? None, we both started to learn the guitar together. But in the end she gave up. Rachel has a toy keyboard round my mom and dads which she loves to make noise on. I'll get her started when she's around 6. At 4 she's not got the patience for it (or anything e...

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So at least you'll be able to get your new digital piano up there. You may want to take lessons and pass on what you've learnt to Louise or maybe Rachel (I've found your blogspot!) Not forgetting Callum, I not blogged with his name. He was cooper clone ver2 for a few days until we eventually decide...

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Your right, it's an attic. Newish baby boy means I have to vacate bedroom 3, move into the loft and do a fair bit of DIY involving a bathroom suite and a wall. I'm not a builder, just someone who works in IT who's too tight to spend money on builders/electricians/plumbers. Though I may get a plumber...

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I did have a look at Ebay, as the new one looks a good deal I've ended up getting it. I like the look of Broughton, If I had the room maybe I would get something bigger. I went for the narrow keyboard as it's going up here...... http://www.kebablog.co.uk/blogpics/loft_5.jpg http://www.kebablog.co.uk...

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Tried a few around Snowhill, not much luck as they (as I thought) are more Guitar based. Reverb have plenty of Roland pianos (as did PMT), but alas no cheapy stuff for me. I might just order the one I think is the best (PX-320) as i've found it for 499 including the stand at Gear4music.com. Chances ...

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Saturday you mean? I should be able to pop down, I don't think she's got anything planned for me yet. Had another play with Digital Pianos again today. I'll try and checkout a few other music stores (there's a few over by Snowhill station), but I think most of the brum stores concentrate on Guitars....

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I stopped at the Piano Studio, it still seems to be open. But only on Saturdays between 9-5. Looks to be a small shop with a grand (or baby) and some uprights. Maybe they do lessons from the shop?

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dave brum wrote:Here's the Chelmsley Wood song for you, Steve. Incidentally, they're from Kings Heath!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDt0FKg-c4I

Ta, had to laugh at the lyrics. You wouldn't want to wake up for Chelmsley. I hope they've done a song about the number 50 bus!

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What's Alpine pop? Is it that cheap tasteless stuff that passes for soft drinks that you get five of for a pound in Cheapsave Bargains?? Sort of, it was cheap pop that used to be bought to your door. It probably wasn't much be than tap water with a bit of flavour and fizz. Epic fail on the piano sh...

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It's on my way home, but I should finish early tomorrow so will have look. I've not heard of Broadcast before, as they mention Chelmsley Wood I hope they mention Alpine pop.

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I'll pay a visit for you. Probably in a few days

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Not contacted anyone just yet. Still dabbling on the keyboard at the moment. A little indecisive about my next purchase!

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Dave, I've not noticed that piano shop before (I did visit the Chinese next door once), you taught me something I didn't know! I do remember Sparkies pianos, odd shop, always looked at it from the bus. He had a sign saying he was a direct descendant of Shakespeare, oh and there was a suit of armour ...

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I'm in Yardley, so that's sort of east(ish).

Thanks for the info, by the way.

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If you could PM those details it would be great.

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Sorry if I've gone round the Wrekin a bit!! No problems, I'm open to advice at the moment. Like many I guess I'm falling into the unknown, do I settle with what I've got and then upgrade and relearn later on a proper keyboard or just buy now. I guess the advice buy cheap buy twice probably is worth...

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If I were you Steve, I wouldn't compromise on the issue of weighted keys. After all playing one with weighted keys will help your fingers a lot more. I was thinking about this..... M-Audio 88 Key semi-weighted But this might be better..... M-Audio 88-Key Hammer Action Premium Stage Piano I'm guessi...

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I played with a baby grand* recently, and the difference is shocking! Will have a look at semi-weighted, but not too sure if that's a halfway approach. I do know a friend with an upright piano, so may have a play. Just playing a few chords at the moment, it doesn't sound too bad. In the 4 weeks or s...

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......Just joined up, so thought I'd say hello :) Only just started to play, not had any real lessons yet just the lessons on Garageband. Though I reckon real lessons are probably the way to go. As for 'my piano' it's not real, it's a M-Audio Keystation 49 connected to my Mac Mini using Garageband. ...

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