Archive for December, 2009
What are some good songs to learn on the piano as an accompaniment to lyrics. I just learned "This is me" the acoustic version (yes the one from camp rock) because its a pretty one with a nice piano accompaniment. What are some other good ones along the same basis? Like slow, acoustic-y ones centered around, if possible, the piano. Ones mainly on the guitar sometime work, but don’t sound as good.
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Well I think "Apologize" by One Republic is pretty easy.
If you go on youtube and type in like "Apologize" piano tutorial there are some good "teachers" i guess you would call them, that teach you right off the computer. Or you can just get the music if that’s easiest for you.
There is this piece of classical piano music that channel 4 (UK) usually plays in its documentaries. Its kind of sad. Im not sure and its really bugging me now. Any suggestions?
Thanks you.
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I know that Yamaha and Young Chang are good. What about Wurlitzer? This is our first piano for our young daughter just starting out. Can you give me some guidelines on what to look for when buying a used piano?
It really depends on the piano itself, how it was taken care of, and the time it was built. Avoid almost everything from the US during the 60s and 70s. I don’t like early Young Changs. Wurlitzer? how old. It’s a stencil of Baldwin now made in Asia.
I’ll suggest (larger) Baldwins, Kawai, Yamaha, Charles R. Walter, for recent instruments … if you can find old pianos in very good shape, Chickering, Knabe, Mason & Hamlin, Steinway, Baldwin.
Your best bet might be to go to the library and pick up Larry Fine’s book "The Piano Book" and read through it. (easy read) it has good pointers of what to look for in an instrument.
Jane’s studied piano formally for almost ten years. She’s thinking about getting into teaching piano, but she’s already got two academic degrees that aren’t related to music, so she’s not interested in attending a 4-year uni or some uber-posh/uber-expensive music conservatory.
What’s the best way for Jane to study music education without "going back to school"?
Where can she find master teachers who offer private lessons for prospective piano teachers who don’t want to "go back to school"?
You can place ads in the local paper and advertise that you are offering lessons anytime you want to get started! I teach piano and do not a formal degree from a college. If you want to take lessons or classes while you are teaching go for it. I did that for a while just to brush up on a few things. I cater just to beginning students of any age. It’s a good way to start. I have a website and people contact me alot just through that. www.chatfieldmusic.com
I have an old Casio keyboard that, when played in comparison to an upright electric piano, sounds like crap. Is there any way that I can get my hands on a nice, "grand" sounding piano without spending a grand?
Look on Craigslist or in your newspaper’s classified ads, or on music store bulletin boards.
Sometimes people have used acoustic pianos for sale that they need to get rid of because they’re moving or whatever and they’re willing to sell them cheap to anyone who will come with a truck and take it away.
The biggest problem then is that you either have to hire a piano moving company or rent a truck and recruit a bunch of big strong friends to help you move the piano……
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I am to start teaching a second grader piano. I am new to teaching, but I have had nine years of piano lessons. I also play with a band and have taught myself guitar. What would be the best book to help myself teach and help her learn?
I usually use Alfred Basic 1A Lesson Book and the 1A Fun Book for 7 year olds. When the student starts learning the notes I add a Level 1 Hal Leonard Notespeller.