Recent questions tagged piano

Description : How would you compare the piano techniques of Hiromi Uehara and Bill Evans?

Last Answer : I don’t think they can be compared, they are distinct and different. It would be like comparing Pablo Casals and Yo-Yo Ma

Description : Melodica/ Wind Piano?

Last Answer : I had one so long ago I don't remember what happened to it. I think it would be a good tool for you to use to learn the keyboard basics. From the sax you probably already have some breath control, and the ... alto sax, you'll find that the C on the sax will sound as an Eb on the keyboard.

Description : If I wanna start learning piano, does a good teacher matters？?

Last Answer : answer:If you already have basic knowledge about piano, or have enough ability to self-teach from scratch, then you don't need a teacher. Otherwise a teacher is essential. They can teach you basic ... the teacher anything. Yeah, a good teacher is really important at the beginning of your learning

Description : Any tips for a first time piano teacher?

Last Answer : answer:Ask the student if they know how to play anything. Most people know how to play some part of some song. Maybe having the sheet music for the popular ones would be neat. The can see what they play ... piano so long ago and just for a few months Because we moved and I never took it up again.

Description : Do I have "piano fingers"?

Last Answer : Not particularly, but the wife does, except I call them “Freddie Fingers”, in homage to Mr.Krueger, although to be fair, she’s much nicer.

Description : Is it OK for a background pianist to use sheet music?

Last Answer : answer:Why not? You’re not giving a recital or performing in a concert hall. Go for it. The only difficulty might be not being able to play requests.

Description : Pianists: Do you know of some relatively easy piano music of the twelve tone technique?

Last Answer : Is 12 Short Piano Pieces by Krenek too obvious?

Description : If anyone has played Liebestraum No. 3 (Love Dream) by Liszt, does anyone have any tips on how to play it?

Last Answer : answer:The trick to playing long fast runs that pearl up and down the keyboard is the boring work of practicing scales. That means at least an hour a day working on speed and accuracy. Really ... musicians to become even proficient. Maybe find another piece that suits your technique as it is now.

Description : Can someone identify this piano piece for me?

Last Answer : answer:http://www.soundtrackcollector.com/catalog/soundtrackdetail.php?movieid=2426 This is a list of all the music from the film.

Description : Can someone please tell me the name of this piano song?

Last Answer : Tekla Badarzewska’s, La Prière d’une Vierge a.k.a The Maiden’s Prayer

Description : Name of song in Pretty Woman?

Last Answer : Could it be “Show Me Your Soul” by Red Hot Chili Peppers?

Description : Can someone help me find the piano sheet music for Arvo Part Fur Alina?

Last Answer : answer:Here Total cost including shipping to the US £11 or about $17.

Description : Where can I find good Big Band / Swing piano sheet music?

Last Answer : answer:Here’s some You may have to search by composer rather than genre.

Description : What are the chords in the Bed Intruder piano cover?

Last Answer : Note: The chords in the description are of the original song, not the cover afterwards.

Description : I'm thinking of buying an upright piano off of Craigslist, is there anything I should know?

Last Answer : Well, you should exercise the same care you would in buying anything on Craigslist or anything similar. Certainly, you should look it over and play the instrument. Ideally, I think you might want to have ... a professional look the thing over before you buy it; that's pretty much the gist of it.

Description : What kind of talent did you have growing up?

Last Answer : Drawing and painting:)

Description : I need to find a free dramatic piano piece I can download. Any suggestions?

Last Answer : Maybe you can get the track from Two Girls, One Cup

Description : What is a good keyboard for a beginner?

Last Answer : I'm actually looking for a good digital piano myself. I'm learning to play because it's required for my major in school. One of the things that I think is important if you're learning piano is to ... as possible to a real piano. I'm thinking about getting a Roland E-09 or something similar to that.

Description : DIY piano climate control?

Last Answer : Sorry. Those won't work for you. They are for much smaller volumes with virtually no airflow. The Boveda is for cigar humidors. Very small indeed. They would either be saturated or dry within a day. ... summer and bucket of water in front of the space heater might take care of you in the winter.

Description : Do you hate getting interrupted when practicing an instrument?

Last Answer : A living room in a house is for the whole family. If it is a keyboard, yes, take it upstairs. My daughters played on an upright and practice times were agreed on because it was in the living room.

Description : What are some good modern rock pianists? Like Ben Folds. Looking for a piano HSC song?

Last Answer : Five Iron Frenzy Dispatch Guster None of these are as good as Ben Folds, but still pretty good.

Description : Suggestions for piano pieces to be played at a wedding?

Last Answer : Pomp and Circumstance

Description : Does anyone know of any good piano sheet music websites?

Last Answer : Try jwpepper.com. They’re a wealth of music.

Description : Help finding piano score to this song please?

Last Answer : Was there piano in that song? Here’s the guitar chords

Description : what's the best way to move a piano?

Last Answer : you have to get wide boards of wood. use them as ramps. make sure to use stoppers at either end of the ramps. sometimes you can use concrete blocks and start back farther to lessen the steepness of the ramp. also, have lots of friends who can push, and friends behind those friends who can support.

Description : Can anyone tell me what the three pedals on the piano do?

Last Answer : I know one is the "damper" which kind of muffles the strings to give a quieter sound. The far right pedal is the "sustain" which helps carry the notes over measures. That's why you'll see piano players ... they want the chord to sustain until the next chord. I don't know what the 3rd pedal is for.

Description : How important is it to have a humidifier around a piano that is in a New York apartment with steam heat?

Last Answer : Susan, Humidity is vital for a valuable piano; but a good piano tuner can install a humidifying system to piano itself. I pour a quart or so of water into a plastic tube system and it moistens the ... right size spout and mouth is included. I use this only in winter since the summers are so damp.

Description : What is this song?

Last Answer : answer:Sounds quite familiar, but I can’t quite place it. Probably one of those chord progressions that’s been used in several popular songs, so it sounds much like several. Sounds good though!