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Re: Piano Sound in Showroom vs Home
One more thing. If you discover any mechanical issues, don't just fall for, "Oh, a technician can fix it easily." Some problems could be chronic. Be sure to pick the piano that is the best sounding…
- Ji_An
- 12 days ago
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Re: Piano Sound in Showroom vs Home
Your piano will sound different at your home than the showroom. Expect pianos sound the best at the showroom because they keep them in the best condition possible.…
- Ji_An
- 13 days ago
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
Steinway and Sons. I love its warm and rich sound.
- Ji_An
- 2 mths ago
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Re: Kawai K300 vs K500
It is up to you. But also check out Boston upright pianos, too. They are designed by Stienway and assembled at the Kawai factory. The last time I checked,…
- Ji_An
- 5 mths ago
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Re: Kawai K300 vs K500
A smaller piano with a smaller soundboard will have a narrower range of dynamics and colors. If you want to enjoy the piano longer and develop more advanced techniques, go with a bigger piano.…
- Ji_An
- 5 mths ago
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Re: Struggling with small hands
For the RH in bar 1, try 3 (or 2) 1 2 3 4 1 4 3 2 1 2 3 1 3 4 so that you can have 3 on the first note in bar 2.
- Ji_An
- 7 mths ago
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Re: Burgmüller hairpins
These are dynamic markings, not for tempo changes. However, you can stretch the notes at the end of a phrase, such as m. 2 & 4 (play slightly slower). Phrases often end softer,…
- Ji_An
- 8 mths ago
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
Steinway. I love its unique warm and rich sound.
- Ji_An
- 10 mths ago
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Re: Grand Piano for Gifted 6-Year-Old (Kawai GL or GX?)
I have had a Yamaha G3 and C3. I now have a Steinway Model B. My students have Kawai GX, Shigeru-Kawai, rebuilt-Steinway, and Yamaha CX. Since your daughter is only 5,…
- Ji_An
- 11 mths ago
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Re: Piano teacher
@Coda I'm so glad to hear that he still loves the piano and has such supportive parents. Good luck to you. I hope he can find a great teacher who can nurture his musical growth.
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Piano teacher
I am sorry to hear that you and your son have had a frustrating experience. The most misconception is that a lower level teacher can teach beginners. IMO,…
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: How to choose an instrument
@David One of my students was looking for a hybrid piano. When I asked a Yamaha manager about a technician, he said, “There is a guy.” One person serving the entire Northern California.…
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: How to choose an instrument
@David The hybrid keys felt just like those of an acoustic. But the YUS5 hybrid I tried had heavier action. If the manager didn’t tell me it was a hybrid, I wouldn’t have known.
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: How to choose an instrument
@David The YUS5 Hybrid I played at the store played and sounded like a good acoustic piano. But it is expensive. Another reason I chose an acoustic upright is that it is easy to fix mechanical issues.…
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: How to choose an instrument
Hi David, I used to have a Clavinova (Yamaha). Although it was supposed to imitate CFX grand piano, the feel of the keys and the sound were not even close to any acoustic piano.…
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Progressive exercises for building up speed and strength?
@Dawn, If your son doesn't mind working on his technique more, I recommend talking to his piano teacher and asking him to work on it more. Building technique is more than just playing the notes in…
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
- Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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Re: Progressive exercises for building up speed and strength?
Hi Dawn, As a piano teacher, I'm going to chime in. Has your son taken any piano exams such as Royal Conservatory of Music or Certificate of Merit if you live in CA?…
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Possible help?
I think the best way to find a good teacher for your needs is to contact your local music teachers association and have several trial lessons with the recommended teachers.…
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Hello music educators! In teaching your students, what do you struggle with and enjoy the most?
Teaching young students how to read notes is very challenging especially if you don't get much support from their parents. Keeping their kids too busy to practice is another challenge.
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Do I need to upgrade to an acoustic piano?
Hi Della, it depends on how far you want to go with your piano playing. If you want to reach at least the early advanced level, I would recommend either 52" acoustic or hybrid upright piano.…
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Bach WTC fingerings
I have Henle edition, but I use my own fingerings.
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Piano education
When the child can read and has enough fine motor skills. That could be anywhere between 5 ~ 7. But I have seen an 8 yo who was not ready for the lesson and a 5 yo who was ready.…
- Ji_An
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Lessons suggestions for not quite intermediate
Hello, have you tried short sonatinas or Bach Minuets? There are other pieces available that are easier to follow. Try works by Dennis Alexander or Carol Rollin.…
- Ji_An
- 2 yrs ago
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Re: What advice would you give your beginner-self?
Find a great teacher who can teach each concept step by step.
- Ji_An
- 2 yrs ago
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Re: What is your favorite Beethoven Symphony?
No. 6. It's kind of impressionistic in Beethoven's way, and it has everything.
- Ji_An
- 2 yrs ago
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