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Thu Mar-20-08 04:24 PM
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| 11. Here's what i do know |
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Edited on Thu Mar-20-08 04:25 PM by supernova
... Besides figuring out what size she needs ...
Sit down and play, get used to the feel of the instrument and decide if she likes it or not. Some are very soft to touch, producing a tone with very little force, others need more force. She needs to decide what she can live with. The easiest way is to pick out a piece that she enjoys playing and see how it plays on different pianos.
Look for solid wood cabinetry, not veneer. It will sound better. Subjective, but being able to produce a pleasing tone is a good incentive to continue playing.
Used pianos are as good as other used instruments, as long as they have been well maintained.
A good piano tuner is worth his/her weight in gold.
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| -So...who here knows anything about pianos? |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 04:08 PM |
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A full sized upright is good. |
Perragrande |
Mar-20-08 04:13 PM |
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How would I check the hammers and dampers? |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 04:18 PM |
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Hammers're the "inside" parts of the piano,--connect to the keys and play the strings hidden inside |
WritingIsMyReligion |
Mar-20-08 04:46 PM |
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You can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish |
temeah |
Mar-20-08 04:14 PM |
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What's the difference between roast beef and pea soup? |
chromotone |
Mar-20-08 04:16 PM |
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I'd steak my reputation on it! |
temeah |
Mar-20-08 04:21 PM |
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What do you get when you drop a piano down a mine shaft? |
GoddessOfGuinness |
Mar-20-08 04:55 PM |
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You'd better C sharp or B flat! |
temeah |
Mar-20-08 04:57 PM |
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Where the heck would I put a piano? |
LeftyMom |
Mar-20-08 04:14 PM |
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Yep, little gifty gift. |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 04:39 PM |
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I'm really tempted to go dig up the subthread about how you should buy her things |
LeftyMom |
Mar-20-08 04:46 PM |
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I know crim son plays (or used to) |
BarenakedLady |
Mar-20-08 04:17 PM |
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Thanks. I'll drop her a PM as I don't see her around too much. |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 04:43 PM |
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"You ask a lot of questions for someone from New Jersey" |
Richardo |
Mar-20-08 04:17 PM |
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Bow it. |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 04:45 PM |
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:D |
Richardo |
Mar-20-08 04:57 PM |
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My husband is a pianist. |
PhDmom |
Mar-20-08 04:20 PM |
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It does help, thank you. |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 04:34 PM |
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Lots of things to consider... |
SacredCow |
Mar-20-08 04:23 PM |
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Here's the thing, in re electric |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 04:35 PM |
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gotcha... |
SacredCow |
Mar-20-08 04:42 PM |
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Here's what i do know |
supernova |
Mar-20-08 04:24 PM |
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They use veneer for some pianos? |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 04:36 PM |
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Used pianos are fine--they've already been broken in, so to speak. |
WritingIsMyReligion |
Mar-20-08 04:36 PM |
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That's good info, thanks. |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 04:42 PM |
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Probably. |
WritingIsMyReligion |
Mar-20-08 04:51 PM |
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The guy owns the place |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 04:53 PM |
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Sounds like a great person to have on your side. |
WritingIsMyReligion |
Mar-20-08 04:57 PM |
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Thanks. |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 05:06 PM |
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We inherited an upright Steinway, and it is not so great |
new_beawr |
Mar-20-08 04:45 PM |
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Oh, I've already decided to pay a pro to move it. |
flvegan |
Mar-20-08 04:51 PM |
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Maintaining a consistent humidity level in the room helps. |
GoddessOfGuinness |
Mar-20-08 05:12 PM |
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My advice. |
Blue-Jay |
Mar-20-08 05:21 PM |
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I'm an organ man. |
YDogg |
Mar-20-08 05:23 PM |
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Cool! I could use some spleen advice. |
Blue-Jay |
Mar-20-08 05:38 PM |
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The black keys cost extra, but totally worth it |
theredpen |
Mar-20-08 05:34 PM |
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