My husband mixes dance music using Fruity Loops. I want to get him some CDs for Christmas for samples -- particularly stuff that sounds like Fatboy Slim. Help? [more inside]
posted by heatherfl on Dec 7, 2009 - 16 answers

I want to expand my (intermediate/advanced amateur) piano repertoire. Can you recommend some music? [more inside]
posted by philokalia on Nov 20, 2009 - 16 answers

My Mom loves the Thanksgiving: A Windham Hill Collection and would like the piano accompaniment for track 2, Bygone Days by Eileen Ivers. Her birthday is in late December and I'd like to buy it for her, if I can find it. [more inside]
posted by jaden on Nov 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Where in Portland, OR might I go to practice piano...for free/cheap?? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski on Nov 4, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm looking for piano-based rock bands that rock really, really hard. [more inside]
posted by JaiMahodara on Nov 3, 2009 - 27 answers

What's the modern equivalent of a Casio VL-Tone? [more inside]
posted by dmd on Oct 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Soundtrackfilter: Please recommend to me mostly-instrumental, sometimes dark, contemplative soundtrack albums (or even compilations or regular albums) in the vein of Michael Andrews' work for Donnie Darko or Robin Guthrie and Harold Budd's soundtrack for Mysterious Skin. [more inside]
posted by Inspector.Gadget on Sep 26, 2009 - 24 answers

Is it reasonable to expect that I can develop reasonable proficiency at piano/keyboard with 30 minutes to an hour of practice each day for a few months? [more inside]
posted by DMan on Sep 25, 2009 - 12 answers

Is there anywhere in the DC area I, being relatively broke, could practice on a real piano? [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Aug 21, 2009 - 7 answers

What is the music in this video?I've had no success with Shazam, Melodyhound or Google.
posted by stereo on Jul 11, 2009 - 3 answers

What are some good books or educational DVD's, besides Jamie Abersol, for learning rock, blues and jazz piano and Hammond B-3 soloing and licks. [more inside]
posted by doppler68 on Jun 19, 2009 - 3 answers

I suffer from a tendency to develop tendonitis in my wrists. Gyorgy Sandor's On Piano Playing has helped me learn to play piano in a way that keeps my wrists happy. What similar book exists for guitar? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Jun 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Im going to have practically no access to a piano for a year. What can i do to avoid forgetting how to play? Will this happen at all? What experiences have you had with not playing for a certain period of time? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Jun 2, 2009 - 13 answers

I'd like to learn some more comedy songs to sing at the piano along the lines of Hugh Laurie's Mystery. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by chrismear on Apr 20, 2009 - 18 answers

Does anyone know which pianist wrote this obscure piece? [more inside]
posted by jefficator on Apr 10, 2009 - 5 answers

NYC music filter: How can I find musicians who would be willing to let my kid hang with them? [more inside]
posted by agentwills on Mar 12, 2009 - 11 answers

What was the piano piece played about 35 minutes into tonight's episode of Big Love? [more inside]
posted by erikgrande on Mar 1, 2009 - 3 answers

SONGFILTER It's a good one. I consider myself a music aficionado, but I still am stumped on this one. My buddy thinks it's from a movie soundtrack, I' not too sure it is - but we both definitely recognize the hook. We transcribed it into notes for you all - more after the jump... [more inside]
posted by Detuned Radio on Feb 28, 2009 - 14 answers

When I learned to touch type, I used software where the letters appeared and did not go until I had pressed the right key. I was wondering if there is any similar software for reading music but with a usb/midi keyboard. I know it wouldn't be much use for improving timing, but it would help with learning notes and possibly chords too. [more inside]
posted by jcwilliams on Feb 26, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me identify this piano piece? (Audio/sheet music inside) [more inside]
posted by pseudonymph on Feb 16, 2009 - 4 answers

I'd like an introduction to Japanese jazz/piano ambient. Where should I start? Who's great? Who should I avoid?
posted by Xurando on Jan 26, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I get William Joseph sheet music for Carol of the Bells? [more inside]
posted by adriana on Jan 25, 2009 - 0 answers

I've searched desperately and extensively for reviews on digital pianos and find them lacking. Please share your experiences with looking for pianos and/or your (dis)satisfaction with your digital piano. Differences between brands welcomed. I'm looking for an 88-key portable digital piano that feels and sounds most like a real, acoustic piano, I don't care about bells and whistles. The only thing is it must have USB/MIDI ports. Thanks!
posted by shmooly on Jan 21, 2009 - 15 answers

Can anyone help me navigate this web site? I am looking for piano pieces that a beginning to intermediate pianist can play. [more inside]
posted by wittgenstein on Jan 17, 2009 - 4 answers

AdMusicFilter: Beautiful, haunting piano music from mid-90s Serta commercial. Google is only marginally helpful, and this search has been driving me nuts for over a decade now. Description and best-guess results are inside.

Note: Search terms should include "-sheep" as this predates that campaign. [more inside]
posted by ZakDaddy on Dec 11, 2008 - 13 answers

I have a Roland F-50 digital piano and a laptop. How do I connect them to record songs, do basic mixing and loop chord sequences? [more inside]
posted by wibbler on Dec 9, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I manage my nails for playing both classical guitar and piano? Is it possible? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Nov 29, 2008 - 10 answers

Who are the keyboard players who are really wowing you these days? I'm looking to enhance my listening pleasure. Any style or genre is fine. [more inside]
posted by netbros on Nov 13, 2008 - 17 answers

What's the best and least expensive way to connect an M-Audio 88SX keyboard to a stereo? The keyboard has two 1/4" jacks, one for left and right outputs. [more inside]
posted by mtphoto on Nov 9, 2008 - 6 answers

Solo piano music for a crisp winter's day. [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Nov 6, 2008 - 25 answers

Where do the amateur classical/jazz musicians hang out online? [more inside]
posted by lemonade on Oct 28, 2008 - 4 answers

I need a music composition aide—what's the smallest and/or cheapest piano keyboard I can buy? [more inside]
posted by spamguy on Oct 18, 2008 - 5 answers

Can someone find me a book with piano and vocal sheet music for Andy Williams' Can't Take My Eyes Off You? [more inside]
posted by theyexpectresults on Oct 5, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I learn to play piano by ear? [more inside]
posted by JParker on Sep 27, 2008 - 18 answers

Our children are taking piano lessons. They need a piano. We don't know what we're doing. [more inside]
posted by Fairchild on Sep 19, 2008 - 25 answers

Piano lovers: please suggest music like what the miner plays in Robert Service's The Shooting of Dan McGrew. [more inside]
posted by a young man in spats on Sep 12, 2008 - 0 answers

Inspired by this question: I have the sheet music to Steve Reich's MUSIC FOR 18 INSTRUMENTS. I bought it to understand the piece better. But, the individual parts played by themselves sound nothing like the actual piece. I am not a good enough pianist to create a full piano transcription of the piece. Does anyone have any advice as to how to play excerpts from this score but still have it sound like Reich? ( Maybe someone who knows the piece better than I do.)
posted by wittgenstein on Aug 6, 2008 - 5 answers

I want to learn to play the opening bars of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto #1...without being able to play the piano. [more inside]
posted by spamguy on Aug 6, 2008 - 5 answers

I'd like to start introducing my almost 6-year-old to the piano. What are some good books or new techniques that are designed to teach young children how to play the piano, basics on music theory, etc.?
posted by adverb on Jun 2, 2008 - 13 answers

Classical Music Filter: Can anyone recommend pieces of classical piano music in a similar style to the Sonatica by Bear McCreary from Battlestar Galactica? I have some Olivier Messiaen stuff in a similar vein but would love more in the same mellow, slightly offkilter and whistful piano style. Thanks!
posted by merocet on May 8, 2008 - 18 answers

Given that I have a somewhat substantial history playing the piano, how difficult would it be to take up lessons for the piano again after years out of practice AND start, for the first time, lessons on the Violin? How beneficial would such "cross training" be? How difficult would it be to find a teacher who could guide me on such a hybrid path? Other Thoughts? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Apr 8, 2008 - 5 answers

A piano, a viola and a jungle book. Music assistence, please. [more inside]
posted by albernathy0 on Apr 4, 2008 - 1 answer

What are your favorite songs featuring piano? [more inside]
posted by nuclear_soup on Mar 5, 2008 - 80 answers

In search of: dramatic, sinister, or fast music. Disastrous, villainous, swift and dexter melodies best set to chaos, tragedy, or discovery. [more inside]
posted by Phyltre on Dec 20, 2007 - 24 answers

The piano music of Yoko Kanno in this solo blew me away. Where can I find more of it? Similar artists? [more inside]
posted by mwang1028 on Dec 19, 2007 - 12 answers

Recently I've realized that I enjoy listening to piano music, but I'm not really familiar with it. Can you recommend CDs/compilations/pieces that I might like? [more inside]
posted by Quidam on Dec 16, 2007 - 29 answers

Anyone care to take a guess at the chords in "the kiss" by Judee Sill (youtube link inside)? [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on Dec 12, 2007 - 9 answers

Help me find a keyboard/synth with these specifications. [more inside]
posted by inoculatedcities on Nov 28, 2007 - 9 answers

Please help me find my piano muse! [more inside]
posted by chara on Nov 17, 2007 - 10 answers

Assuming no musical talent, which would be better for a n00b to try to learn - piano or guitar? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Oct 23, 2007 - 38 answers