I really enjoy playing piano as a hobby. I've played in worship bands for 3 different churches, and played in a few local bands as well with live gigs. But I don't think I'm very good, and I'm not sure how to improve.
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posted by Happydaz
on Apr 19, 2013 -
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My daughter has a Yamaha psr-260 that we picked up at a garage sale. It did not have a power supply and used batteries to power up.
Since the batteries have died, I have found a power supply that seems to match the piano's requirements on the back of the unit: DC IN 10-12V.
The power supply says Input: AC 120V 60 Hz 20W and Output: DC 12V 1000mA with a matching polarity symbol (the plus is inside the minus).
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posted by toastchee
on Mar 1, 2013 -
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My young daughter (kindergarten) will be starting piano lessons soon, and the teacher wants us to buy an 88 key digital piano with weighted keys - that seems to be about $500 minimum. However we're not sure the lessons will stick, and as a bonus we are space-challenged in our small house. For about $160 we could get something that is still big but not 88 key big, touch-sensitive keys instead of weighted keys (i.e. Yamaha NP11, open to other recommendations). We are piano ignorant, so don't know how to judge the trade-off. Should we suck it up and buy the big boy, or will it not matter at this stage of learning?
posted by _sirmissalot_
on Feb 23, 2013 -
16 answers
I've played classical piano for years, but I'm just starting out with jazz and blues. A friends is learning bass guitar from scratch. Can anyone recommend some easy riffs or chord progressions we could play together?
posted by morninj
on Feb 5, 2013 -
6 answers
I am in Japan and miss playing piano, and so am in the market for a quality - but cheap! - keyboard. Is this possible? Details inside.
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posted by Kamelot123
on Dec 19, 2012 -
6 answers
Keyboard players: A jam session might be in the cards for me soon. What is the best way for me to pick up a bit of basic skill on a synthesizer/piano?
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posted by crapmatic
on Dec 14, 2011 -
11 answers
Looking for an affordable keyboard for live performance with GREAT piano, elecric piano and organ samples.
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posted by unSane
on May 19, 2011 -
9 answers
In my dreams I am an incredible musician who can shred on any instrument. Then I wake up, and I am still a beginner. But, you gotta start somewhere, right? Please help me expand my keyboard repertoire.
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posted by Idafolk
on May 6, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm in the market for a keyboard that is as piano-like as possible for around $1000. Recommendations?
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posted by slide
on Feb 23, 2011 -
9 answers
As an adult, I'm finally trying to explore my musical side. I'm leaning towards electric guitar and/ or piano. Lots of special details and questions inside!
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posted by GastrocNemesis
on Jan 21, 2011 -
31 answers
I've been trying Pro Keyboard mode in Rock Band 3 and I'm really enjoying it, however I have no idea whether I'm putting the right fingers on the right keys! The training modes explain it a little but there's no guidance in the actual songs. Is there an online resource or book that will teach me the basics of this?
posted by jobby
on Jan 10, 2011 -
2 answers
I want to learn piano to the extent of being able to play like, some pop/rock songs and stuff from fake books. What are my options?
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posted by capnsue
on Sep 9, 2010 -
9 answers
Posting for the boyfriend:
What software program will allow me to create beautiful music with just a keyboard?
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posted by odayoday
on Jul 27, 2010 -
8 answers
What's the most productive way to spend 45 minutes of daily practice time for the piano/keyboard?
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posted by gacxllr9
on Jun 29, 2010 -
5 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?
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posted by DMan
on Sep 25, 2009 -
12 answers
I need a music composition aide—what's the smallest and/or cheapest piano keyboard I can buy?
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posted by spamguy
on Oct 18, 2008 -
5 answers
(Posting for a friend): I just bought a keyboard, and I would like to learn a little piano-playing. Is there any free or cheap software that can hand-hold me through it? Are there any websites that offer beginning piano lessons?
posted by prefpara
on Sep 29, 2008 -
2 answers
Where would I look/advertise to find a improvisational keyboard player for an improv group in the Los Angeles area?
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posted by Shecky
on Jan 21, 2008 -
2 answers
Have you ever seen a portable
digital piano - not merely a controller - with graded hammer action but fewer than 88 keys? Some of the big music stores have told me that they don't know of any. (Counter-examples: The Studiologic VMK-161 Plus is a controller with 61-key hammer action, but it has no internal sounds. The Yamaha YPG-225/DGX-220 is a 76-key piano/synth but apparently doesn't have hammer action.) Thanks.
posted by Dave 9
on Aug 27, 2007 -
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What's the best digital keyboard for $500? What about for $1k? I'm not a hard-core musician, but I enjoy sitting down at a piano and just screwing around. I took some lesions when I was a kid. I'd like to be able to hook it up to a computer and use it with training software, as well as for composition, but I'm assuming that's a pretty standard feature these days.
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posted by Paris Hilton
on Aug 6, 2006 -
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I've played guitar for 10+ years - I want to learn piano, for writing, performing, and to widen my musical understanding. A real piano doesn't jive with my life, what should I buy?
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posted by Jack Karaoke
on Sep 25, 2005 -
14 answers
I would like to learn to play the piano. Is there any PC software out there worthwhile? Also which keyboard would you recommend?
posted by darkmatter
on Jul 17, 2005 -
29 answers
I'm looking to buy a music keyboard for up to £300. I basically want one that's as near to a proper piano as I can, but my needs are: 61 keys (preferably weighted), connectivity to a computer (therefore not much need for extra bells and whistles on the actual keyboard), touch sensitivity, option for pedal/sustain, and a really good array of spectacular sounds. Can anyone help with a make/model? I can't find anywhere that gives an unbiased view of buying a keyboard...
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posted by wibbler
on Dec 26, 2003 -
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