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I am seeking to purchase a MIC to record vocal at home for some Ableton Live projects.
Do you have any recommendations for an entry level affordable option that will still deliver high-quality vocal to my PC.

Any info is most appreciated. Thank you.

Jo]]>
I am seeking to purchase a MIC to record vocal at home for some Ableton Live projects.
Do you have any recommendations for an entry level affordable option that will still deliver high-quality vocal to my PC.

Any info is most appreciated. Thank you.

Jo]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=19152 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:44:38 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=19152
I was playing the piano back in my school but that was long long time ago and the old memories are coming back and while listening to music I am starting to feel the itch in the fingers which can only be relieved by the keys.

I was playing on the acoustic before but I am thinking of going with the digital now. 
They have improved a lot judging from what I saw on youtube and from researching on the web. 

My budget is about 600$ but I am thinking of going with this piano from Yamaha, the P-45 model. It seems to me like it will provide me with everything I need as someone returning to the piano world.

Here is also a nice youtube video which I liked. The sound really is great for my standards.




I like pretty much everything about this piano but I am still not sure.

Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who actually had a digital piano, let alone this one so I cant ask anyone for their oppinion..

So I hope that some of you maybe know how to answer my questions..

Is this piano actually good as people say on the youtube and web? 
I get that this is an entry level digital but will it suffice a beginner's needs? 

Are there maybe some other pianos which I should look into in this price range? I don't really have experience with this so I hope that some of you who have had a lot of keyboards in your time will be able to provide some constructive criticism of my piano choice!

Thank you, everyone, in advance!]]>
I was playing the piano back in my school but that was long long time ago and the old memories are coming back and while listening to music I am starting to feel the itch in the fingers which can only be relieved by the keys.

I was playing on the acoustic before but I am thinking of going with the digital now. 
They have improved a lot judging from what I saw on youtube and from researching on the web. 

My budget is about 600$ but I am thinking of going with this piano from Yamaha, the P-45 model. It seems to me like it will provide me with everything I need as someone returning to the piano world.

Here is also a nice youtube video which I liked. The sound really is great for my standards.




I like pretty much everything about this piano but I am still not sure.

Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who actually had a digital piano, let alone this one so I cant ask anyone for their oppinion..

So I hope that some of you maybe know how to answer my questions..

Is this piano actually good as people say on the youtube and web? 
I get that this is an entry level digital but will it suffice a beginner's needs? 

Are there maybe some other pianos which I should look into in this price range? I don't really have experience with this so I hope that some of you who have had a lot of keyboards in your time will be able to provide some constructive criticism of my piano choice!

Thank you, everyone, in advance!]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=17622 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 06:44:01 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=17622 https://soundcloud.com/luismangahas/my-s...canon-in-c]]> https://soundcloud.com/luismangahas/my-s...canon-in-c]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=17593 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 13:55:16 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=17593
https://youtu.be/92B32vZgbdU

[video]https://youtu.be/92B32vZgbdU[/video]]]>
https://youtu.be/92B32vZgbdU

[video]https://youtu.be/92B32vZgbdU[/video]]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=17412 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 12:51:49 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=17412 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1in-7Ap15s]]> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1in-7Ap15s]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=17308 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 07:29:36 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=17308
https://youtu.be/_dN6SfmkLhI?t=1m43s


Also shown here in full song:
https://youtu.be/Q-67x1JDYxM?t=1m55s]]>
https://youtu.be/_dN6SfmkLhI?t=1m43s


Also shown here in full song:
https://youtu.be/Q-67x1JDYxM?t=1m55s]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=16756 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 02:34:24 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=16756
For example, as I practiced Solfeggio in C minor by C.P.E Bach, this is how I went about it:

1) hands separate, adagio
2) hands together, adagio
3) dynamics, adagio
4) andante
5) Moderato
6) Allegro

And before I went on to the next step I made sure that I made absolutely 0 mistakes.

But as I try to speed it up further this happens:

7) Molto Allegro, few minor mistakes(wrong note for example)
8) Vivace, several mistakes, a few major(wrong octave for example)
9) Presto and Prestissimo, all wrong

There are a few lucky times when I was able to play it presto with 0 mistakes but usually it goes all wrong at Presto, no matter the piece.

This is a major problem for me. How am I ever going to play Toccata and Fugue in D minor if I can't do Presto with 0 mistakes every time. How am I going to play most of Chopin's pieces? How will I play extremely fast notes(like 64ths and faster)?

I have the right handshape all the time.

I make sure I have no mistakes at Allegro.

If I need to, I do it part by part.

And yet, except when I am lucky, I can't do Presto.

Why? Why?

I am able to do trills and tremolos extremely fast. Why can't I do Presto? Why is Allegro my maximum speed without mistakes?

And how can I make myself able to do presto without mistakes when at Presto, no matter how few mistakes(0 or a few minor), it all goes horribly wrong most of the time? It should be as simple as wide and not so wide turns, tremolos, and trills and I am able to do those.

As for a piano teacher, I once had one but she got rude at me during my second year(don't know if it was because I wanted to learn more complicated pieces faster than the average person or what but she was rude about it). So from then on, I have taught myself how to play certain piano pieces.]]>
For example, as I practiced Solfeggio in C minor by C.P.E Bach, this is how I went about it:

1) hands separate, adagio
2) hands together, adagio
3) dynamics, adagio
4) andante
5) Moderato
6) Allegro

And before I went on to the next step I made sure that I made absolutely 0 mistakes.

But as I try to speed it up further this happens:

7) Molto Allegro, few minor mistakes(wrong note for example)
8) Vivace, several mistakes, a few major(wrong octave for example)
9) Presto and Prestissimo, all wrong

There are a few lucky times when I was able to play it presto with 0 mistakes but usually it goes all wrong at Presto, no matter the piece.

This is a major problem for me. How am I ever going to play Toccata and Fugue in D minor if I can't do Presto with 0 mistakes every time. How am I going to play most of Chopin's pieces? How will I play extremely fast notes(like 64ths and faster)?

I have the right handshape all the time.

I make sure I have no mistakes at Allegro.

If I need to, I do it part by part.

And yet, except when I am lucky, I can't do Presto.

Why? Why?

I am able to do trills and tremolos extremely fast. Why can't I do Presto? Why is Allegro my maximum speed without mistakes?

And how can I make myself able to do presto without mistakes when at Presto, no matter how few mistakes(0 or a few minor), it all goes horribly wrong most of the time? It should be as simple as wide and not so wide turns, tremolos, and trills and I am able to do those.

As for a piano teacher, I once had one but she got rude at me during my second year(don't know if it was because I wanted to learn more complicated pieces faster than the average person or what but she was rude about it). So from then on, I have taught myself how to play certain piano pieces.]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=16174 Wed, 25 May 2016 19:51:32 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=16174 So appreciated. Thank you.]]> So appreciated. Thank you.]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=15940 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 06:36:50 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=15940 The quickest way to play the piano and detailed instructions how to play the piano : http://bit.ly/1pnC6ir

piano practice can be fun too! ..

Most people do not really want to 'learn' to play the piano or 'practice' piano, they just want to 'play' piano. 'Play' sounds like fun, 'practical' sound like a chore. We received this picture from childhood - a child trapped in a 'practice' scale while all the other kids are outside the window 'play'.
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play piano, first thing we need to do is to see our piano practice in a new light. See it as a way of accelerating the learning process so that SOON you’ll be able to ‘play’ piano and play it well. If you don’t practice and you just play old familiar tunes you move rather slowly. Yes, you’ll get better at playing those old familiar tunes but technically you won’t be pushing yourself to greater heights.

Proper, structured piano practice helps you stride forwards. I say ‘proper’ because a lot of people have an idea that practice IS just playing songs over and over. Practice needs to involve unchartered territory. The golden rule is – ‘practice what you CAN’T play, not what you CAN play’.

First of all, work out what you want to achieve. Do you just want to know all your chords without thinking about how they are formed – then work out a practice routine that leads to that goal. Maybe you want to learn about inversions or chord substitution – again, make the practice fit the goal.

Split your practice session into two halves. In the first half play the difficult stuff – your mind is sharper to begin with – then reward yourself with some enjoyable but reasonably difficult tunes. Make sure you are comfortable. Many a bad back has happened because of a bad piano stool at the wrong height. Make sure your piano is in tune. If you don’t have a good piano and are serious about learning GO BUY A GOOD ONE.
Every fifteen minutes stretch your arms and shoulders and roll your neck to combat stiffness. Check out some Yoga exercises for shoulders and back.

Follow the 3 times daily rule. Repetition in practice is ESSENTIAL. If you find something particularly difficult make sure you practice it at least 3 times every day. Don’t worry if it takes months to master – you’ll get there.
Don’t play for the neighbours. Practice piano at a time when you don’t care who is listening so that you can make lot’s of mistakes and play things over and over. Organise your piano music carefully – don’t keep it in a heap where you keep playing the ones on top. If you download sheet music put it in a folder. Have plenty of shelves near the piano. Be realistic – I truly believe that anyone can learn piano and learn it to an enjoyable level but no two people are alike

piano , – or don’t look at the keys . Too many people think they don’t have time to practice when really they just haven’t found the time. You don’t have to be a concert pianist. The archer who’s mind is on the prize cannot stay focussed on the target. Accept the bad days when it seems like you can’t play . So remember that ‘playing’ piano and ‘practicing’ piano . Which do you do? Aim for a bit of both.]]> The quickest way to play the piano and detailed instructions how to play the piano : http://bit.ly/1pnC6ir

piano practice can be fun too! ..

Most people do not really want to 'learn' to play the piano or 'practice' piano, they just want to 'play' piano. 'Play' sounds like fun, 'practical' sound like a chore. We received this picture from childhood - a child trapped in a 'practice' scale while all the other kids are outside the window 'play'.
link facebook :https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
play piano, first thing we need to do is to see our piano practice in a new light. See it as a way of accelerating the learning process so that SOON you’ll be able to ‘play’ piano and play it well. If you don’t practice and you just play old familiar tunes you move rather slowly. Yes, you’ll get better at playing those old familiar tunes but technically you won’t be pushing yourself to greater heights.

Proper, structured piano practice helps you stride forwards. I say ‘proper’ because a lot of people have an idea that practice IS just playing songs over and over. Practice needs to involve unchartered territory. The golden rule is – ‘practice what you CAN’T play, not what you CAN play’.

First of all, work out what you want to achieve. Do you just want to know all your chords without thinking about how they are formed – then work out a practice routine that leads to that goal. Maybe you want to learn about inversions or chord substitution – again, make the practice fit the goal.

Split your practice session into two halves. In the first half play the difficult stuff – your mind is sharper to begin with – then reward yourself with some enjoyable but reasonably difficult tunes. Make sure you are comfortable. Many a bad back has happened because of a bad piano stool at the wrong height. Make sure your piano is in tune. If you don’t have a good piano and are serious about learning GO BUY A GOOD ONE.
Every fifteen minutes stretch your arms and shoulders and roll your neck to combat stiffness. Check out some Yoga exercises for shoulders and back.

Follow the 3 times daily rule. Repetition in practice is ESSENTIAL. If you find something particularly difficult make sure you practice it at least 3 times every day. Don’t worry if it takes months to master – you’ll get there.
Don’t play for the neighbours. Practice piano at a time when you don’t care who is listening so that you can make lot’s of mistakes and play things over and over. Organise your piano music carefully – don’t keep it in a heap where you keep playing the ones on top. If you download sheet music put it in a folder. Have plenty of shelves near the piano. Be realistic – I truly believe that anyone can learn piano and learn it to an enjoyable level but no two people are alike

piano , – or don’t look at the keys . Too many people think they don’t have time to practice when really they just haven’t found the time. You don’t have to be a concert pianist. The archer who’s mind is on the prize cannot stay focussed on the target. Accept the bad days when it seems like you can’t play . So remember that ‘playing’ piano and ‘practicing’ piano . Which do you do? Aim for a bit of both.]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=15567 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 07:50:43 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=15567 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=14660 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:51:20 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=14660
So I thought about doing a piano concerto. At that time I was learning Piano concerto no. 21 by Mozart. I thought that if I use the piano as a base. I can figure out the rest of the orchestra. But I still couldn't do it.

This is when I said to myself "You might want to start big but really, you have to start with simple sonatas before you get to orchestral stuff." So I wrote the first movement of a piano sonata in Bb. It was written in Mozart's style(That is exposition in original key, development in a minor key, start of recapitulation in a different key than the original, end of recapitulation in original key.) When I played it, it also felt like mozart in that it was simple but complex at the same time.

I was then trying to write the second movement of it when I lost my composition book. To this day I still haven't found my composition book. Because of that, every time I try to play one of my compositions I either don't remember how to play it or it ends up being different every time.

I really had beethoven in my mind when this whole composition thing started since he wrote symphonies before he wrote piano sonatas and I wanted to be the same way.

Is there anything that can help me answer those musical questions easier and write orchestral pieces and not just piano pieces? Listening to orchestral pieces has not helped with it at all. It has just made me want to either play a piano concerto with an orchestra or play the piano solo transcription of the piece.]]>
So I thought about doing a piano concerto. At that time I was learning Piano concerto no. 21 by Mozart. I thought that if I use the piano as a base. I can figure out the rest of the orchestra. But I still couldn't do it.

This is when I said to myself "You might want to start big but really, you have to start with simple sonatas before you get to orchestral stuff." So I wrote the first movement of a piano sonata in Bb. It was written in Mozart's style(That is exposition in original key, development in a minor key, start of recapitulation in a different key than the original, end of recapitulation in original key.) When I played it, it also felt like mozart in that it was simple but complex at the same time.

I was then trying to write the second movement of it when I lost my composition book. To this day I still haven't found my composition book. Because of that, every time I try to play one of my compositions I either don't remember how to play it or it ends up being different every time.

I really had beethoven in my mind when this whole composition thing started since he wrote symphonies before he wrote piano sonatas and I wanted to be the same way.

Is there anything that can help me answer those musical questions easier and write orchestral pieces and not just piano pieces? Listening to orchestral pieces has not helped with it at all. It has just made me want to either play a piano concerto with an orchestra or play the piano solo transcription of the piece.]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=14622 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 01:46:20 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=14622 It's a rather obscure song. I think it on his album "Grasshopper"
It is NO WHERE to be found on the web.
Trying to put together a family band tribute to JJ.
My ex has a Steinway Grand , but no time to transcribe.

Thank you for ANY help.


Peace,Love,Music & Magic


Allen in Oregon USA]]> It's a rather obscure song. I think it on his album "Grasshopper"
It is NO WHERE to be found on the web.
Trying to put together a family band tribute to JJ.
My ex has a Steinway Grand , but no time to transcribe.

Thank you for ANY help.


Peace,Love,Music & Magic


Allen in Oregon USA]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=14275 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:13:30 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=14275 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=14273 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:55:58 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=14273 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=14103 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:44:28 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=14103 and I'm having a little trouble identifying the chords in the "Rhythm & Melody" middle section,
at about 1m:50s. Bass alternates from F to C but the chords have a jazz flavor and I can get close but
I don't think I'm totally correct. (The chord with the C bass sounds like C7sus4...)

Would any of you wonderful people just happen to know what they are???]]> and I'm having a little trouble identifying the chords in the "Rhythm & Melody" middle section,
at about 1m:50s. Bass alternates from F to C but the chords have a jazz flavor and I can get close but
I don't think I'm totally correct. (The chord with the C bass sounds like C7sus4...)

Would any of you wonderful people just happen to know what they are???]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=13935 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 14:07:48 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=13935 Piano and cello instrumental cover on song "Read all about it" one of my favourite songs..We performed that song and we want your support if you like it!..Share , post a comment about your opinion or like our video..Thanks

[video=youtube;xHkBLf_NLkU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHkBLf_NLkU[/video]]]> Piano and cello instrumental cover on song "Read all about it" one of my favourite songs..We performed that song and we want your support if you like it!..Share , post a comment about your opinion or like our video..Thanks

[video=youtube;xHkBLf_NLkU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHkBLf_NLkU[/video]]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=13402 Mon, 11 May 2015 18:14:23 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=13402

I'm actually a drummer. But I came here to ask you nice keyboard people some questions!

I recently bought a midi keyboard for my new band to use. We're playing music influenced by bands like The National,The Shins, Iron and Wine..ect.

The problem I'm running into is I can't seem to find samples that fit out style. I have analog lab and our vocalist has studio one. It seems a lot of the samples are geared towards electronic music. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a program or keyboard.

I'm looking for samples that are similar to the ones in these songs:

https://youtu.be/muFVmD8TDVw

https://youtu.be/9XGLwRn6jjw

https://youtu.be/GyAJ4V06izg

Like I said I'm new to this so I'm sorry if this is a dumb question.

Thanks!]]>

I'm actually a drummer. But I came here to ask you nice keyboard people some questions!

I recently bought a midi keyboard for my new band to use. We're playing music influenced by bands like The National,The Shins, Iron and Wine..ect.

The problem I'm running into is I can't seem to find samples that fit out style. I have analog lab and our vocalist has studio one. It seems a lot of the samples are geared towards electronic music. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a program or keyboard.

I'm looking for samples that are similar to the ones in these songs:

https://youtu.be/muFVmD8TDVw

https://youtu.be/9XGLwRn6jjw

https://youtu.be/GyAJ4V06izg

Like I said I'm new to this so I'm sorry if this is a dumb question.

Thanks!]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=13165 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 20:12:34 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=13165 Our new instrumental piano cover song "All of me" ..We are from greece and made this new channel to show our music..Hope you like it!

[video=youtube;8TPN8Lt6EH0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TPN8Lt6EH0[/video]


]]> Our new instrumental piano cover song "All of me" ..We are from greece and made this new channel to show our music..Hope you like it!

[video=youtube;8TPN8Lt6EH0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TPN8Lt6EH0[/video]


]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=11459 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 08:56:05 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=11459 the kn and the ctk have some great drawbar Hammond sounds and when played together produce sounds very close to a real b3 .
the ctk 7200 has some great moog type synth sounds and a very good Wurlitzer electric piano sound .I am very pleased with this current set up as it gives me plenty of scope for variation in sound .. I am currently playing in a blues / rock covers band , but I am seeking to form my own progressive rock outfit and record original material .im very into bands like caravan / gentle giant / genesis /Hughie leggatts nucleus [ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]

you have to click on the jpeg image lol]]> the kn and the ctk have some great drawbar Hammond sounds and when played together produce sounds very close to a real b3 .
the ctk 7200 has some great moog type synth sounds and a very good Wurlitzer electric piano sound .I am very pleased with this current set up as it gives me plenty of scope for variation in sound .. I am currently playing in a blues / rock covers band , but I am seeking to form my own progressive rock outfit and record original material .im very into bands like caravan / gentle giant / genesis /Hughie leggatts nucleus [ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]

you have to click on the jpeg image lol]]> https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=11398 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:38:42 +0000 https://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php?tid=11398
P.S. - it is a cover after the acoustic version not the original song so don't expect it to sound the same. I tried to make it a bit my own so I hope you won't hold that against me, just sang how I felt.

[video=youtube;wBmXzytyKgY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBmXzytyKgY[/video]]]>
P.S. - it is a cover after the acoustic version not the original song so don't expect it to sound the same. I tried to make it a bit my own so I hope you won't hold that against me, just sang how I felt.

[video=youtube;wBmXzytyKgY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBmXzytyKgY[/video]]]>