Archive for October, 2009

Piano or keyboard lessons?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

I want to learn to play the piano, but we don’t have the money or room to buy a piano.(Unless anyone knows where i can get one for under $300). Anyways i was wondering if i could take Piano lessons and practice on a keyboard or if i should look for someone giving keyboard lessons?
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What kind of acoustic guitar should I get?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

I’m planning on getting my fiance an acoustic guitar, but I’m not sure which kind is the best to get him. Any suggestions? By the way he’s still kind of a novice.
I got the Takamine Jasmine (in black) and it’s perfect!!
It’s acoustic-electric which is the best!! It sounds beautiful too!!
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What type of electric guitar should i get?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

i already play acoustic and i’ve played electric in the past, i had a strat which was a shitslide, and i want to get a quality electric guitar that i can use to play many types of music. suggestions? oh and amps, too.
this is a review of every single guitar (that i know of)
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/
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Free online beginner acoustic guitar lessons?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

I am 13.. any good guitar lessons for free? the basics! I cant read notes and I have no clue what strings are what letter. so basicly I have no knowledge for guitar!
You should have someone teach you the basics first. Otherwise, you’re not going to understand what you’re reading.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=free+Beginner+guitar+lessons&fr=ush-ans

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3 Guitar Questions! What is a Guitar Capo used for? How do you know when to use it in a song?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Hi! I actually have 3 Questions:
What is the guitar capo used for?
When do you know when to use it in a song?
Do electric guitars Use Capos?
I’ve never seen a Electric guitar with a capo.
A capo is used to change (raise) the key of your open chords.
A capo is most commonly used by guitar players that [...]

How long should I take guitar lessons for?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

How long should I take guitar lessons until I can advance online and with books by myself? Just enough so I can play decently and self-teach myself.
*I’ll probably start with the acoustic guitar.
How long in days, weeks, months, years thing.
this answer is coming from a guy who is self taught at the guitar. i [...]

What is a good electronic piano for a beginner?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

I’m interested in buying a fully weighted electronic piano. I’m just starting out and am interested in doing contemporary piano pieces as well as the option to hook up to an apple computer to work with certain music applications. A lot of people recommend yamaha pianos, though I’m not sure what to look for. I’m [...]

Teaching piano lessons for the first time – where do I start?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

I am going to start teaching piano lessons for the first time. I have 20 years experience myself, so I know my instrument, but I’m not sure where to start with beginners. What series of books should I use? What should a lesson consist of? How much should I charge? [...]

Are there any electronic keyboards that FEEL exactly like a real piano?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

I grew up playing classical piano on concert grands and the likes (musical schools).
Now I’m in a small place and only have room for an electronic keyboard.
I don’t know much about keyboards, other than that you can get *weighted* keys to help simulate the feel of playing a piano. in your opinions, are there any [...]

What’s a good website for beggining piano/keyboard lessons?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

hi!! i really want 2 learn piano so if you know a good website for beggining piano/keyboard lessons could you please tell me?(preferably a website besides About.com) Thanks
Try piano lessons from http://www.musiceducationexpress.com or http://www.pianolessonscourse.com . The lessons are quite easy to follow and they cover all the fundamentals from the very beginning.

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