Feeling old yet?
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@Mary-Anna I do hear Sousa and Joplin in some Beatles songs, but it sounds to me like they were used ironically, not in tribute.
As for feeling old, I am tackling a Chopin etude, the kind of thing I haven’t played in decades. It’s mostly because it will help me evaluate pianos in my search, but partly just to convince myself I can still do it!
@Mary-Anna I do hear Sousa and Joplin in some Beatles songs, but it sounds to me like they were used ironically, not in tribute.
Huh, that’s interesting. I never thought that or noticed it. I suspect you’re right though. I also wonder how many people noticed it, especially when those songs first came out,
As for feeling old, I am tackling a Chopin etude, the kind of thing I haven’t played in decades. It’s mostly because it will help me evaluate pianos in my search, but partly just to convince myself I can still do it!
Oh cool! Is there a reason you picked Chopin’s etudes as opposed to some other collection of pieces?
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@Mary-Anna I do hear Sousa and Joplin in some Beatles songs, but it sounds to me like they were used ironically, not in tribute.
Huh, that’s interesting. I never thought that or noticed it. I suspect you’re right though. I also wonder how many people noticed it, especially when those songs first came out,
As for feeling old, I am tackling a Chopin etude, the kind of thing I haven’t played in decades. It’s mostly because it will help me evaluate pianos in my search, but partly just to convince myself I can still do it!
Oh cool! Is there a reason you picked Chopin’s etudes as opposed to some other collection of pieces?
@ShiroKuro The use of earlier popular music was pretty rare in the 1960s era of rock. When the Beatles did it, it was a novelty. It was also at the suggestion of their producer (I forget his name, Brian something) who had long been in the music business and was expert in many styles including classical.
As for the Chopin etudes, I find that most of the contemporary music I play doesn’t utilize the resources of the piano that Chopin and others do: different shadings and colorings that require subtle pedaling changes and careful blending in runs and differing textures.
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@ShiroKuro The use of earlier popular music was pretty rare in the 1960s era of rock. When the Beatles did it, it was a novelty. It was also at the suggestion of their producer (I forget his name, Brian something) who had long been in the music business and was expert in many styles including classical.
As for the Chopin etudes, I find that most of the contemporary music I play doesn’t utilize the resources of the piano that Chopin and others do: different shadings and colorings that require subtle pedaling changes and careful blending in runs and differing textures.
As for the Chopin etudes, I find that most of the contemporary music I play doesn’t utilize the resources of the piano that Chopin and others do: different shadings and colorings that require subtle pedaling changes and careful blending in runs and differing textures.
Ahh, so the Chopin is chosen to help you make a better selection? That's interesting!
You should start a thread about your piano search, I would love to hear how it goes, what you're trying etc.
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@ShiroKuro The use of earlier popular music was pretty rare in the 1960s era of rock. When the Beatles did it, it was a novelty. It was also at the suggestion of their producer (I forget his name, Brian something) who had long been in the music business and was expert in many styles including classical.
As for the Chopin etudes, I find that most of the contemporary music I play doesn’t utilize the resources of the piano that Chopin and others do: different shadings and colorings that require subtle pedaling changes and careful blending in runs and differing textures.
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As for the Chopin etudes, I find that most of the contemporary music I play doesn’t utilize the resources of the piano that Chopin and others do: different shadings and colorings that require subtle pedaling changes and careful blending in runs and differing textures.
Ahh, so the Chopin is chosen to help you make a better selection? That's interesting!
You should start a thread about your piano search, I would love to hear how it goes, what you're trying etc.
@ShiroKuro Not a bad idea to write about the piano search! It’s pretty sporadic at this point. I have an affinity for Mason & Hamlins, and I looked at two of them offered on FB Marketplace. But Steinways are everywhere (they built many more pianos) and I ought to look at those too.
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@ShiroKuro Not a bad idea to write about the piano search! It’s pretty sporadic at this point. I have an affinity for Mason & Hamlins, and I looked at two of them offered on FB Marketplace. But Steinways are everywhere (they built many more pianos) and I ought to look at those too.
@RealPlayer what length are you hoping to purchase?
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@RealPlayer what length are you hoping to purchase?
@ShiroKuro Between 6 and 7 feet. Like a Steinway A3 or Mason AA. I hear that longer key lengths (7 ft.) give more control, but I worry about the resulting loudness, as in my current 9 footer.
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@ShiroKuro Between 6 and 7 feet. Like a Steinway A3 or Mason AA. I hear that longer key lengths (7 ft.) give more control, but I worry about the resulting loudness, as in my current 9 footer.
@RealPlayer 6 to 7 feet will get you a great piano!
Is the loudness bothering you when you play with your current piano, or are you just worried about neighbors?
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Yes, the current piano bothers me. Nine foot grand, hard as heck hammers, harsh tone, really needs a new action. I wear musicians’ earplugs just to be able to practice.
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One minute I'm reading the title of this thread, "Feeling old yet?", next minute I'm reading about 6 to 7 feet! Egads.
@Bernard Thread drift!
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@Bernard Thread drift!
@RealPlayer That's fine... as long as 6 feet ... isn't followed by ... under!
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