I have a Casio CTK-3500 and am learning to play this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NTMC-8Hjq8

I am unable to find a setting so that my piano sounds like the piano in the video.
I want to hear the rawness of the piano, like in this video. In default settings, my piano sounds a little soft.
Help would be really appreciated!

So, I get that on a grand piano the left pedal is a tool that can be used to change the tone of the piano and create a different, softer sound. But I have been practicing on a yamaha U3, and as most here know, in an upright, it doesn't change the tone, it just allows you to play softer easier, and also changes the feel of the keyboard, something that doesnt happen on a grand. So, how should I treat it? Only pressing it in the same parts as I would do on a grand, or when? Without it, I feel the keys are really hard and is difficult to play soft, also due to to the less leverage the keys have compared to a grand. Should I get used to it and learn how to play soft without the need of the pedal, or treat it differently than a grand piano and use it more?

I can't really find an answer about this so that's why im asking it here, thanks.

Just a quick question for those who have the new Roland Go:Keys 3, which I'm thinking of getting as a gift for my dad. I would need it to have a tuning function (transposing the whole keyboard by less than a semitone) - this is so that he can play along with certain older recorded songs which are in between standard tuning keys.

The manual explains tranposing by number of semitones, and transposing by number of octaves, but not less than a semitone, so I assume it is not a feature?

But it does have a pitch bend function with the wheel, so I'm hoping that if you enable the wheel as this, then turn the wheel, it can stay fixed at a certain level, and this can function as tuning/transposition between semitones?

Hi all,

I’m just starting my piano journey along with my 3 year old daughter.

We recently purchased a 2002 Yamaha U1, and I’m excited to start using it.

I would like to practice silently after the kids are in bed and am looking for a keyboard or digital piano for this use case. I’m leaning keyboard to save space in a small office but would consider a digital piano if needed to get the functionality I want.

My criteria are:

1. Feels as similar to the U1 as possible (I think this means weighted keys, maybe other things too)
2. Allows me to play with headphones (I’m fine with a jack, I don’t care much about USB or Bluetooth)
3. Allows me to practice everything I’d be able to do on the U1 (I’m a complete novice but I think this means a dampener pedal, maybe an una corda pedal tho I’m not sure I need that, and ability to play pianissimo to fortissimo)
4. Up to $1,000 in price (not sure if this is reasonable)

While I’m open to any brand, it seems like sticking with Yamaha would make sense given we already bought the U1.

I’m leaning new but would consider used if needed to hit my price point.

Would appreciate any thoughts and advice!

Hi, I recently bought digital piano Roland RP701 and I find the sound way too loud. Anything above 40% basically hurt my ear. Is this kinda normal? Those of you with Roland piano, how loud do you usually set the volume?

Thanks!!

I started playing the piano using PianoVision, and since I've always loved rhythm games and found it really cool how the music starts to come together after multiple attempts, I ended up getting kind of "addicted" and "playing" the piano almost every day. I downloaded several new songs, from pop or anime songs to classical piano pieces that were really difficult (at least for me, lol). After playing so much, I got pretty good at it.

But the other day, I was playing, and someone overheard me and said, "Wow, you play really well!" That confused me because, in my mind, I wasn’t really "playing" the piano. And yet, to the people around me that day, I was playing the piano. But I just can't bring myself to believe that this is truly playing the piano.

So, what do you think it means to know how to play the piano? Is it about being able to read sheet music and play it? Or maybe the ability to compose a song? Or is it simply the fact that if you can play various melodies, you already know how to play?

Talking to a friend, he said he doesn’t see much of a difference because, in his view, it’s just another version of sheet music. According to him, the biggest difference is the gamification aspect of it, but that doesn’t change the fact that, to the listener, the music sounds the same. I’m not sure if I agree with that because it kind of trivializes the act of playing.

That’s why I wanted to hear your thoughts on this. (Just to be clear, I’m not trying to call anyone out—I just want to understand the general consensus on what it truly means to know how to play the piano.) Personally, whenever I finish playing a famous classical piece—like Fantaisie-Impromptu, Moonlight Sonata, or Clair de Lune, which are widely recognized—I can never really accept the compliments. I even feel a bit uncomfortable because it doesn’t feel right to me.

edit: piano vision is a app on the meta quest that lets you see the piano tiles that you are supposed to play like in guitar hero for instance.

Hi Folks! I recently tried 2 different Roland pianos at a Guitar Center today, both with the PHA-4 Action. One was a Juno D8 and the other was the FP30x. I played on both of them but was a little surprised that I preferred the feel of the FP30x over the Juno D8 despite it having the same action. The texture of the keys also felt slightly different. The keys on Juno D8 felt a lot more sleek and smooth whereas the keys on the FP30x had a wood like texture. I don't know if the texture tricked my brain into thinking that the FP30x felt better but it really was quite a difference. Has anyone had any experience like this with 2 keyboards with the exact same action? Does Roland make improvements to their actions but still refer to them as the PHA-4 even if it's slightly better or slightly worse?

ETA: I wanted to specify it was a Juno D8, not to be confused with the DS88 which has its own action. The Roland website also says that both the FP30x and the Juno D8 have the exact same action by comparing the specs on both models.

Hi, I am almost 21 just getting back into playing as of late last November. I can't remember the specific years but I had a teacher from roughly 3rd grade to sometime in middle school. I remember the last piece I learned was the 3rd mov. of Clementi Sonatina OP 36 No 1.

Since I have started again, I have pretty much cleaned up all of Fur Elise. Learned, Menuet in G Major, Menuet in D Minor, Arabesque, and Ballade by Burmuller. I am now learning Solfeggietto.

I am now without a teacher, and can't afford one while in college, so I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on way's I could more efficiently practice, and any pieces around this difficulty level. I don't even know what I would consider my experience or grade level at. Like a late beginner or early intermediate?

Thanks for any help, I am continuing to practice daily when I can, I just have a sense of feeling lost and not really knowing what to do, so I kind of just pick a piece that looks alright, listen to it, and start practicing it.

Hi all,

I’m trying to video myself playing from an overhead perspective, and have a boom stand, smartphone and an clip adapter. I can’t seem to get the full scale of the piano in shot, no matter what height I fix the stand at. Any one with experience on this?

Spending more time than usual this winter listening and playing through Bach keyboard works. Find myself questioning some common assumptions and platitudes thrown around when the Bach family name comes up. Just starting a thread here for all your Bach-related piano pet peeves, underrated/overrated comments, and your collective dumb questions that I already know I can't answer.

I'll start with a pet peeve: The andante movement to JS Bach's Keyboard concerto no. 7 (BWV 1058) has the absolutely most disappointing ending of all of his keyboard concerti slow movements. At the end of roughly 5 minutes of some of the most beautiful secular music passages he ever wrote, it just kind of drifts away from its best themes and sounds like he either got bored with it or was just in a rush to finish and do something else more important. Wyd Johann? I needed something to recommend as processional music that isn't Pachabel's Canon and you let me down.

Hi everyone, I've been learning for 4.5 years, the first 4 with a teacher. Now I'm continuing to learn self-taught for a while until I can have lessons again, but it's going to take at least one year. I would like to ask some advice regarding the next steps in my piano journey.

If I had to set myself a middle-term goal, it would be Beethoven's Op. 110 and one Chopin's substantial work, such as Scherzo no. 2 / Polonaise op. 44 / Ballade no. 3. My dream pieces and final goal are, right now, Beethoven's Op. 111 and Chopin's Ballade no. 4.

I'm currently working through whole suites of easier works (Bach French Suite II, Schumann Kinderszenen) and a few harder pieces such as Beethoven's Pathetique (whole) and Chopin's Revolutionary Etude. Sometimes I refresh older repertoire which includes other Henle 6 and 7 works.

In this years I have practiced almost every day with great discipline and I feel I have made very good progress. However, the more I grow, the more I realize how nuanced piano playing can be, and it gets intimidating. Advanced repetoire is HARD. Without a teacher, sometimes it's almost like clashing against a wall. I can handle doing slow progress. But I need some motivation and guidance here, and a clear path towards my goals.

Where do you suggest I go from here? How do I get there? Do you have repertoire/technical suggestions? Thanks everyone.

I (24F) recently decided to start keyboard/piano lessons and I currently practice on a Yamaha PSR-E263. It’s 61 keys and I got it years ago as a gift, I’m not even sure if they still sell these lol. My teacher suggested that I start looking into upgrading to an 88 weighted key digital piano if possible, so I’m curious on what others would recommend?

From what I’ve researched so far it seems that it really depends on the person and what they’re looking for, but since I’m a beginner I really don’t even know what to I prefer vs. what I don’t LOL. But brands I’ve looked into are Yamaha, Roland and Kawai.

So I wanted to ask what made you choose your digital piano, and why you chose that one compared to others! As far as budget, I don’t really have one yet so I’m really just interested to hear what anyone has to contribute in terms of advice in choosing a digital piano, pros, cons, etc.! Thanks so much in advance!!!!! :)

Does anyone have correct fingering for this section pls i can’t find anything in the internet.

My teacher sais that I shoud have my fingers like rigid but my doll relaxed but every time that I try I my hand gets tired so quickly becouse of the tension, so any advice?

Also Im from spain so if my english isnt good sorry about it

PS: Practicing the Debussy's childrens corner num I "Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum".

Aqui em Florianópolis tem um piano público da UFSC no jardim botânico mas eles não permitem iniciantes tocar, segundo a segurança é "porque desafina o piano" e a universidade que é dona reclama disso pra eles.

Faz sentido essa afirmação? Eu tô aprendendo e a segurança simplesmente falou que eu não podia.

My dad is currently in the USA, so I thought i'd take advantage of that since i've been wanting to get a keyboard to start playing piano after years that i told myself not to since it's expansive. I am sure that I will stick to it.

It's dimensions are : 51.6 x 13.8 x 5.5" / 131 x 35.1 x 14 cm

Weight is 26 lbs/ 11.8 KG

it will be in its original packaging, and perhaps we can wrap it in bubble wrap and, maybe, blankets?

This will be my first keyboard. Unfortunately keyboard prices in my country are absolutely horrendous, and even if we factor the import taxes, it still comes down to be 350$ cheaper

I am really scared it will be damaged during the flight. Is this a lost battle?

A key signature that looks like ¢, what could that mean?

Hello all,

I’m in the market for a piano and found a Kawai CN29 priced at $1050. The seller initially listed it for $1250, but I managed to negotiate it down to $1050.

The seller claims to have purchased it for $2200 2 years ago and said they used it rarely. I've come across positive reviews about the Kawai CN29. Given that, do you think this is a fair deal, or would I be better off considering a newer model that might offer improved features or value?

I appreciate your help!

Here's my situation: I just bought a 1986 Yamaha GHI ($2000, crazy deal) and a ATR2500x-USB ($70!!!) mic from Audio-Technica. I have a mic stand and all that crap but now I need to figure out where to record the audio too. I don't think it's possible to go directly to an iPhone that I'll be filming video with. I do have a slightly old Chromebook that I think I can download the raw audio data too but I'm not completely sure. Theoretically I could then simply move the Chromebook to my PC and transfer that data over.

So if I can get the data onto my pc should I just use the raw data or should I put it into some sort of sound software and adjust it in some way?

So I guess my questions are:

1. How can I get the recording file from the mic to my PC?
2. Which, if any, sound software should I use?
3. Slightly unrelated but how can I tell/do I need to worry about if my room acoustics are good or not? (I attached a photo of the piano in the room)

The room is very open with a foyer directly to the right that has a large ceiling. There is a rug and some furniture out of frame.

self explainable.