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Conference napalm::commusic_v1

Title:* * Computer Music, MIDI, and Related Topics * *
Notice:Conference has been write-locked. Use new version.
Moderator:DYPSS1::SCHAFER
Created:Thu Feb 20 1986
Last Modified:Mon Aug 29 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2852
Total number of notes:33157

2810.0. "electronic/keyboard/piano advice plse" by COMICS::HESS () Wed Jan 08 1992 07:31

	I am considering buying a Keyboard and am looking for advice, the
reason for the purchase is that I have two children one age 6 the other aged 3,
the oldest has for some time taken an interest in music, and some time ago we
bought her a small keyboard, one of those things where the keys are the width
of matchsticks,  this I feel is more difficult to play than something with full
size keys , so I have the following questions, I know Very litle about music,

	considering the age of the kids should I go for full size keys.

	what shold I consider regarding the number of keys 61,48 ??

	I assume the techniques for playing Keyboard/Piano is completly
different ? should I get something with touch sensitive keys (you know the ones
where the harder you hit them the louder they play)

	should I consider lessons  for the six year old , or is that too young

	any advice regarding any aspect of purchasing an instrument of this
sort would be appreciated
 
	I am considering the Yamaha PSR 300 The blurb for this says 28 note
Polyphonic max......what does this mean,is it important even

Thanks in advance

Peter
 	
	
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2810.1Already under discussionMANTHN::EDDI been shattered (shay-oo-bee)Wed Jan 08 1992 08:296
    Please read the topics listed under the keyword "GETTING_STARTED". If
    you have further questions I'm sure they can be addressed under one of
    the existing notes.
    
    Edd Cote
    COMMUSIC Co-mod
2810.3MANTHN::EDDI been shattered (shay-oo-bee)Wed Jan 08 1992 08:36100
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                * * Computer Music, MIDI, and Related Topics * *
Created: 20-FEB-1986 17:09         2810 topics        Updated:  8-JAN-1992 06:29
                     -< New?  Read and heed 1.*.  Thanks. >-
 Topic  Author               Date         Repl  Title
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   197  GALAXY::MALIK        30-NOV-1985    17  MIDI basics?
   290    OASS::B_MCMILLAN    2-APR-1986    28  Basic Studio Setup (dated)
   302  MENTOR::COTE          8-APR-1986    11  First MIDI Network - Hooking it all up...
   317  MENTOR::COTE         22-APR-1986     5  Chaining Sequencers?
   330  AKOV68::EATON        28-APR-1986    11  Question on touch sensitivity
   343  CANYON::MOELLER       2-MAY-1986    78  Help me spend my money... (dated)
   409   DAIRY::SHARP        24-JUN-1986     1  Getting FM Synths To Sound Fat
   410  MENTOR::COTE         24-JUN-1986    29  Need to Upgrade Recording Gear - Help (dated)
   525  FDCV01::SIDBDEV      30-SEP-1986    25  Lend me your experience
   526  AKOV68::EATON         1-OCT-1986     4  Mail Order Warranties
   551  AKOV68::EATON        24-OCT-1986    10  What Is A String/Synth 'Pad'?
   553  AKOV68::EATON        28-OCT-1986    10  MIDIing Synths - 8 Voice to 6 Voice - Problems?
   590    JAWS::COTE          4-DEC-1986     9  Help Buying a $1000 Synth
   603   16514::MOELLER      11-DEC-1986    40  Still Seeking Sampler Assiduously
   608  AKOV68::EATON        16-DEC-1986     5  MIDI Sustain Related to MIDI Note ON Command?
   610  MRMFG1::D_FOSTER     16-DEC-1986     6  Advice needed:  Mac + CZ101 Marriage
   659  DYO780::SCHAFER      15-JAN-1987    30  Hardware Sequencers vs. Software Sequencers
   660  DYO780::SCHAFER      15-JAN-1987     9  Upgrade Advice Sought, (also Assiduously)
   695   VERDI::BARTH        17-FEB-1987    33  Discussion on Polytimbral MIDI SGUs
   697  AKOV68::EATOND       19-FEB-1987    23  Starting a basic home studio
   728  THUNDR::BAILEY       24-MAR-1987     8  Velocity sensitivity?
   828  FDCV01::ARVIDSON      2-JUN-1987    27  Connecting Pro Synth Equipment to Home Stereo
   845  ANTARE::NORCROSS     23-JUN-1987    13  Which Apple Macintosh Computer To Buy
   888  TIPPLE::MURRAY       28-JUL-1987    28  Which Synthesizers are Multitimbral?
   894  DSSDEV::HALLGRIMSSON  3-AUG-1987     7  Description of Roland's LA Synthesis
   920  AKOV75::EATOND       28-AUG-1987    17  Sequencing Basics and Tips
   923   DARTS::COTE         31-AUG-1987    54  Glossary (or MIDI/Synth Terminology)
   932  PRSTRA::CHAMPOLLION   3-SEP-1987    19  Differences Between Digital Recording & MIDI Sequencing
   956  AKOV76::EATOND       21-SEP-1987    33  Glossary of PA Terms (db, voltages, impedance, etc)
  1029   HYEND::BKARL        25-NOV-1987    10  Building BIG $$$ Home MIDI Studio - Help
  1037   CDROM::JAGGER        2-DEC-1987    38  Recommendations - Which Synth To Buy
  1056   HYEND::BKARL        11-DEC-1987     8  Recommendations - Setting Up MIDI Home Studio
  1060  NCVAX1::ALLEN        14-DEC-1987    53  Recommendations - Effects (FX) Unit for Home Studio
  1136   HARDY::JKMARTIN     11-JAN-1988     5  Recommendation - Portable Synth w/ Piano Sound
  1154   CURIE::THACKERAY    16-JAN-1988    12  Computer Stuff for Scoring & Sequencing
  1159   MODEL::POMFRET      19-JAN-1988     9  Recommendation - Roland JUNO106 For First Synth?
  1208  COGVAX::LABAK        11-FEB-1988    11  Recommendation - Used Casio CZ1 or Roland JX3P
  1233   DRFIX::HENNESSY      4-MAR-1988    17  Recommendation - Keyboard for Child Learning To Play
  1276   CREME::LSIMPSON     24-MAR-1988    12  Recommendation - Building MIDI Home Studio
  1297   TAINO::NUNEZ         4-APR-1988    30  Recommendation - Synth w/ Piano Keyboard & Sound
  1311    BOHR::CASSONE      12-APR-1988     3  Looking for intoductory MIDI book or course
  1313  DOODAH::WIEGLER      12-APR-1988    27  Recommendation - Consumer Keyboard For Jr. Higher
  1315    AQUA::ROST         12-APR-1988     4  Patch Mapping Using Various Types of Synths
  1345   DFLAT::DICKSON       2-MAY-1988    27  Wanted: Cheap Keyboard For Sequencer Data Entry
  1408  RANCHO::PRICE        24-MAY-1988    20  Is this Roland setup a good deal?
  1425  LOLITA::DIORIO        1-JUN-1988    27  IBM MIDI choices: Interface? Software?
  1442  EKLV00::COLLINS       9-JUN-1988     7  Recommendation: Which Drum Machine to Buy?
  1476  NCVAX1::STEINHARDT   20-JUN-1988    10  Dinosaur seeks new toys/advice on old toys
  1567  BENTLY::EVANS        25-JUL-1988     3  MAC+sequencer+printer+MIDI??
  1606  DENALI::KELLYNI       9-AUG-1988    11  Got an Ensoniq EPS and a Mac - Now What?
  1615   SMURF::NEWHOUSE     10-AUG-1988    27  Rackmount Multitimbral SGU (D110 emphasis)
  1625   NRADM::SWARTZ       16-AUG-1988     3  Electronic Equipment Buyer's Guide ?
  1640  DSTR05::CREAN        23-AUG-1988    72  Sequencer + Expander =? Drum Machine?
  1646  DSTR05::CREAN        24-AUG-1988    41  Drum Machines < $300?
  1651  MARVIN::MACHIN       26-AUG-1988     5  MIDI scratch-pad techniques?
  1654  MIZZOU::SHERMAN      29-AUG-1988     3  What would you tell a first-time buyer?
  1667   DRFIX::PICKETT       9-SEP-1988     7  Looking for Small Synth for Church
  1682     CLT::WWALKER      21-SEP-1988    36  Yamaha KX88 Controller - Should I?
  1706    ALEX::CONN          3-OCT-1988    20  >8 note polyphonic.  How important?
  1711     BTO::BESSETT_K     5-OCT-1988    25  Need Info. on Low-Price Mixers
  1714   GVA05::BERGMANS     11-OCT-1988    19  MIDI on PC,AMIGA or D20 ROLAND??
  1733   AUNTB::WARNOCK      21-OCT-1988     3  What's a decent price for a Poly 800 ?
  1742   ARGUS::CORWIN       27-OCT-1988    28  Roland Digital Pianos
  1823  KERNEL::FLOWERS      20-DEC-1988    10  Pingponging (bouncing) Tracks on Multi-track Tape Deck?
  1825  BENTLY::EVANS        20-DEC-1988    23  Recommendation: First MIDI Keyboard
  1837  MRSVAX::MISKINIS      4-JAN-1989    26  Need advice on tape decks
  1847  BAGELS::MCQUADE       9-JAN-1989     8  Looking for Documentation on Various Aspects of MIDI
  1867  DISCVR::HAJI         18-JAN-1989     8  Yamaha MT100 Mixdown Loses Stereo in Boombox
  1870     CDR::BRANDEWIE    19-JAN-1989    71  Simple electronic piano recommendations needed
  1884  SCENIC::BYRNE         1-FEB-1989     4  Help Using Compressor/Limiter Effects (FX)
  1893    ALEX::CONN          7-FEB-1989    27  Recommendation: Keyboard Synthesizer For Under $600
  1915   WMOIS::MACKAY       20-FEB-1989    24  Recommendation: $400 to Spend on Recording Gear
  1925   FRUST::MUELLER      23-FEB-1989    10  Recommendation: Computer For MIDI System
  1931   WORDS::HARRIS        8-MAR-1989    20  Recommendation: Looking for Electronic Piano
  1938  BAGELS::SREBNICK     13-MAR-1989     9  Roland E20 L/A Keyboard
  1966  ULYSSE::MCGUINNESS   19-APR-1989     9  Advice for a new boy?
  1980   CURIE::DECARTERET    1-MAY-1989    21  How do I get my MT32 to work?
  1992  GIAMEM::MICHAUD      15-MAY-1989    11  Just curious! I think!
  2006   DUB01::DALY         30-MAY-1989    19  Advice for someone starting ...
  2102   KOBAL::DICKSON      28-AUG-1989    11  Want Cheap SGU w/aftertouch for Wind Controller
  2118   SALEM::TAYLOR_J     13-SEP-1989    14  Looking for 1st Synth - $350 Limit
  2136   HYDRA::CHICOINE     16-OCT-1989    11  Beginner music with AMIGA?'s
  2139  BARTLE::FALIVENA     18-OCT-1989     7  Got a Mac & Digital Piano - Now What?
  2145  IJSAPL::BOUWMANS     23-OCT-1989     5  Looking for Reverb Unit to use with Roland U110
  2155  COGVAX::LABAK         6-NOV-1989    25  Help Recommending Bass module
  2169   NRADM::KARL         17-NOV-1989    49  Sampler Questions (degenerates to EMAX II)
  2183  DNEAST::PUSHARD_MIKE 27-NOV-1989    67  What Needed To Be a One-man MIDI Band?
  2203    WOOF::DRIGIAN      13-DEC-1989     8  Back to basics - calculating frequencies
  2204    WOOF::DRIGIAN      13-DEC-1989     7  Ode to Harmonics (desc. of even/odd)
  2205    WOOF::DRIGIAN      13-DEC-1989    11  Frequency and Significance of Concert A?
  2220   AUNTB::WARNOCK      29-DEC-1989    13  linear .vs. non-linear scale
  2224   PUGGS::DESROCHERS    4-JAN-1990     6  Vocal Effects for Live PA System - What To Get
  2407  DECWIN::FISHER        6-AUG-1990    24  Composition, not performance
  2737   BTOVT::LONG          2-OCT-1991     2  Need help on Digital Pianos