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playing piano by ear? what do you think?
I’m 15, female. Really into music. i can play trombone, baritone, french horn, mellophone, trumpet, piano, accordion, and sax. I’ve taught myself all these. i really like the piano playing in rock music. fun stuff. so i decided to get lessons. i listened to mozart and beethoven over and over and played it over and over until i got it right. so on my first piano lesson i played mozart and beethoven and my piano teacher was amazed. i can listen to songs and play them back on piano. for example, the vonage commercial. so is this considered playing by ear? if someone tells me to play a song, for the most part if i know how it goes i can play it.
yeah. like a couple months ago i listened to canon in d and i can pretty much play it back. i can also take that song and the key and make my own version. i just play!
OK I CAN READ MUSIC!! hello?!! i mean i’ve been playing all these different instruments all my life, i learned to read it when i was in 5th grade!!
then you are very talented
you should have no trouble earning a well paid living doing something you enjoy
hope it works out well for you
Accordion Technique
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How similar is a mandolin to a guitar?
I want to play a unique instrument.
I have done 7+ years of piano, but quit in 5th grade because we couldn’t find a teacher. I’ve had a few guitar lessons before, but basically that’s the only music experience I’ve had.
I don’t necessarily want it to be very similar to a guitar, I enjoyed the few lessons that I had but it wasn’t very exciting for me.
I like mandolins because they are unique, and small, and I’m pretty petite. (That’s why guitars were really frustrating for me.)
I think they sound beautiful, too. I’ve also considered the accordion, because those are also unique and can be very beautiful as well.
If the mandolin "speaks" to you, then you should definitely try one out. They’re great fun! They are tuned like a violin though, not like a guitar: E-A-D-G high to low; 8 strings where two and two are tuned in unison.
Like most other instruments, you can get a basic feel for it and learn the basic chord structures etc. fairly quick. But it does take lots of practice to master … again just like any other instrument.
Regarding your trouble with guitars. This may be due to you having the wrong kind of guitar, or a guitar not properly set up (adjusted) for your type of playing.
Take a guitar with a large box, long scale, heavy strings, wide and fat neck and high action, and you’re looking at an instrument that is hard to get a grip on (literally). Shorter scale, narrower and slimmer neck, lower action (strings closer to the fingerboard), lighter strings and a smaller box – and you have an instrument that is far more easy to play.
The scale is the length of the vibrating part of the strings, by the way – it’s the distance between the nut and the saddle. When the scale is shorter, the distance between the frets are shorter too. So yes, a mandolin (properly set up), should definitely be easier to handle (narrow neck, very short scale).
Oh, and yes, the accordion can be way cool too! Our keyboard player uses one from time to time in one of our bands.
Best of luck with your playing!
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Important decision about the future of my cat, please help!?
I will first give you a little background on my Russian Blue cat named Elwood so you can better assist me with this dilemma.
He is almost 9 years old (June 1st is his birthday, if you want to send him a present, he accepts cash, mice, and beef brisket if mailed with dry ice). He is all gray and is good friends with the neighbors cat Stalin. He enjoys porno, cheetos, high stakes gambling and is a general nuisance to my livlihood…but I love him.
In an effort to make him a well-rounded feline, about 4 years I bought him a guitar and he started taking lessons, which he took really well to and shortly after was performing in some local blues joints in the neighborhood to help support his drinking habit.
Here is the dilemma. In recent weeks, he has told me he is quitting guitar and wants to take up the accordion. The accordion???!!! WTF Elwood?? I mean, can I take this seriously? A cat can not play the accordion, right?? He keeps telling me it is to celebrate his Russian heritage, and to learn the instrument that his ancestors grew up on during harsh winters laying in rooms that were being heated by coal burning stoves, but I honestly think he is on drugs and has lost his mind.
Should I let Elwood play the accordion, or should I force him to stick with guitar?
Thanks in advance for your help, I really appreciate any advice!
Elwood finally discovered guitar strings are made of cat gut, eh?
And, I don’t mean to offend Elwood….but isn’t a Russian instrument a concertina, not an accordion?
Lawrence Welk played an accordion, I think. Well, if you live in an area with a large Polish population, he could be raking in the bucks. Dress him up in that furry hat and vest and give him long whiskers…oh wait, he’s already furry and has whiskers.
If you are wondering if he is on drugs….check out these folks. Perhaps this could give Elwood some inspiration. The tune I have selected for Elwood’s consideration is the theme from (a cool cat named) ‘Shaft.’ Fewer callouses on the paw pads, I would think.I
I have noted Elwood’s birthday in my Blackberry, and will be sure to down at least half a bottle of Stolie in his honor.
Dosvidanya!
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Squeeze Me: The Jazz & Swing Accordian / Various
Due to its misuse in all types of schlocky settings, the accordion has been the butt of jokes for many decades. This fourCD set seeks to overcome the stereotypes and show that the accordion has long been a legitimate instrument in jazz. Although it is definitely an uphill battle, there are many rare and interesting recordings contained in this box. A variety of somewhat famous (Buster Moten, Joe Mooney, Art Van Damme and Mat Mathews) and completely forgotten accordionists from the 192954 period are featured in settings ranging from classic jazz bands (including Cornell Smelser’s guest appearances with Duke Ellington), and swing combos to bop dates. George Shearing is heard on four selections in which he switches from his customary piano. Many Europeans are also featured, making this a real collector’s item. Although the accordion would not come close to catching on big in jazz during the halfcentury that followed after this set’s most recent performance, it is intriguing hearing half of the history of jazz through these accordioncentric recordings. This is well worth investigating since even veteran collectors will not have had many of these mostlyswinging recordings.
- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
XL96 Big Breakfast – Accordion Lessons!
Ang from the XL96 Big Breakfast learns a lesson or two on about playing the accordion. Today’s Best Country, XL96.9
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Hava Nagila, Gypsy Accordion Lessons with Assi Rose .com
See how it goes and let me know if you have feedback or question
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Can everyone play by ear?
I play the accordion by ear. Mostly because I have to, never had any lessons so I can’t read music.
Don’t think it’s such a big deal but I was talking to my cousin and according to her, it is. So I was just wondering…
On the violin; If you give me 10 minutes I normally can. I rarely can straight away.