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Helpful Hints
How You Benefit from learning the Piano
Scientific studies show that from learning the piano at any age the student benefits in the following ways...
1. Increased academic skills.
2. The ability to express themselves creatively.
3. Improved self esteem and confidence.
4. A better memory.
5. Greater reading ability.
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1. Increased academic skills.
2. The ability to express themselves creatively.
3. Improved self esteem and confidence.
4. A better memory.
5. Greater reading ability.
...
How well is your Piano being serviced?
A large number of pianos, including those used by music teachers, even though tuned annually and in some cases six monthly, are being inadequately maintained by some piano tuners. Too many piano owners, including music teachers, leave calling a tuner until the piano sounds out of tune. This results in the piano not being kept on standard pitch, A440 cycles per second, a very basic requirement for a student having good ear training and any serious musician wishing to encourage the use of other instruments....
How Good is your Piano?
(An article by renowned piano teacher - Nehama Patkin)
Recently I was examining for the AMEB and was confronted with a situation that reinforced a concern I have had for a long time.
A lad of about 8 or 9 years of age was doing his first exam, Preliminary Grade, which requires the ability to play a few scales and several short pieces. He had very little idea of how to sit at the piano, let alone play the required ...
Recently I was examining for the AMEB and was confronted with a situation that reinforced a concern I have had for a long time.
A lad of about 8 or 9 years of age was doing his first exam, Preliminary Grade, which requires the ability to play a few scales and several short pieces. He had very little idea of how to sit at the piano, let alone play the required ...
Assisting a Student to Purchase a Piano
Most piano teachers are confronted with the task of helping a student to purchase a piano. This is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly.
Firstly, let us consider purchasing a new piano. Before your services are called for, do your homework thoroughly and be prepared....
Firstly, let us consider purchasing a new piano. Before your services are called for, do your homework thoroughly and be prepared....
Pianos and Cars (An article by Eric Mitchell (Hobart))
This may seem to be an unusual heading for an article in a music website, but there are good reasons for this.
In choosing a car one has to consider a number of factors:
1. Safety
2. Economy
3. Size
4. Durability
5. Servicing and availability of spare parts.
6. Performance
7. Appearance
8. Age if secondhand
9. Price
10. Re-sale value
In choosing a piano one has to consider a number of factors also:
1. Iron frame-never wooden
2. Tonal quality
3. Evenness of touch
4. Efficiency of dampers in cutting of sound
5. Effectiveness of both pedals.
6. Size
7. Colour
8. Price
9. Re-sale value
10. Age
In choosing a car, we hopefully get the best we can, but in choosing a piano it appears that this not always the case....
In choosing a car one has to consider a number of factors:
1. Safety
2. Economy
3. Size
4. Durability
5. Servicing and availability of spare parts.
6. Performance
7. Appearance
8. Age if secondhand
9. Price
10. Re-sale value
In choosing a piano one has to consider a number of factors also:
1. Iron frame-never wooden
2. Tonal quality
3. Evenness of touch
4. Efficiency of dampers in cutting of sound
5. Effectiveness of both pedals.
6. Size
7. Colour
8. Price
9. Re-sale value
10. Age
In choosing a car, we hopefully get the best we can, but in choosing a piano it appears that this not always the case....
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My Book
Magic with Music is an autobiography written by Albert Fox himself telling the story of his life as a piano tuner. Now in its second printing, it gives both an interesting and humorous account of the highs and lows of a man who a wide and various experience not just within the piano industry but in entertainment, tourism and retailing over more than 64 years.
You can purchase this fascinating read at the Darnum Musical Village or we can post an autographed copy to you. Priced at just $7.70 plus postage and handling.
You can purchase this fascinating read at the Darnum Musical Village or we can post an autographed copy to you. Priced at just $7.70 plus postage and handling.
Coming Events
Piano Recital by Stephen van der Hoek
The Darnum Musical Village is delighted to announce a wonderful upcoming Piano Recital.
Stephen van der Hoek was the 2008 Winner of the National MBS Young Performer of the Year competition. Before he leaves to spend a month in the USA taking up the Scholarship that is part of the award you have an opportunity to hear this very talented pianist in recital.
He will perform at the Village on Friday 24th September 2010.
The performance will commence at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets are priced at just $15 for Adults and $10 Concession.
For bookings/enquiries : 03 5627 8235 or bfox@dcsi.net.au
Stephen van der Hoek was the 2008 Winner of the National MBS Young Performer of the Year competition. Before he leaves to spend a month in the USA taking up the Scholarship that is part of the award you have an opportunity to hear this very talented pianist in recital.
He will perform at the Village on Friday 24th September 2010.
The performance will commence at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets are priced at just $15 for Adults and $10 Concession.
For bookings/enquiries : 03 5627 8235 or bfox@dcsi.net.au
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