Sometimes we lack confidence in ourselves about certain organs. They can be different sizes, shapes and their output can vary depending on whether you've been sensible in your research. Sometimes you get them, only to find that, actually, it doesn't fit. These things can be irritating, but embarassing?
What we need to consider when you're looking at making that big step is:
1) Are you ready for it?
2) Are you focused on size and looks or does the fact that it works just matter?
3) Is it going to be high maintenance?
4) Can you use it both for both larger groups and more intimate performances?
Of course, I'm talking about Pianos. It's an instrument I hold dearly because I own one. A beautiful one in fact. Roland KR-5 Digital Piano. The reproduction is gorgeous and authentic, sampled from a Steinway Concert Grand Piano, it gives you that emotion in your playing without having to do too much.
An onboard computer, touch screen display and floppy-disk drive allow for my full creativity to be captured and because you can view the score and edit in real-time recording, you can absolutely create some stunning pieces of music. It helps that it comes with well over 150 instruments built in that are just as authentic as the piano recreation.
To be honest I would love a fully open, solid wood grand piano, but they are too expensive, too high maintenance and, above all, HUGE! My digital piano, on the other hand, is perfect. It is a full sized keyboard with weighted keys to ensure the feel of playing the piano is as authentic as possible. With the touch-sensitivity adjustment, it does mean that any children trying to play the piano don't have to press as hard to produce a sound. So it's perfect for all ages and experience.
I'm a self-taught pianist, mainly from this very piano because it contains exercises to practice with and scores that you can follow on screen to learn to play and improve your sight-reading. It also has a children's play area built into it to amuse kids. They, too, can learn from a young age whilst having fun at the same time. I wish I'd had this piano when I was growing up... I'm sure I could have been the next Chopin - ah hem... or not.
Though I love my beautiful Roland and we've shared some great times, it's time that I pass on his legacy to someone else. Someone who can benefit from his great looks, stunning charm and great physique as I am going to be moving soon and I may no longer be able to accommodate him. I cry. I may in fact cry becaus through him I've vented and expressed many of my musical stories of heart-ache, joy and passion, something which he will now take with him to someone else.
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