I still play! I'm not too skilled at reading sheet music though, but my Yamaha U3 upright has a Disklavier system so it's like an old player piano only driven by a computer. That way, I can watch the piano play itself and mimic it. I've learned a lot of Chopin and Mozart that way. Good luck with the Rach, one the most difficult pieces out there!
That piano looks like it's well-tuned! I'm a classically trained pianist, though I don't play too much classical stuff at the moment... How about Beethoven's Fur Elise or Moonlight Sonata?
Growing up, I had a neighbor who taught me how to play the piano. I didn't have a piano, so the only time I could practice was when she let me use hers. The neighbor eventually moved away, so then there were no more lessons. : ( I'd still like to pursue it again someday, if I can ever afford to buy a piano.
I always wanted to learn to play, too!
ReplyDeleteHahaha. I'm playing the latter on Youtube right now. What a fun song. Go Stormy go
ReplyDeleteHow about Heart and Soul? ;) Have a great day, Stormy!
ReplyDeleteGnome Gnome on the range seems like a good choice . . . . . .
ReplyDeleteCan you play some Beethoven?
ReplyDeletei learned the piano when i was 7 but i only had lessons for a couple of months. Wish I had pursued it.
ReplyDeleteNutschell
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I taught myself to play the piano in high school. Never learned any Rachmanioff, but I could do justice to some Mozart and Beeethoven.
ReplyDeleteNever did figure out chopsticks though...
I play -- badly. I don't have enough time to practice, but when I do, guess what?
ReplyDeleteI still play! I'm not too skilled at reading sheet music though, but my Yamaha U3 upright has a Disklavier system so it's like an old player piano only driven by a computer. That way, I can watch the piano play itself and mimic it. I've learned a lot of Chopin and Mozart that way. Good luck with the Rach, one the most difficult pieces out there!
ReplyDeleteChopsticks please!
ReplyDeleteI used to drive my family crazy with Chopsticks! Hope you get your piano some day so you can too... :)
ReplyDeleteNaomi @ Cornet Crafts
hahaha!
ReplyDeleteYou're too funny, Stormy.
Chopsticks - all the way!
Cute posts.
ReplyDeleteCynthia (The Sock Zone)
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Maybe you could play Heart and Soul if d-rizzle and the Sparkster helped!
ReplyDeletemshatch - I'm all thumbs!
ReplyDeleteStephen - He's got talent!
Dana - That's a good one!
Rob - I like it! Very much!
Alex - If you hum a few bars...
nutschell - Wish I could play piano like I type!
M.J. - I'd love to hear you play!
Amy - It's a start, right?
Nancy - Cool! That sounds awesome.
Al - You got it!
Naomi - Crazy good, right? Thanks for coming.
Carol - He's funny...looking!
blueflute - Thank you!
Andrea - That's a lot of help!
Thanks everyone!
Heather
How about something original? A Stormy classic.
ReplyDeleteImpressive repertoire, my dear. You might tackle Stairway to Heaven next. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSome Dark Romantic
That piano looks like it's well-tuned!
ReplyDeleteI'm a classically trained pianist, though I don't play too much classical stuff at the moment...
How about Beethoven's Fur Elise or Moonlight Sonata?
Writer In Transit
Growing up, I had a neighbor who taught me how to play the piano. I didn't have a piano, so the only time I could practice was when she let me use hers. The neighbor eventually moved away, so then there were no more lessons. : ( I'd still like to pursue it again someday, if I can ever afford to buy a piano.
ReplyDeleteChristine - Not sure he can create his own music. I'll ask him.
ReplyDeleteMichelle - Furry what? :)
Susanne - The piano is a beautiful instrument. It always upset me that I can type with two hands but I can't play any two-handed instruments.
Thanks for coming by everyone!
Heather