I finally got around to registering, and wanted to post something thanking all of you folks out there that are such a wealth of information. I have had my PSR3000 for 2 or 3 weeks now, and have been lurking for the last week or so. I just can't believe how much I have learned just by reading this forum, and listening to all of the music you guys share with everyone.

A few notes about myself.

I am 55 and do not consider myself to be a professional musician. I have been playing all of my life just about, and did the rock band thing many many years ago. I have pretty much played organs all my life and have owned everything from a few Hammonds to a Yamaha Electone El90 that I still have now. My first organ was a Hammond E100 which was probably the worst organ I ever owned. I also owned an L100, and a C3. The only arranger type keyboards I have ever owned are the Techniqs KN800 and now the Yamaha PSR3000 which I feel is the best money I ever spent. i couldn't afford a Tyros, so this was the next best thing. I have it hooked up to some Logitech z2200 speakers, and it sounds amazing.

I dont' consider myself to be very good at all, but I truly enjoy playing. I am totally blind, so I play by ear, and no, unfortunately, I don't have perfect pitch, but I wish I did. My ear has to work really hard to pick out the more subtle chord progressions and even then, I still don't always get them right, but I have a good time with it.

Meanwhile, thanks to all for being such a great community of people, and for all of this great info. I am like a sponge, soaking everything up, but, hopefully, I'll be able to someday contribute as well.

Rick Alfaro