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#373042 - 10/15/13 04:20 PM
Re: I'm NOT a Piano Player.............
[Re: Jerry T]
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Registered: 07/27/05
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Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada
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To answer your question Ian; its a 120 bass built into an SD1Plus. I also have a lighter 96 bass Orla KX10, and a 120 bass midi unit to use with a Roland A37. For short gigs and when I use files only, I use the Yamaha KX5. Now that I learned how to post photos watch out ...
Ciao,
Jerry Thanks, Jerry. I have a friend in Newfoundland that plays piano and button accordions (and other keyboards), and I sent him the pictures of your setup. He is using a Roland RA-90 (I think that's correct) for background styles as his squeezebox has a midi interface built in. He is considering upgrading, and, needless to say, he thought your setup was pretty cool. Is your SD-1 Plus a discontinued model? I've seen one at Ketron USA with buttons for left and right...yours appears to have buttons left and keys right. Is that still available? Excuse my ignorance as I am not familiar with these instruments.  Ian
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#373047 - 10/15/13 05:26 PM
Re: I'm NOT a Piano Player.............
[Re: Dnj]
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Registered: 07/27/05
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Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada
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Obviously it is a keeper, Jerry, especially with the Ajamsonic upgrade. Thanks for taking the time to give me the info...I'll pass it on to my friend, Junior. Sometimes the extra expense is well worth it...I was going to get a PSR-S910, but managed to scrape up enough moolah for the big'un, the Tyros4. Needless to say, it is definitely a keeper for me...even after almost two years, I'm still on the honeymoon.  Ian
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#373055 - 10/16/13 12:00 AM
Re: I'm NOT a Piano Player.............
[Re: Diki]
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Registered: 10/23/06
Posts: 1661
Loc: USA
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The bottom line is, if you can play ONE, you can play them all. If you can play an accordion, you can play a piano with a little bit of work. Diki.......this is the most ridiculous thing you ever said! I grew up on the accordion and still play today. I then turned to arranger keyboards....a long term learning process for an accordionist. When I finally switched to piano, it took me 1-2 years before I could even form chords like I did on the right hand, much less do walking bass lines. And that's after learning the arranger! Yes, you can play a piano almost overnight if you play single bass notes only with your left hand (and most unsophisticated people wouldn't even know the difference). But that's a far cry from being a pianist like Donny is talking about! The only advantage of coming off an accordion, I believe, is that an accordionist will work extra hard on that left hand.....probably more than most who start out as just "pianists." I know I did, and today I'm fluent....and thankful for all that concentrated work I put into it! If you can play an organ, you can play a harpsichord! And this is the second dumbest thing I ever heard you say. Yes, you can "play anything" if you want to play an instrument in it's most simplified way (like playing "single bass notes on the piano"). Fact is, you could probably play something like tennis if all you want to do is just hit the ball around the court. But I certainly wouldn't call my self a "tennis player." You need to make disclaimers when you make statements like you said here. Now go ahead with your usual "save face" rebuttal....I'm not even going to bother reading it!
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#373061 - 10/16/13 05:12 AM
Re: I'm NOT a Piano Player.............
[Re: Mark79100]
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Registered: 09/29/05
Posts: 6703
Loc: Roswell,GA/USA
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Now go ahead with your usual "save face" rebuttal....I'm not even going to bother reading it!
Wow! Some of you guys are like sharks when a drop of blood hits the water.....can't wait to join the 'feeding frenzy'. It seems that as soon as a few of the 'established' "popular guys" decide who the next victim is going to be, then the 'wannabee's' start lining up to pile on. You gotta admire some of the real 'class' people like Rikki, for example, who, if they can't say something nice about somebody, just don't say anything. Diki has a way of phrasing things that may sometimes come across as abrasive, but it's still just HIS OPINION, which is just as valid for him as yours is for you. If you disagree with him, fine, but why attack him personally? Attack his argument and stop there. You really don't need to succumb to this mob mentality to be accepted on this board. It seems like short-timers feel the need to do this to accelerate their 'street creds'. Not necessary, trust me. Some of the most respected and revered members here NEVER take part in these activities, no matter how provocative a post may seem (to you). There should be a lesson in there somewhere. I haven't always been a model citizen but I'm definitely trying harder to be. Maybe we all should. chas
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#373064 - 10/16/13 05:47 AM
Re: I'm NOT a Piano Player.............
[Re: Dnj]
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Registered: 07/27/05
Posts: 10606
Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada
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Mark, you better behave...only 69 days till Christmas  ...you be gettin' coal in your stockin'...only useful if your keyboard is that old, it runs on steam...like Boo's.  Just sayin', Ian (supporting Santa, and good behavior, since 1955) 
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#373069 - 10/16/13 07:10 AM
Re: I'm NOT a Piano Player.............
[Re: Mark79100]
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Registered: 04/25/05
Posts: 14194
Loc: NW Florida
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The bottom line is, if you can play ONE, you can play them all. If you can play an accordion, you can play a piano with a little bit of work. Diki.......this is the most ridiculous thing you ever said! I grew up on the accordion and still play today. I then turned to arranger keyboards....a long term learning process for an accordionist. When I finally switched to piano, it took me 1-2 years before I could even form chords like I did on the right hand, much less do walking bass lines. And that's after learning the arranger! Yes, you can play a piano almost overnight if you play single bass notes only with your left hand (and most unsophisticated people wouldn't even know the difference). But that's a far cry from being a pianist like Donny is talking about! The only advantage of coming off an accordion, I believe, is that an accordionist will work extra hard on that left hand.....probably more than most who start out as just "pianists." I know I did, and today I'm fluent....and thankful for all that concentrated work I put into it! If you can play an organ, you can play a harpsichord! And this is the second dumbest thing I ever heard you say. Yes, you can "play anything" if you want to play an instrument in it's most simplified way (like playing "single bass notes on the piano"). Fact is, you could probably play something like tennis if all you want to do is just hit the ball around the court. But I certainly wouldn't call my self a "tennis player." You need to make disclaimers when you make statements like you said here. Now go ahead with your usual "save face" rebuttal....I'm not even going to bother reading it! Apparently, you haven't heard of the concept of remaining polite on this forum. I look forward to your next departure.
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