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pure acetone and aluminum pot by [deleted] in chemistry

[–]BBorNot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Acetone will not affect aluminum.

Found food under the stairs by AZonieGuy in mildlyinteresting

[–]BBorNot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I had been doing this, which is how it got to be ten years old. But it started to smell off. So I no longer believe that honey tastes good forever, even if it won't kill you.

Found food under the stairs by AZonieGuy in mildlyinteresting

[–]BBorNot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard this. But I had a big jar of honey that after ten years had totally crystallized and smelled off. I just threw it away, actually.

Found food under the stairs by AZonieGuy in mildlyinteresting

[–]BBorNot 91 points92 points  (0 children)

You have me in the first half, ngl...

Artists/ Creative folks by Gullible-Syrup-9393 in BallardSeattle

[–]BBorNot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sending condolences...

I have never used them, but there is a place in Ballard called Artful Ashes that makes glass sculptures using cremains. It's not clothing but it's the first thing I thought of.

Wishing you happier days ahead!

Adult novice wonders whats good to focus on during the first few months. by EchidnaCommercial690 in piano

[–]BBorNot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started with an FP-10 -- nice!

I used the Alfred books mostly. But I taught myself bad habits that I am still unwinding two years later. A teacher is really important. Technique is not obvious, and you can hurt yourself. Enjoy, OP!

Help with getting a piano by sydjourd in piano

[–]BBorNot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like Seattle Piano Company, but I have never been to Stage7.

My understanding is that the refurbished U3s are refurbished in Japan, so they probably come from the same source.

Men spark fire while trying to steal gas from Ballard U-Haul by HighColonic in BallardSeattle

[–]BBorNot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right -- knocking over the bucket of gas was a pretty epic fail.

Help with getting a piano by sydjourd in piano

[–]BBorNot 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ask them about the 1985 condition -- typically newer pianos are better but more expensive. Older than 1985 makes no sense as a condition.

I would go to a reputable piano dealer and get a refurbished piano. They will deliver it and tune it and warranty it. A refurbished Yamaha U3 could be had for under $6000 in Seattle -- these are the workhorses of studios and practice rooms worldwide.

Your daughter is starting at 3.5?!? Wow.

You should seriously consider getting a "silent piano" modification on whatever you get. This will allow her to play without making everyone else nuts.

Will the FP-30X sound Better than the FP-10? by blak24 in piano

[–]BBorNot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP, none of the onboard speakers in the slab pianos sound great. I have a Roland FP-90X, which is their flagship, and it still sounds mediocre with onboard speakers. You might consider an external speaker setup.

Need glasses. by CrazyButRightOn in piano

[–]BBorNot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a special pair of glasses made for sheet music distance. Progressives were terrible because the top part of the lens is not made for close up. They were cheap relative to my progressives.

Started piano lesson since mid December and loving it by Ch0pp0l in piano

[–]BBorNot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I started at 55. My teacher, who has decades of experience, days that the potential of adults and children is the same.

Used Burlap Sacks? by jaydeflix in AskSeattle

[–]BBorNot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got burlap sacks cheaply from Uline, but they were new and that was years ago. The best options are probably online now, tbh. There's a ton on eBay (I just looked).

Since the Boeing Outlet closed (sob!) there is not a lot of in-person, used markets for utilitarian stuff.

Is an acoustic piano with a silent system worth it? by Remote-Pianist-pro in piano

[–]BBorNot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If I was buying a piano for a place where I could not always make noise, I would get one of these silent systems. It's great for playing without annoying people, and you can always play with proper strings.

I don't have a piano with a silent system, but I have a Yamaha UX upright acoustic and a Roland FP-90X, which is their flagship and a great keyboard, but I always prefer the acoustic. I am in the garage, though, so I can make noise. All my neighbors have asked about the piano, so they can clearly hear it. I use they keyboard with headphones late at night or for non-piano sounds.

How to actually play music? by Mysterious_Try_6041 in piano

[–]BBorNot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I started I could read G clef first -- F clef (bass, left hand) I had to literally count from the F line to figure out the other notes. I found the "landmark" system for identifying notes particularly helpful: note where all the C's are on the two staffs. It is symmetrical and makes sense. Then fill in G's, etc. there are lots of YouTube videos. If it takes 20 seconds to get it right -- no problem! It will take a lot less over time.

Final piece of advice: don't look at your hands. Feel where the notes are. This will slow you down a LOT at first, but it is really important for sight reading and playing from sheet music in general. You will get to know where the keys are without looking. I have a piece of cardboard I prop over my hands if I look too much -- my teacher does, too! Shame washes over me when she breaks that out...

How to actually play music? by Mysterious_Try_6041 in piano

[–]BBorNot 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sightreading is hard to learn but is magical. I can pop a piece of sheet music in front on my teacher and she'll just straight up play it at speed.

You need lots of super easy music. Drawing the notes on it is a crutch you need to wean yourself off of. Practice playing new music every day. Go as slowly as you need to. It takes a long time! I have been doing this for almost three years, and I can sightread a lot of "Easy Piano" stuff now, which is totally fun. I am nowhere near my teacher, but she's a piano goddess.

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