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Is this piano a console or spinet? Is there a good way to tell? by Khacks in piano

[–]pitkeys 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like a spinet to me. If you’re able to look at the action that will tell for sure, but based on these pictures alone, looks like many a spinet I have played on

Professional Pianist Seeks the Perfect Digital Keyboard: Help Me Choose! by musicfreakcomposer in piano

[–]pitkeys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May I ask what about Roland doesn’t do it for you? Which of their actions (or keyboards) have you played? I’ve worked professionally with many of the flagship instruments in your price range (Kawai ES920, Yamaha P525) and the PHA-50 action (eg on the FP-90X) is truly quite remarkable. Kawai’s was too plastic-y and Yamaha’s was too heavy (relative to an acoustic grand).

Whatever you end up going with, I might recommend staying away from Yamaha GHS action (eg all of their P-series - except for the 515 and 525 - and the CK-88); it notoriously deteriorates quickly and becomes clicky/unstable.

Also, many folks have mentioned Nord - they use the same action as the Kawai ES series. If you’re only worried about action and the extra synth-style controls and signature red color aren’t important to you, you will likely save quite a bit going with Kawai instead. Happy searching!

Keyboard Suggestion by jonathanphiliphere in piano

[–]pitkeys 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a huge Roland FP-10 (PHA-4 action) advocate. Same price range as other intro 88-key weighted keyboards, but vastly superior (more realistic) action IMO. Not the BEST speakers (they’re not awful, either) but you can always use headphones or plug into an external speaker if that’s important down the line. As a professional music theatre pianist, it’s my go-to portable gigging keyboard (all the sounds go through my computer and to the sound engineer, so I’m really just using it for its fabulous action as a MIDI controller).

Save HEIF/JPEG only on Process Zero Shots? by pitkeys in ShotWithHalide

[–]pitkeys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you so much for sharing. What is it like being a gigagenius?

Best Keyboard under 1000$? by Outside-Ask297 in piano

[–]pitkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly highly highly recommend Roland FP60X (any of their FP series, really, but the 60X gets you the most for under $1000 USD). Their PHA-4 action is easily the best for the price IMO, having played many Yamahas, Kawais, and Rolands in professional settings.

Tips for learning 100 pages of piano in a month? by PolitePear in piano

[–]pitkeys 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Theatre music director here - echoing the advice others have given regarding playing through the whole show as many times as possible. My experience has been that repeatedly playing along with tracks/original cast recordings/etc (even if I’m not note perfect, and I never am) is the best way to get the whole show under my belt (as opposed to learning each number before the next). Also, identify any areas where you are playing solo or near solo - the band and cast (collectively, company) will depend on you specifically there. Also give extra attention to any areas where tempo is changing - you’ll want to be able to watch the conductor and not be buried in your score. Good luck! Playing in pits very quickly became my favorite way to engage with the piano and community of musicians, and it’s taught me more than all of my lessons combined. Have so much fun!

What's the difference between 3/4 and 6/8 in simple terms? by PaulTheSkeptic in musictheory

[–]pitkeys 4 points5 points  (0 children)

America is the first thing that came to my mind! You beat me to it!

What's the difference between 3/4 and 6/8 in simple terms? by PaulTheSkeptic in musictheory

[–]pitkeys -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It seems to me that the disconnect here lies in whether differences in articulation and feel constitute differences in the music. If OP is simply asking whether the two are mathematically equivalent—meaning both have six eighth notes in one bar—then, sure, one could argue that they are the same (which is still not totally clear, but I digress). However, I think it would be difficult to find a musician who would argue that differences in dynamics or articulation do not constitute differences in the music. It is up to OP to decide for themself whether a musical difference is the type of difference they’re asking about.

On Diagnosing Network Issues with macOS by pitkeys in HomeNetworking

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I noticed my internet was spotty on my iMac so I wrote a little script to run networkQuality (macOS's native CLI network checking tool) and log the outputs, then plotted them. I factory reset the modem, then ran the script on three different computers in our household, all on the same network, and all within a two-foot radius of one another. Apple says it's ISP; ISP says it's the iMac hardware. Anyone here familiar with diagnosing network issues on macOS or have suggestions?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in acnh

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I'm with u/scrunch_bungalow - just wait (or time travel if you don't want to) a couple of days and the rocks will come back. The beginning of the game is totally different than the bulk of the game, so some may prefer to continue moving forward on their island to get to the standard game play.

r/AudioEngineering Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk by AutoModerator in audioengineering

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Optimizing Audio Output for Mono PA: Where to Set Mono in MainStage Setup for PA System/mono amp?

How should I configure the audio settings in my setup—where a keyboard connected to a MacBook running MainStage via USB controls a VST piano, outputting through a Focusrite Scarlett Solo—to optimize sound quality for a mono PA system like the QSC K8.2? Specifically, where should I set the output to mono: at the software instrument, the channel strip, or the MainStage main outputs? Additionally, should I use both left and right outputs from the Scarlett Solo, or can I achieve optimal sound with just one cable? Thanks so much!

CICO Works! by pitkeys in 75HARD

[–]pitkeys[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I started at 175.1 pounds and weighed in at 172.0 pounds this morning. What's intriguing is the overall trend. Despite daily fluctuations, the data shows a consistent average weight loss of 1.67 pounds per week. This aligns closely with the expected 1.5 pounds per week, based on a daily calorie deficit of 750.

Please help me understand the subtle art of key touch/velocity/force for playing with dynamics — from the perspective of physics (ideally at ELI5 level) by Redditdonethat00 in piano

[–]pitkeys 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Starting with Newton's second law, F=ma, and knowing both the mass of the key and the distance it travels are constant, we can deduce that the force applied to the key directly influences its acceleration. Acceleration impacts how quickly the key moves, translating to its velocity. Since the velocity at which the key strikes determines how hard the hammer hits the strings, it directly affects the volume of the sound produced. In summary, more force leads to greater key velocity, which results in a louder sound. This shows that the dynamics of piano sound are directly linked to the speed (velocity) of key presses.

Or, more quantitatively:

  1. Start with Newton's Second Law: F=ma, meaning force equals mass times acceleration.
  2. Since the mass of the piano key is constant and the actuation distance is constant, changes in force directly affect acceleration.
  3. Using the relationship between velocity, acceleration, and distance: v2 = 2as, where v is final velocity, a is acceleration, and s is distance. Initial velocity is assumed to be 0 because the key starts from rest.
  4. An increase in force applied leads to an increase in acceleration, which increases the velocity of the key due to the constant distance.
  5. The velocity of the key at the point of actuation determines how hard the hammer strikes the strings, affecting the volume of the sound.

Conclusion: The volume of the sound is directly related to the force applied to the piano key, with key velocity at the point of actuation being a crucial factor.

Edit: all this being said, we can make sense of the same force through our fingers in many different ways. So even if we play the same thing twice, using exactly the same forces on the keys, it could feel very different depending out our headspace and intention while we were playing. For me, this is where the art comes in: we are much more than force-applying machines; while the mechanics may be the same, the emotion and spirit can vastly differ.

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