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11 Feb 2012 22:19 #1885 by Kerileanne9
Starting out/keyboard question was created by Kerileanne9
So I just ordered SoftMozart and now am wondering what to do about the keyboard issue! We currently have an older 61 key keyboard, and it does have a MIDI connection. Should I try to start with this to see if two year old daughter really enjoys the program, or is it easier to start her out on one she will use for a long while?
This is the model we currently have, although I originally purchased it just to play around on a bit. Anybody familiar with it, and will it be confusing for a young toddler to switch later?


YAMAHA PSR-225GM 61 Key Educational Keyboard with MIDI, Music Sequencer and Grand" Piano Sound (YAMAHA PSR225GM)
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12 Feb 2012 01:47 #1886 by hellene
Replied by hellene on topic Starting out/keyboard question

Kerileanne9 wrote: So I just ordered SoftMozart and now am wondering what to do about the keyboard issue! We currently have an older 61 key keyboard, and it does have a MIDI connection. Should I try to start with this to see if two year old daughter really enjoys the program, or is it easier to start her out on one she will use for a long while?
This is the model we currently have, although I originally purchased it just to play around on a bit. Anybody familiar with it, and will it be confusing for a young toddler to switch later?


YAMAHA PSR-225GM 61 Key Educational Keyboard with MIDI, Music Sequencer and Grand" Piano Sound (YAMAHA PSR225GM)
by Yamaha


Keri,

You are lucky! You have great instrument to start you journey with. In my class I have Casio and Yamahas of the same kind and some of them since 1998! They last without losing quality.

For a toddler it is a perfect fit. Later on, whan she will develop her skills, we are going tp talk about purchasing a piano for her.
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12 Feb 2012 03:53 #1888 by Kerileanne9
Replied by Kerileanne9 on topic Starting out/keyboard question
Fantastic! That makes me feel better already as she at least has been playing with this one for a while. I have been figuring out the notes to play her favorite kiddie songs for her, but hadn't actually planned on lessons for her for at least another year...then she started watching Tweedlewinks DVDs and she became VERY interested in 'notes' as she calls them. I didn't actually realize that not everybody could hear a song and figure out how to play it until hubby was shocked that I could and we had a look online. Luckily our daughter seems to be picking it up, so I can't wait to get her started!
And yes Hellene, we would love for you to advise us on a piano when she is ready! I think our whole family is going to learn together...

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12 Feb 2012 05:19 #1890 by NadiaD
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So excited that you have all the things already!
Looking forward to your updates!

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12 Feb 2012 09:12 #1895 by Mandabplus3
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Oh kerileanne I am jealous of your ears already :) welcome!

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12 Feb 2012 17:28 #1900 by hellene
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Kerileanne9 wrote: Fantastic! That makes me feel better already as she at least has been playing with this one for a while. I have been figuring out the notes to play her favorite kiddie songs for her, but hadn't actually planned on lessons for her for at least another year...then she started watching Tweedlewinks DVDs and she became VERY interested in 'notes' as she calls them.

:ohmy:

I didn't actually realize that not everybody could hear a song and figure out how to play it until hubby was shocked that I could and we had a look online. Luckily our daughter seems to be picking it up, so I can't wait to get her started!
And yes Hellene, we would love for you to advise us on a piano when she is ready! I think our whole family is going to learn together...


It seems like we have family of prodigies on board! I am excited! :woohoo:
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