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I now have access to a Bechstein grand piano. Its a massive 8ft thing. I can use it till March. I might have access from March to May a Steinway.
It has a wonderfully light touch and an incredibly rich sound.
To compare my CDP feels so inadequate.
Seeing as Casio/Yam will never make a DP with a touch and sound as nice as a Bechstein grand. Nor can I ever afford a Bechstein grand piano either.
Am I now cursed to a life of comparatively inadequate pianos?
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Maybe a good time to look at the doughnut instead of the hole? Enjoy that Bechstein while you can!
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Our church organist has a Steinway grand, and i have an open invitation. But as you say, i think it's only going to give me the fever.
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look at the doughnut instead of the hole I love that; I think it's going to be my new mantra! I'd be so down with the loan on that Bechstein...no matter how short a time.
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8ft Bechstein? What a luck! Enjoy it every moment and don't stress yourself with the fact that such fairy tail is going to end sometime...Relax and play, just nothing more's needed.
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I faced the same problem. I have my little Yamaha DGX-640, but had the opportunity to play a beautiful Fazioli and a C. Bechstein, both concert grands over seven feet long. It was more than a night/day difference. I didn’t touch my piano for 2 days because I knew I’d be terribly disappointed with mine after playing those beauties. It took a lot of mental discipline and reminding myself that what I own is still more than what I need right now. I certainly don’t play beyond what I own yet, so I’m still satisfied with it. Not that I wouldn’t love one of those other ones!! I mean… they even made me sound good! Being on very good terms with the sales lady, I can go visit her and play the latest Fazioli or C. Bechstein she has in stock whenever I want, and still be at peace with the dramatic difference between what I own and those pieces of art. Joy!
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To compare my CDP feels so inadequate.
Am I now cursed to a life of comparatively inadequate pianos?
I know exactly what you mean, but I don't believe you need a high end grand in order to have that musical transcendental experience. It can happen on a more modest instrument. It has to be an acoustic piano though.
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Am I now cursed to a life of comparatively inadequate pianos?
What about all the other, and much less expensive, grand pianos? Once you start to explore them I am sure you will easily find something that is not "inadequate". I have a lower end AP myself and I am very happy with it.
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Would you rather not play such a beautiful instrument at all? I think not
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I have never played a grand - must be awesome! I like your Murray Perahia quote Bob! He is right! I have a CD of him playing Chopin's etudes- he is great.
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Am I now cursed to a life of comparatively inadequate pianos?
Not in my opinion. And sorry to poop on anyone's parade. But I don't see what all the hype is about for these behemoth grands. Of course they are great instruments and are amazing for filling a room with sound. But for playing? The sound seems so far away and not right at you at all. Takes some getting used to. Personally I don't prefer it. For a home setting, unless I had a really big room, plus the moolah of course -- and do not on both counts, -- I think I'd be quite happy with a good quality upright. Much better quality than I have at the moment mind you.
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I now have access to a Bechstein grand piano. Its a massive 8ft thing. I can use it till March. I might have access from March to May a Steinway.
It has a wonderfully light touch and an incredibly rich sound.
To compare my CDP feels so inadequate.
Seeing as Casio/Yam will never make a DP with a touch and sound as nice as a Bechstein grand. Nor can I ever afford a Bechstein grand piano either.
Am I now cursed to a life of comparatively inadequate pianos?
When I was in college, I had access to a 9' Steinway. In the years since, I have largely been confined to a keyboard. It sucks. I can't lie to you and tell you everything will be fine, or that keyboards are awesome. Enjoy the piano while you can, and then hopefully someday you'll be able to afford the high-priced ticket.
Every day we are afforded a new chance. The problem with life is not that you run out of chances. In the end, what you run out of are days.
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Cursed? You're blessed. Be grateful, Privileged One. You're obviously in a situation where good pianos happen and will probably happen again. I'm 59 and I've never been within sight of a Bechstein or caught more than an all too fleeting glimpse of an ancient Steinway.
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The dream is over! Access has been denied forever. I was wondering why the room had been locked, and spoke to the director about it. Somebody has vandalised the piano badly and they aren't going to repair it. It pains me to write about it, but there is damage all over it and its now just an ornament. How could they?
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The dream is over! Access has been denied forever. I was wondering why the room had been locked, and spoke to the director about it. Somebody has vandalised the piano badly and they aren't going to repair it. It pains me to write about it, but there is damage all over it and its now just an ornament. How could they? That's just sickening. Where does anyone get off thinking they can damage other people's property?
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Oh no, that's terrible news There was no camera/watch over the expensive instrument?
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This is worse than just an attack on property--more like sacrilege! I'm really sorry to hear it.
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That is really sad news. I do hope the responsible party is found and held responsible.
I wish the door had been locked before the damage occurred...
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The dream is over! Access has been denied forever. I was wondering why the room had been locked, and spoke to the director about it. Somebody has vandalised the piano badly and they aren't going to repair it. It pains me to write about it, but there is damage all over it and its now just an ornament. How could they? How could anyone vandalise a PIANO?!!! That is totally appalling. I'm upset to read this. A beautiful instrument silenced. DISGRACEFUL.
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