Can anyone play a piano ?

Thanks for the info people. I didn't know about Tynan Pianos in Rathmines.

What about this one ?



On sale for € 1



http://www.gumtree.ie/

EvotingMachine0197 wrote:

Thanks for the info people. I didn't know about Tynan Pianos in Rathmines.

What about this one ?



On sale for € 1



http://www.gumtree.ie/

Ah... God love it...

There's a guy who does piano repairs in Churchtown. He also imports pianos, fixes them up and sells them on. Much cheaper than your Waltons or Piano Plus (who are expensive, even in the piano world).

Another option is to get a digital piano. Sounds the same as a piano, but can be moved around, etc. A brand new one wouldn't cost more than a couple of grand. (Still expensive, but considerably less than €5k.) Another option is something like jumbletown.ie or freecycledublin. There are a surprising number of pianos there - aforementioned musical boyf got a few that way. Come to think of it, one or two of them weren't quite up to music school standard, so he may be willing/eager to give them away. Would be fine for a beginner, just not quite good enough to teach people on.

If you'd be interested in one of them, let me know and I'll check with him.

TheBear wrote:

There's a guy who does piano repairs in Churchtown. He also imports pianos, fixes them up and sells them on. Much cheaper than your Waltons or Piano Plus (who are expensive, even in the piano world).

Another option is to get a digital piano. Sounds the same as a piano, but can be moved around, etc. A brand new one wouldn't cost more than a couple of grand. (Still expensive, but considerably less than €5k.) Another option is something like jumbletown.ie or freecycledublin. There are a surprising number of pianos there - aforementioned musical boyf got a few that way. Come to think of it, one or two of them weren't quite up to music school standard, so he may be willing/eager to give them away. Would be fine for a beginner, just not quite good enough to teach people on.

If you'd be interested in one of them, let me know and I'll check with him.

I would deeply appreciate a contact name and number for piano repair man, if you have one.

Oh and if you are adventerous enough to order online - thomann.de is a German music superstore and most certainly about the best value for alot of equipment, they also do pianos. Would be free delivery to Ireland... but then again I wouldn't do it because I would want to play it first. I do use them for cables and microphones and stuff for my alternative life - soundman.

Ohhh. some nice ones there johnfás. Nice prices too. I'll see what the SU says.

cactus flower wrote:

EvotingMachine0197 wrote:

Thanks for the info people. I didn't know about Tynan Pianos in Rathmines.

What about this one ?



On sale for € 1



http://www.gumtree.ie/

Ah... God love it...

Can I take it home with me ?

cactus flower wrote:

cactus flower wrote:

EvotingMachine0197 wrote:

Thanks for the info people. I didn't know about Tynan Pianos in Rathmines.

What about this one ?



On sale for € 1



http://www.gumtree.ie/

Ah... God love it...

Can I take it home with me ?

Are you pining over a 140 year old piano ?

Jeffers are great for pianos and they can replace the veneers.They're based in Cork but travel the country. They're pricey for tuning though. There's a company in Carlow - Holland pianos and they will do the same. If you phone them - John is really, really helpful and they do travel the country, they'll tell you how to buy a second hand piano. They're really decent.

Don't buy a piano without it coming from a reputable second hand dealer because some pianos are untunable if they haven't been kept in the right conditions. You might pay a little more, but you'll have a piano that will last.

And wherever you get the piano from, you'll have to get it tuned after moving it, even if it was in good tune when you bought it.

Great to hear you're still enthusiastic about playing.

cactus flower wrote:

TheBear wrote:

There's a guy who does piano repairs in Churchtown. He also imports pianos, fixes them up and sells them on. Much cheaper than your Waltons or Piano Plus (who are expensive, even in the piano world).

Another option is to get a digital piano. Sounds the same as a piano, but can be moved around, etc. A brand new one wouldn't cost more than a couple of grand. (Still expensive, but considerably less than €5k.) Another option is something like jumbletown.ie or freecycledublin. There are a surprising number of pianos there - aforementioned musical boyf got a few that way. Come to think of it, one or two of them weren't quite up to music school standard, so he may be willing/eager to give them away. Would be fine for a beginner, just not quite good enough to teach people on.

If you'd be interested in one of them, let me know and I'll check with him.

I would deeply appreciate a contact name and number for piano repair man, if you have one.

Neil O'Brien: 01-2983284 If you mention Craig from Dublin School of Music, he may 'look after you', I've been told (and I'm fairly sure that's not a threat).

Right then.Which one ?



Through a dealer in Ireland. €2000 with 10 year warranty, delivery to my house, set up and tuning, adjustable stool.

OR



From thomann.de €1599 on the web. 3 year warranty. What do I do if it breaks ??

I just got wind of a new enormous music superstore in Dublin which has very good prices. I am meeting a friend this afternoon who has been out to it so will give you the details when I get home. Might be worth a look.

johnfás wrote:

I just got wind of a new enormous music superstore in Dublin which has very good prices. I am meeting a friend this afternoon who has been out to it so will give you the details when I get home. Might be worth a look.

Ohhh that's interesting johnfás. I'll wait for info on that. Thanks.

johnfás wrote:

I just got wind of a new enormous music superstore in Dublin which has very good prices. I am meeting a friend this afternoon who has been out to it so will give you the details when I get home. Might be worth a look.

Is this the one around the Long Mile Road? My boyf went out driving around there for about an hour last week and couldn't find it.

TheBear wrote:

johnfás wrote:

I just got wind of a new enormous music superstore in Dublin which has very good prices. I am meeting a friend this afternoon who has been out to it so will give you the details when I get home. Might be worth a look.

Is this the one around the Long Mile Road? My boyf went out driving around there for about an hour last week and couldn't find it.

I think it's the X-Music store which opened 2-3 weeks ago http://www.x-music.ie/

I rang them and they only do electronic pianos.

So I bought the Marshal one in the first picture above. Getting delivered next week. WooHoo !

It is the very shop - was about to post you directions!!

Well done on your purchase, hope it gives you decades of enjoyment .

johnfás wrote:

It is the very shop - was about to post you directions!!

Well done on your purchase, hope it gives you decades of enjoyment .

Thanks very much johnfás. It will be my treasure.

EvotingMachine0197 wrote:

TheBear wrote:

johnfás wrote:

I just got wind of a new enormous music superstore in Dublin which has very good prices. I am meeting a friend this afternoon who has been out to it so will give you the details when I get home. Might be worth a look.

Is this the one around the Long Mile Road? My boyf went out driving around there for about an hour last week and couldn't find it.

I think it's the X-Music store which opened 2-3 weeks ago http://www.x-music.ie/

I rang them and they only do electronic pianos.

So I bought the Marshal one in the first picture above. Getting delivered next week. WooHoo !

Thanks for that, and congrats on the new acquisition! Much happy tinkling ahead, I hope.

New piano arrived this morning. It's smashing.




Next exam is November 13th.

EvotingMachine0197 wrote:

New piano arrived this morning. It's smashing.




Next exam is November 13th.

Brilliant EVM. Cool emoticon, too.

Make sure you get it tuned at the recommended intervals. If you leave it too long tuning becomes more difficult and must be done more regularly.

There's some superb vids on youtube showing you how to play classic
songs. I learned John Lennon Imagine yesterday. Next up is Hey Jude.

Hey Jude - how to play.

How are you getting on with the new beast EVM? Good I hope .

johnfás wrote:

How are you getting on with the new beast EVM? Good I hope .

I'm loving it johnfás. Completely addicted. It's a bit of work compared to a keyboard, in physical finger terms. It takes a bit of finger strength to lash out the chords.

What's really really weird is I never liked the Beatles, until I saw that Piano playing on ututbe.

And then I saw this :