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What do piano teachers do exactly when they ask the students to come in for an initial evaluation?

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Question by : What do piano teachers do exactly when they ask the students to come in for an initial evaluation?
I have a little daughter beginning to have piano lessons and my daughter would be brought to the teacher to be “evaluated”. What exactly should I prepare for and what will the teacher ask her/us to do, and how long would that evaluation last?

I want to know what teachers usually do, and ask around before asking the teacher, so I won’t sound ignorant of the matter. Thank you.

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Answer by lainiebsky
Most teachers just want to know if they would be a good teacher for the child. Things the teacher is probably looking for are signs that the child is motivated to learn, that the child is mature enough to focus on a lesson, and that the child has developed enough manual dexterity to handle an instrument. The teacher will probably talk about what he or she expects from students and will ask you and your daughter to agree to some basic terms (things like regular practice, the teacher’s policy on making up missed lessons, and so on). For a young child, a half hour is probably the maximum length for an evaluation.

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY SONG E-card Video 2011 Relaxing Music Piano Tribute card Sunday Teaser poem HD

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Relax & Enjoy your Holiday on the Beach. I love you, Dad. Getaway to beautiful Florida Beaches with relaxing piano music on this special Sunday – June 19, 2011. I wish I was there with you on the beach! Fathers Day 2011 In honor of all Dad’s living and past on this…
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Q&A: I have just begun studying Piano and I want to know if I can improve my playing by using only a synthesizer?

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Question by XoXaouiP: I have just begun studying Piano and I want to know if I can improve my playing by using only a synthesizer?
I an planning to do so because I don’t have enough money to buy an upright piano. I have also another question about the Middle C, is it always in the middle of the keyboard whether we’re speaking about a synthesizer or a real piano ?

Thank you very much for helping me, I am looking forward to reading your answers.

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Answer by Ava T
Yes, it will help if you can’t get to a piano. Beats nothing.

Middle C is always in the same place on any keyboard. Some keyboards have fewer octaves than others but, it is usually near the center, more right than center.

Cheers!

edit: Nothing beats learning the touch of a piano, try a conservatory if ones around.

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Q&A: What is the difference between a 88 key piano and a 73 key piano?

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Question by Jerry K: What is the difference between a 88 key piano and a 73 key piano?
And if I knew how to play a 88 key piano would I have to learn have to play a 73 key piano.

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Answer by mike1942f
The part you mostly play is identical. The shorter keyboard is missing about half an octave at the top and at the bottom where most songs do not involve playing. If you do songs that extend to the very end of 88 key unit, then you will have problems with the shorter. Also short bad for 4 handed duets on one piano.

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How many piano grades are there and how long does it take to complete them all?

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Question by music♥: How many piano grades are there and how long does it take to complete them all?
Say someone started playing piano at age six, how long would it take to get to each grade? At what age could they expect to finish the last grade?

Thanks!

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Answer by Andres
there are ten grades, after that you can become a teacher.
I dont know how long though sorry

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Q&A: How many keys do a normal adult sized piano have?

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Question by Natasha M: How many keys do a normal adult sized piano have?
I am interested in purchasing a piano for my daughter, but I can’t afford a very large piano right now. I would still like to get her a small one for Christmas, and the ones that I saw had 30 keys, so I was just curious as to how many keys a normal piano has. If anyone knows, I would really appreciate if you could help me. Thank you very much for your time and advice.

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Answer by The cool dude, duh
88 Yup thats it

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What should I get my piano teacher as a gift for my last ever piano lesson?

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Question by : What should I get my piano teacher as a gift for my last ever piano lesson?
I have been taking lessons for 10yrs and my piano teacher and I are good friends. I want to give her something special.

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Answer by da shadow
A video of you playing the piano.

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Suzuki XL-7 Piano Black Pillars Post Parts 07-09

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All of Me – Jon Schmidt (The Official Video) Finally!

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