Digitals have a snug and secure place in my new, pint-size Bezerkeley apartment. It’s because noise ordinances drastically alter my playing opportunities. I can’t practice after 10 p.m. or before 9 a.m.
So how do I handle unbridled musical passion in the off hours?
Simple! I grab the nearest set of earphones, and saddle up with my Yamaha Arius 141 digital console.
No infomercial, please!
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Yesterday, an old Haydn Sonata in D Major, (Hob XVI 37 ) dating to my high school days, popped back into my life, and to say that it was technically challenging would be an understatement.
Yet, the closest I’d get my hands on it, was at the ungodly hour of 4 a.m.
Not a problem…
With Sennheisers within easy reach, I was in full gear in my cozy space.
So here’s a snatch of video with technique-based applications to the Haydn.
And now Papa’s sonata, in the light of day, as played on my Steinway:
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2 thoughts on “A pre-dawn digital piano work-out (Yamaha Arius 141)”
Well, I own an Arius YDP 161. I wait on my 2nd hand Rameau acoustic to be delivered end of the month. After reading this, i will surely keep it to play on moments when it should be quit in the house.
http://www.pianoworld.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2344015/Rameau.html#Post2344015
PS: Perhaps any experience on this brand of piano?
I’ve not heard of a Rameau acoustic but I will do some research..Thanks for sharing about the Arius.