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Dennis :D
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5500+ subscribers ! That's awesome everyone, thanks for the support!!
There are 185 videos on this channel. Time to start up another one where new uploads will be placed as well as top 20 Most Viewed.
http://www.youtube.com/prof...
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About Me:
Music: Continue to learn & expand repertoire.
Tae kwondo to keep fit. 2nd Dan Black Belt.
Love the beach , do a bit of body surfing, swimming and snorkeling.
Enjoy Musicals like The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserable, Miss Saigon and Wicked.
Travel and discovering new and exciting experiences worldwide.
Motto: Work hard, Play hard, Make life An Adventure & Make this World a better place.
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??? Frequently Asked Questions ???
Where do you get your music sheets?
New print music is available from music & piano stores, even in some bookstores.
(Older print music is avail in secondhand book stores & some Op shops . I do support the song writers & the music industry by buying the print music. In the background of some of the videos you will see my music library.
Can You Do A Tutorial ?
The objective is to showcase a varied repertoire and see which ones people like. There will be videos showing just the hands only. I wont be able to do tutorials because I will be overseas most of the time !. (pardon the pun)
What model keyboards do you use ?
Keyboards Used in early videos :
Roland EP760 & the Technics KN1600 Keyboard was used for Orchestration & sequencing.
Added an old 88 note Roland patched to the sounds of the other keyboards.
Later replaced the 3 keyboards with a Technics SX-PR604. One of the last models produced by Technics /Japan. Absolutely magnificent digital piano.
How do you learn the music & get the feel ?
Listen to the music several times..put it in your mp3 player & listen while you work, drive or go for a walk.
How do you improvise and enhance the song ?
This is an evolving process as you become a better musician. It's important to know your scales, arpeggios & chord inversions. Practice playing some melodies in octaves and add harmonies to complement it.
How do you get the background orchestra sounds ?
On high end keyboards, 16 track sequencer is built in. This provides the accompaniment on most of the videos.
They are either MIDI or technics format.
How do you play well ?
Lots of practice, keep a positive attitude & focus on doing well. If you make mistakes (as we all do). just smile & carry on.
Most of all Love and enjoy what you're doing.
Why do you change styles of music in your repertoire ?
A good musician/entertainer must be able to do a range of styles and genres of music.
Too many pianists only do classical. There are pianist who only do Jazz and there are pianist that play the same way in every song. It is a challenge and a lot of work to do different styles. It is more enjoyable to do a varied repertoire and you are in demand as a versatile piano player. You get the best playing engagements, because you can entertain all age groups.
Why don't you do Classical music ?
Although musical lineage goes back to Beethoven, played enough Classical pieces & want to move on. (refer to above )
Why did you stop teaching piano ?
I believe a good teacher must have the students best interest and be devoted to teaching. Just too busy so decided to stop teaching for now. May get back to it later.
Are You a Filipino ? Question I get asked a lot. Heritage comes from (Filipino / Spanish). Grew up in Australia.
A fine blend of Cultures & history that makes my life so vibrant. ^_^
Record Label:
dizzysfingers
Influences:
Billy Joel,Lionel Ritchie,The Carpenters,Chicago,BeeGees,David Foster,Dan HillJosh Groban,Ennio Morricone,George Benson,JamiroquaiMichael Buble
Country:
Australia
Interests:
Playing Piano & Travel
Music:
varied
Books:
Too many to mention
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2012
to my dear friend and your beloved..........
Wendy
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FELIZ NAVIDAD Y PRÓSPERO 2012. ;))