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I was trying this piano (Yamaha C2) at the Kempinski Hotel Munich
Airport. I think the YAMAHA Have made great strides in the last 20 years. This p...
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I was trying this piano (Yamaha C2) at the Kempinski Hotel Munich
Airport. I think the YAMAHA Have made great strides in the last 20 years. This piano has a keyboard with very high mechanical quality and precision, in my opinion one of the best mechanics in the world. The sound is very pleasant even though this model has the bass a little weak, but of course only because of its reduced lengt (172 cm). But with the later model C3 (186 cm) is already known, the difference of sound, much more broad, even because the C3 is not only longer but also has the hammers more broad than the C2 model. However, Yamaha pianos are instruments that really give much relaxation afforded, not only for the solid workmanship of the instruments, but especially for the fabulous precision mechanics.
More info from YAMAHA Corp.:
Yamaha's commitment to the continuous reevaluation of the core processes of sound creation has made the grand pianos of the C series the best-selling grand pianos in the world. The technically-demanding regulation process that is essential to a grand piano's superior tone is given special emphasis in these instruments. Countless hours have been spent perfecting the hammers, strings, and the balance of the damping mechanism, with the final goal of rendering each and every note faithful to the intentions of the pianist.
MAIN FEATURES
Advanced scale design
Solid spruce soundboard and ribs
Complete tone collector system
Dovetail joints
Solid maple bridge and caps
Duplex scaling
Solid copper wound bass strings
Aluminum alloy action rails
Yamaha balanced action
Spruce keys with hardwood buttons
Ivorite™ keytops with WPC sharps
Premium Yamaha designed hammers with T-fasteners
Specially designed hammer shanks
Reinforced keyframe pin with adjustable guide
Hardwood reinforced keyframe
Sostenuto
Patented Humid-A-Seal pinblock™
Cut thread tuning pins
Polyester finish
Resin sheet foundation
Soft-Close™ fallboard
Lid prop stopper
Locking fallboard and top
Solid brass casters
Vacuum Shield Mold Process (V-Pro) plate
Seasoned for destination
Seasoned for Destination
Yamaha specifically seasons this piano for the U.S. market. The tuning stability, finish and overall musical integrity are enhanced over the long life expected of a fine piano.
Permanent Crown Solid Soundboard
Yamaha utilizes a process that creates a permanent crown in the soundboard and at the same time minimizes soundboard cracking. Customer can feel confident that not only will the piano last for years, but the beautiful sound of a Yamaha piano will last a lifetime.
Solid Spruce Soundboard
At the Yamaha lumber mill and wood processing facility, the finest spruce is quarter sawn; and less than 10% of the total is selected and reserved for Yamaha piano soundboards. Solid spruce, rather than laminated spruce or poplar, is the choice in all fine pianos for the best amplification of sound, best tone and sustain.
Full Length Ribs
Yamaha reinforces the crown in its soundboards by using ribs that continue to the edge of the soundboard, and are glued into the notched liner (or inner rim on the grand piano). Reinforcing the crown ensures that the tone quality will remain for years and years and improves tuning stability.
V-Pro Plate
Yamaha uses V-Pro (Vacuum shield Mold Process) in casting the iron frame (plate). V-Pro plates are stonger and visually more appealing. Critical dimensions are produced more accurately than before.
Extended Aluminum Action Rails
Yamaha engineering developed a unique Extruded Alumimum Alloy Action Rail (bearing a Yamaha patent) that is one of the best innovations for improving a piano action in the last 100 years. The usual fluctuations in wood rails that effect touch, caused by periodic weather changes, are eliminated allowing stable, long-lasting action regulation.
Balanced Action
Each key of a Yamaha piano is individually tested and measured for the corrections needed to obtain uniform "down weight" pressure. Yamaha actions play correctly and uniformly. This balancing helps ensure a lifetime of superior touch and control across the keyboard.
Uniform Key Travel
Yamaha designs all grand and vertical pianos to have the same key travel. Regardless of size, type or model of Yamaha piano, the keyboards will always feel the same.
Spruce Keys
Yamaha uses Spruce for the keys on all models of pianos. Spruce is very light and possesses a very high ratio of strength to weight. It is ideal for key construction, even though its cost is greater than either sugar pine or bass wood. Yamaha keyboards withstand heavy use over years of fortissimo passages.
Finishes
Polished Ebony, Polished American Walnut, Polished Mahogany, Satin American Walnut, Light American Oak, Satin Ebony, Polished White
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This is another 'upgrade' to an existing video - still experimenting with various overlay techniques. I tried to make this a lesson in approaching ...
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This is another 'upgrade' to an existing video - still experimenting with various overlay techniques. I tried to make this a lesson in approaching the playing of a jazz ballad. Please don't take this as in any way to be the definitive approach - I have just tried to explain (using text overlays) some of the ideas that I use. A much clearer version is at
http://www.bushgrafts.com along with the midi file, and a PDF transcription
If you have a fast connection and want to see this in high quality video to see the notes clearly (and improved audio), add the letters &fmt=18 straight after the existing internet address line above.
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(3 weeks ago)
Recorded by Carmen McRae in 1964
"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" ...
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Recorded by Carmen McRae in 1964
"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
Lyrics:
You were my adored one
Then you became the bored one
And I was like a toy that brought you joy one day
A broken toy that you preferred to throw away
If I expected love when first we kissed, blame it on my youth
If only just for you I did exist, blame it on my youth
I believed in everything like a child of three
You meant more than anything all the world to me
If you were on my mind all night and the day, blame it on my youth
If I forgot to eat and sleep and pray, blame it on my youth
And if I cried a little bit when first I learned the truth
Don't blame it on my heart, blame it on my youth
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Written By HEYMAN, EDWARD / LEVANT, OSCAR
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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(3 weeks ago)
he Kelly Craig Sextet. shot in April 2004 at the NAC fourth Stage. Original Compositions by Kelly Craig (Trumpet and Band Leader), Brian Asselin (T...
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he Kelly Craig Sextet. shot in April 2004 at the NAC fourth Stage. Original Compositions by Kelly Craig (Trumpet and Band Leader), Brian Asselin (Tenor Sax), Nathan Cepelinski (Alto Sax), the remaining band members are: Brian Browne - Piano, Don Johnson - Drums, Norm Glaude - Upright Bass. Ross Murray audio engineer
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(3 weeks ago)
The Kelly Craig Sextet. shot in April 2004 at the NAC fourth Stage. Original Compositions by Kelly Craig (Trumpet and Band Leader), Brian Asselin (...
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The Kelly Craig Sextet. shot in April 2004 at the NAC fourth Stage. Original Compositions by Kelly Craig (Trumpet and Band Leader), Brian Asselin (Tenor Sax), Nathan Cepelinski (Alto Sax), the remaining band members are: Brian Browne - Piano, Don Johnson - Drums, Norm Glaude - Upright Bass. Ross Murray audio engineer
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