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  6. Cheers, very pleased – the simplicity of the black suits my tastes very well.

    So any tips and suggestions for getting started?  

    In particularly holding (when sitting down), my left hand finds it quite a stretch, its a bit easier when the alpha is closer to me, but then the breath pipe is in the wrong position.

    Im going to take a look at some videos, and see if there is a ‘norm’ … and of course just keep playing till it works for me :o) 

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  7. Factory Split 1, Piano, Scales.  Maybe put a little reverb on the piano for ambiance.

    You’ll probably find that playing position with/without breath pipe will be different.  I’d focus first on without.

    I like to rest my right thumb along the top edge of the side board and my left thumb under the back.  As I move across the keyboard I try to keep consistent playing position.  There is some variation along the way.

    It will take a couple weeks to get a good feel.  But you’ll be amazed quickly at what you can do.

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  9. Most frequent playing position is sitting down like a classical guitar musician. I need both feet available for foot pedals/ foot controller, so there is “the Black Hole” – http://www.dycem.com for Cellists that holds the spike in position in most slippery surfaces (the rubber tip does come off for true spike) .

    You can use the breath pipe and even, closing your legs play Cello with the strip.

    I force myself to play more often standing up…

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  11. The real question is when are you buying PianoTeq (if you do not already have it 😉

    I’d align with Randy’s suggestion adding that it makes sense to add the root note lights and practice in chromatic (just a preference). Actually, I wish there were root/3rd/5th lights in the new agent (hint to the technically minded).

    It will be interesting to hear how you get on.

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  12. 😉 oh Pianoteq… Mike Milton 

    I’m in line for some light/tonics- 5th’s modifications update!!! really useful  (I was mad playing Bach with no lights in the beginning!!)

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  13. Yes for tonic lights.  There’s scripts available in the Factory scripts folder (use EigenBrowser) for adding lights to all Factory setups.

    Some scales don’t have 5ths.  😉

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  14. Geert Bevin Nice review of possible positions.  I’m not sure I saw this post.  But, I will point out that you’ve made no allowance for positioning around a big belly.  (No, I won’t post a video on this.)  😉 

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  15. yeah, Geert Bevin it is a great article. didnt know about the mouth piece being more side entry, thats helps alot :o) 

    also Im trying with the strap as this seems to enforce a position.

    that and the fact that im now stuck in the harness and cant work out how to get it off again ;o) 

    will do with the tonic lights – good idea!

    Mike Milton pianoteq definitely on the cards , perhaps will reward myself once I start getting the hang of this beast.

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  18. Most of the time when I practice scales and patterns I do mirroring with both hands.  Left on a lower octave, right on an upper, or maybe a 4th or 5th for fun.

    For me, this has helped strengthen my left hand.

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  19. started getting a bit more comfortable … and mange to get out of the harness (thanks Geert!) .

    I like the lights when you touch keys, very useful to see when you accidentally brushing unintentional keys.

    Its funny, its like when I first got the pico, a bit disoriented and uncoordinated…. e.g. not knowing if im on the 4 or 5 column.

    tonight a bit more playing, then unfortunately away for 4 days, but then can get focused !

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