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10/09/2011

Wittner Traditional Metronome: Black Finished Wood Review

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(More customer reviews)Very happy with this purchase as it was a gift to my boss. He loved it! It is made of true wood in a black finish which looks very stylish and not cheap! Would recommend for the piano player in your life that maybe has a hard time keeping time! No problems at all with the company or with shipping either!

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Quality describes this German-made Wittner metronome.It features a high-gloss black wood housing, traditional metronome shape, malzel system, pendulum, and a precision mechanism.Without bell.

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Wittner Wood Metronome, Mahogany Review

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(More customer reviews)I like this Metronome far better than electronic metronomes because I have gone through two electronic metronomes that for some reason just stopped working; so, I decided to go to the old method, and I am far more satisfied with this old style wind up Metronome. WORD OF WARNING: The Metronome slides from the thumb and fingers when picking it up from the top; so, I used Shoegoo for glue, and I glued a strip of velcro on both sides; the velcro was only the spiky part, and I threw the soft velcro away; now, when I pick the metronome up from the top it will not slide through my thumb and finger; otherwise, it is best to pick up the metronome by grabbing it in a palmed fashion. Also, I had some little rubber circles that glue on to the bottom of electronic products to stop them from sliding around; so I glued a little rubber circle on each one of the feet of the Metronome in order to stop it from sliding off of smooth surfaces because it will slide off on a smooth surface! You do not want to drop this precious item; also, do not wind it up very much so that at the end of each use, you can slide the gauge to beat very fast so that it will completely wind down; thus, removing tension on the spring; also, it has a very nice look to it when it is not being used compared to that of some ugly electronic gadget. The sound on this Metronome is a good loud solid wood nock.

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Wittner Metronomes are famous the world over and have been made since 1895. Imported from Germany, Wittner metronomes offer unsurpassed quality and traditional design. Without bell.

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10/08/2011

Bastien Piano Primer Level Review

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(More customer reviews)My kids have been learning from this series for many years. Now that they are teaching others, this is the series they will always rely on.

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Bastien Piano Basics is an exciting and comprehensive series for piano study designed to get the young student off to the right start. The learning sequence is carefully graded to assure steady progress in all areas

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10/07/2011

E-MU Xmidi 1x1 - MIDI adapter - USB Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this for my new iMac with an Intel processor and it is completely plug and play. I didn't have to download anything, my computer recognized what it was and identified it by name automatically. The only little thing is the cable marked MIDI IN goes to the keyboard's MIDI OUT and the cable marked MIDI OUT plugs into MIDI IN on the keyboard. Slightly confusing but it makes sense after you think about it.

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The updated EMU Xmidi 1x1 is a plug-and-play USB MIDI Interface. Featuring a new look, the Xmidi still provides an ultra-fast MIDI input and output (16 MIDI channels in/out) to your computer. The Xmidi 1x1 is bus-powered for total portability and offers status indicators for input signal, output signal and power. EMU Xmidi 1x1 features 1 MIDI in/1 MIDI out USB 1.1 USB bus-powered Ultra-fast MIDI response Active-Sensing messages filtered MME, DirectMusic and CoreMIDI supported Multiple device support AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of EMU products.

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Glee - Music from the FOX Television Show - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently became a fan of Glee, and since I play the piano, I decided to purchase the piano books. I am very pleased with the product. The songlist is as follows:
Alone
Bust Your Windows
Confessions Part 2
Don't Stop Believin'
Gold Digger
Halo
Hate on Me
It's My Life
Keep Holding On
No Air
Push It
Rehab
Somebody to Love
Take a Bow
Walking On Sunshine
You Keep Me Hangin' On
Before purchasing, please note that these are NOT the Glee arrangements(they do not include the "da da da da's"). If you would like to purchase the Glee arrangements, you must purchase every piece separately. But, I am perfectly happy with the original arrangements.
I would highly recommend this book for any Glee fan that loves to sing, play piano, or play guitar.

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This songbook features tunes from the hit FOX TV show about an enthusiastic teacher who, against many obstacles, tries to bring a high school glee club into the spotlight. Aimed at the underdog in all of us, the show features pop songs from the past and present, sung by a group of teens who just might prove all their doubters wrong. 16 songs: Alone * Bust Your Windows * Confessions Part II * Don't Stop Believin' * Gold Digger * Halo * Hate on Me * It's My Life * Keep Holding On * No Air * Push It * Rehab * Somebody to Love * Take a Bow * Walking on Sunshine * You Keep Me Hangin' On.

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10/06/2011

Behringer KT108 15-Watt Keyboard Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)The KT108 serves well as a general purpose amplifier for limited volume situations. I actually bought a second one and I essentially use them as powered speakers for a small Behringer stereo mixer, through which I run a couple mics, electric drums, keyboard, and on occassion acoustic guitar.
For limited volume situations, the KT108s perform pretty well, and seem to produce the sonic range reasonably well. They are not very loud; by way of comparison a 6 watt Line 6 Micro Spider amp produces (a little) more volume than the KT108 running a guitar into it. As you'd expect from a small amp, they are limited in how much air they can move and can only produce so much volume of the deep bass sounds a 76 keyboard can produce without rumbling. However, for my limited volume needs (ie practicing in a townhouse where I don't want to bother the neighbors too much) they are more than up to the job, and do a good job with the drums, organ, vocals and acoustic guitar.

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The ULTRATONE KT108 specializes in clean, powerful sound. With this 15-Watt workhorse in your rig, your keyboards will sound their best gig after gig.

Channel Your Sound The KT108 gives you two channels, each with independent inputs and volume dials. A three-band EQ allows you to shape the overall tone.
Speaker Talk A 20-watt, 8-inch, dual-cone speaker delivers a wide frequency response, meaning your sound will come though nice and clear. The KT108 is excellent for rehearsals or intimate performances.
Where are the Tubes? The TK108 features VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry, delivering the warm, harmonic tone of vacuum tubes from transistors. The simulation of this time-honored vintage technology will add a new dimension of musicality to your sound.
Play Along With its CD player input, your KT108 is the ultimate practice amp, because it couldn't be easier to play along to your favorite music. If you want a little privacy, or don't want to wake the neighbors, just use your headphones.
Rugged Components The electronic components in your ULTRATONE KT108 have been built into a robust metal enclosure for maximum protection. The cabinet is made of high-grade wood covered with durable vinyl. The KT108 will never let you down, even when the going gets tough.
What's in the Box Behringer KT108 15-Watt Keyboard Amplifier, Power Cable, User's Manual

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10/05/2011

Yamaha QT1 Quartz Metronome, Teal Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this metronome after I'd been playing a number of years, and quickly this became my personal favourite for a number of reasons. First, the colour makes it really easy to find when you're packing up your things, so you're less likely to lose it. Second, the adjustable volume control means that you can gradually fade out the metronome sound. Third, the flashing light I found particularly useful when practicing in the choir loft with the organ and organist at the other end of a church. The light enabled both of us to keep time without being confused by the heavy reverberation and the length of time it took the sound to travel. Fourth, the adjustable sound, volume and flashing light means that for an ensemble with some timing difficulties, it can be used extremely discreetly in a performance, with no-one in the audience the wiser. Fifth, the 9-volt battery it runs on lasts for ages, and is easily replaceable even at the most inconvenient place and hour. All in all, if you don't need the bells and whistles of different tunings, or something to tell you what beat in the measure you're on, or you're just looking for standard metronome, it would be hard to beat this one for the features.
I did find one of the two settings for the click to be not as useful as the other, but this may be a function of the partial hearing loss that is a common occupational hazard among musicians. Still, it's nice to have the choice! This has lasted me for more than ten years and I have to say that it's a first-rate product. I'm pleased to see that it's still available.

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This metronome's great looks are only surpassed by its great performance. Volume control allows you to hear the beat over loud music, and two different "beat" sounds make for pleasant practice sessions. You can even turn the volume off and just follow the flashing red indicator light. The QT metronomes feature a compact design with quartz accuracy.

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