Is this suitable for a college music student? Hello - would this be helpful for a college music student going for a BM in instrument performance? To use for theory classes etc?she'll be studying woodwind Is this suitable for a college music student? Hello - would this be helpful for a college music student going for a BM in instrument performance? To use for theory classes etc? » Read More Is this suitable for a college music student? Hello - would this be helpful for a college music student going for a BM in instrument performance? To use for theory classes etc?she'll be studying woodwind « Show Less
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It should be fine you can go up octaves if needed. If she's needing a pc music keyboard than it should be fine but remember it's not a standalone keyboard it needs a DAW to play sounds like fl studio, ableton, reason ect.
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Get this. It will be great for quick reference, especially when in front of the computer. For many class assignments you'll have in a Music program, you'll want a 49 or 61 key keyboard though. You'll end up having both this micro keyboard and a larger one before you graduate.
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I use it for the same reason you're asking about but don't expect optimum sound clarity with this device, I too was a little skeptical at first but it proved that it could handle the type of music I listen to. It will definitely increase your volume/bass/treble but that depends on you. I've tried many different types of computer speakers, high & low-end to boot and ended up returning a set of Bowers and Wilkins MM1's and ended up with the Bose system. If you listen to heavy-bass music, don't waste your time with it unless you have speakers that can handle the output. Yes, same applies to your headphones. I'm using the B&W; P7 and they sound great... IMHO. Hope this helps. I use it for the same reason you're asking about but don't expect optimum sound clarity with this device, I too was a little skeptical at first but it proved that it could handle the type of music I listen to. It will definitely increase your volume/bass/treble but that depends on you. I've tried many different types of computer speakers, high & low-end to boot and ended up returning a set of Bowers and Wilkins MM1's and ended up with the Bose system. If you listen to heavy-bass music, don't waste your time with it unless you have speakers that can handle the output. Yes, same applies to... » Read More I use it for the same reason you're asking about but don't expect optimum sound clarity with this device, I too was a little skeptical at first but it proved that it could handle the type of music I listen to. It will definitely increase your volume/bass/treble but that depends on you. I've tried many different types of computer speakers, high & low-end to boot and ended up returning a set of Bowers and Wilkins MM1's and ended up with the Bose system. If you listen to heavy-bass music, don't waste your time with it unless you have speakers that can handle the output. Yes, same applies to your headphones. I'm using the B&W; P7 and they sound great... IMHO. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yep. That's what I play through it. It's ideal for busking. Won't shake the place, but it will be audible if you are smart with tone and volume and you do get full wattage on battery. You CAN replace the internal battery setup with bigger/better but it runs into a little money, will take longer to charge and weigh more. Indoors, though, it has a little growl, which isn't bad for an 8" in a fairly small box. I'm happy with it as a home practice amp with my "real" basses and use a Traveller with crystal pickup (3 lbs, lightest bass in the universe) for busking and it's fine for non-headbanging. Yep. That's what I play through it. It's ideal for busking. Won't shake the place, but it will be audible if you are smart with tone and volume and you do get full wattage on battery. You CAN replace the internal battery setup with bigger/better but it runs into a little money, will take longer to charge and weigh more. Indoors, though, it has a little growl, which isn't bad for an 8" in a fairly small box. I'm happy with it as a home practice amp with my "real" basses and use a Traveller with crystal pickup (3 lbs, lightest bass in the universe) for busking and it's fine for... » Read More Yep. That's what I play through it. It's ideal for busking. Won't shake the place, but it will be audible if you are smart with tone and volume and you do get full wattage on battery. You CAN replace the internal battery setup with bigger/better but it runs into a little money, will take longer to charge and weigh more. Indoors, though, it has a little growl, which isn't bad for an 8" in a fairly small box. I'm happy with it as a home practice amp with my "real" basses and use a Traveller with crystal pickup (3 lbs, lightest bass in the universe) for busking and it's fine for non-headbanging. « Show Less
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Very suitable for a college student. (My iPad was a gift - I am a Samsung user and so used to Samsung Swype keyboard that iPad seems archaic.) Because I am not a fan of the iPad `tap' keyboard, I got this as both a solution for a cover and a keyboard. The keys `depress' much like a standard keyboard so less errors and all the convenience of a shift key! The keyboard/cover is rechargeable - just plug it into your computer USB or similar. The charge lasts a long time - easily the three months they advertise. I don't think it is that heavy but certainly does add weight. It was not a deal breaker, though.... Very suitable for a college student. (My iPad was a gift - I am a Samsung user and so used to Samsung Swype keyboard that iPad seems archaic.) Because I am not a fan of the iPad `tap' keyboard, I got this as both a solution for a cover and a keyboard. The keys `depress' much like a standard keyboard so less errors and all the convenience of a shift key! The keyboard/cover is rechargeable - just plug it into your computer USB or similar. The charge lasts a long time - easily the three months they advertise. I don't think it is that heavy but certainly does add weight. It was not a deal... » Read More Very suitable for a college student. (My iPad was a gift - I am a Samsung user and so used to Samsung Swype keyboard that iPad seems archaic.) Because I am not a fan of the iPad `tap' keyboard, I got this as both a solution for a cover and a keyboard. The keys `depress' much like a standard keyboard so less errors and all the convenience of a shift key! The keyboard/cover is rechargeable - just plug it into your computer USB or similar. The charge lasts a long time - easily the three months they advertise. I don't think it is that heavy but certainly does add weight. It was not a deal breaker, though.... « Show Less
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hello! well i do recommend this for beginners in synthezizers, this one is of the simple ones`, but attention! this is not a toy, is a very powerfull machine, with wich you can do a lot of things. so if you are looking for a simple keyboard this is not for you. instead if you want to experiment with sounds and start to understand synthtezizers, this is a good start. this instrument will fit very well beginners but also experts who know how to train this little monster!
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This melodica like all of them are certainly easier for someone with piano or keyboard experience. But, for the price, it would be fine, even for someone with limited piano experience or ability. Hope this helps
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Absolutely! I am a high school student and the timpani at my school have always sounded terrible with plenty of overtones and awful ringing. We used this on them and they sound better than ever. Timpani are sensitive, especially since they get retuned multiple times within a single song, so they will be out of tune, practically every day. So maintenance is key, keep up with them and they will shine. Also, ours need new heads so that's definitely a factor. In other words, this doesn't solve every single problem, but it does correct a very big one and beautifully at that.
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I bought this clarinet for my daughter as a 'back up' clarinet for marching band practice because her Yamaha was in for repairs. She has a Buffet which I don't mind her using for competitions but I hate to have her take it out on the field for practices. She tried to tune it, as did her 2 band directors and they never could get a decent sound out of it. Her director basically told her that if he saw it in her hands again he would take it and light it on fire. So....my only suggestion would be to return it if you can and invest in a better instrument. You can look around and find a decent second hand one. Good luck! I bought this clarinet for my daughter as a 'back up' clarinet for marching band practice because her Yamaha was in for repairs. She has a Buffet which I don't mind her using for competitions but I hate to have her take it out on the field for practices. She tried to tune it, as did her 2 band directors and they never could get a decent sound out of it. Her director basically told her that if he saw it in her hands again he would take it and light it on fire. So....my only suggestion would be to return it if you can and invest in a better instrument. You can look around and find a decent... » Read More I bought this clarinet for my daughter as a 'back up' clarinet for marching band practice because her Yamaha was in for repairs. She has a Buffet which I don't mind her using for competitions but I hate to have her take it out on the field for practices. She tried to tune it, as did her 2 band directors and they never could get a decent sound out of it. Her director basically told her that if he saw it in her hands again he would take it and light it on fire. So....my only suggestion would be to return it if you can and invest in a better instrument. You can look around and find a decent second hand one. Good luck! « Show Less
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It's a decent student flute that will take a student up through most high school bands. No flute in the world comes tuned as tuning changes with room temperature, etc, so all are able to be tuned quite easily by adjusting one of the three pieces (pulling out, pushing in further). In any band or orchestra, etc, all the instrumentalists tune their instruments before a performance. The only instruments that don't need to be tuned are electronic ones.
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Yes its perfect for that..I bought it for my daughter who is in 6th grade band and she loved it...The band teacher also said it's good. I definitely recommend it!
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I play guitar and piano. Considering that violin is similar in some aspects. This would probably be just as useful as it is for guitar. It is great for strengthening and staying in practice and pattern excercises. I think it would be perfectly fine for violin :)
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I have never owned a Marine Band; friends of mine have and they highly recommend it, I, on the other hand have owned harmonicas with a wood comb, I find a plastic comb much better to work with....so I have never been enthused about wooden combs after my experiences. As far as the Major C question is concerned; a Major C is a Major C, is a Major C...as far as I know.
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I use it to record music classes. It is outstanding. Parameters need to be turned on so sound isn't too faint nor too saturated. Outside lectures can be difficult for any device but this will do it about as well as anything. Upon getting this I would suggest recording a TV show in your home, radio blasting from your stereo and talking. Learn how to optimize the recorder for various environments and it will pay off on your trip with flawless recordings. If that sounds too complex then get TASCAM DR-40 which can be set to record everything twice. One is called a "safety track" at a lower level so you're sure to have something. Buy a bunch of SD cards and an external hard drive to back up your work. I use it to record music classes. It is outstanding. Parameters need to be turned on so sound isn't too faint nor too saturated. Outside lectures can be difficult for any device but this will do it about as well as anything. Upon getting this I would suggest recording a TV show in your home, radio blasting from your stereo and talking. Learn how to optimize the recorder for various environments and it will pay off on your trip with flawless recordings. If that sounds too complex then get TASCAM DR-40 which can be set to record everything twice. One is called a "safety track" at a... » Read More I use it to record music classes. It is outstanding. Parameters need to be turned on so sound isn't too faint nor too saturated. Outside lectures can be difficult for any device but this will do it about as well as anything. Upon getting this I would suggest recording a TV show in your home, radio blasting from your stereo and talking. Learn how to optimize the recorder for various environments and it will pay off on your trip with flawless recordings. If that sounds too complex then get TASCAM DR-40 which can be set to record everything twice. One is called a "safety track" at a lower level so you're sure to have something. Buy a bunch of SD cards and an external hard drive to back up your work. « Show Less
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Download everything, but that is not the best piano course out there. There is no music to play, only suggestions, which for a beginner can be confusing, but besides that it COULD BE an excellent way of learning to play the piano.
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I just purchased a C. I don't think it should matter too much unless you have a band you're playing with that has instruments in a certain key. In other words, I think you should know if you need a certain key. If you don't, you're fine.
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I'd say the sound quality is pretty decent for a small keyboard. I find it useful as something portable when I need a keyboard, but am away from my piano, and for adding synth sounds to compositions, but I wouldn't use it for, say, piano lessons - not enough keys, and the touch is not like a real piano - doesn't have that "weighted" feeling. All in all, though, a very handy little keyboard.
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Most band teachers don't like it however my daughter lives hers. It's a good starter instrument. As the years goes by, you will need to upgrade to something better. My daughter is in the 8th grade and has had this particular clarinet for over a year. I know that when she go to high school, I'll have to get her a much better and expensive one.