Hello from St. Joseph, Mo. USA

[joetownbob]

Hello everyone, my name is Bob. I am 72 years old and retired from the healthcare industry.  My wife and I have been married nearly 54 years and have 2 grown children and 2 grandchildren in college.

I started piano lessons at age 62.  My first keyboard was an inexpensive Casio.  Once I decided to stick with it, I purchased a Yamaha Clavinova CVP 509PE.  It's a fabulous instrument.  At first I was a little intimidated by all the buttons, but over time I've learned to use all the features and have downloaded 100s of styles, voices, and registrations.

I play primarily American Jazz Standards using fake books and lead sheets.  One of my misgivings is I've concentrated on learning to chord with my left hand and play single note melody with my right hand. Today I wish I had spent more time learning to play chords with my right hand.  I know how to form the chord with my right hand, but my fingers aren't trained to do it, so I struggle.  This becomes important when I attempt to harmonize the melody, something I think adds to the over quality of the performance.

That's my story.  I look forward to interacting with the group.

[Toril S]

A big welcome from Norway Bob!

[joetownbob]

Thank you Toril. 

[Roger Brenizer]

Hi Bob,

Welcome to the forum and thank you for becoming a member.  I'm sure you'll learn a lot about your CVP 509PE piano here on our forum and will experience many pleasurable hours playing it.

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We're so glad you've decided to become a member and very happy you've decided to become a part of this great forum family.  If you have any questions, then please just ask.  Many of our members are always very willing to help you.

[MINKYCATS]

Hi Bob

Welcome to the Forum. I'm sure you will get any help you need from the wonderful guys and gals here.

Enjoy your  Clavinova and your music makiing.

From UK.

Trevor (MINKYCATS)

[Alistair53]

Hi Bob,

Welcome to the Forum.

[overover]

Welcome to the PSR Tutorial Forum Bob!

I wish you lots of fun and joy with music and your Yamaha CVP.


All the best from Germany,
Chris