[pianotech] The big discussion

[David Love]

Except that kids use computers and still learn basic math skills, they use word processors and still learn handwriting and with all the new player mechanisms kids are still learning to play the piano. So much for that theory. 

Using an etd doesn't mean you stop using or developing aural skills. It just gives a visual reference to what you are hearing and offers several other useful features which have already been enumerated. Machines like cybertuner offer a very interesting graphic display of the tuning curve that I find makes the process more fun, more interesting, more informative and enhances my awareness of what it is that I am hearing. It reminds me of the rollingball website where the HTs are given a graphic representation. By looking at them you don't hear them but it gives you a visual, structural framework that can enhance your listening experience. The same is true with etds. 

Any technology can be abused at the expense of the foundational skills required to use it most effectively but it's an irrational fear that causes one to run from it or not embrace the benefits for that reason.  
David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: Les Koltvedt <t4348lk at yahoo.com>
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:28:24 
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Subject: [pianotech] The big discussion

Ryan, this one paragraph struck a note with me...(pun intended.)  Well said and 
inspiring, thanks.

 Les K
LK Piano
(734)657-7034

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Ryan Sowers
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 9:30 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] The big discussion

.....

Since we have calculators should our kids not have to learn their times
tables and other basic math skills? Since we have computers should we not
learn how to write with pen and paper? Why do we learn to play piano, when
we can pop in a CD and listen to a world class performance at the touch of a
button? 

.....


Ryan Sowers


      
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