Play these instruments right here on my blog!

I'm reposting this blog as per the request of a new member of MyEC. Enjoy, girl!

Hello, my dear friends!

Do you ever wish you were able to play a musical instrument? The truth is we all do, don’t we? (Hope I’m not bending the truth!) Unfortunately, there could be some justifiable grounds for your dream failed to materialize. Perhaps you don’t have the means to own, for example, a piano as it costs you an arm and a leg. If you are one of those disappointed souls, the following instruments are coming to you for absolutely free! This is the moment you've been waiting for all this while. Please don't think that this is a childish prank, my friend. I'm deadly serious!! I know what is crossing your mind right now! Believe me, I’m not .insane and they are neither just images of musical instruments nor e-toys! They are ‘real’ and you can use them straight away. The only difference is that they are ‘virtual’.and you use either your computer keyboard or mouse to operate them.

Well, what are you waiting for? Go on; give them a try! I’m sure you’ll have fun!

Lite Piano

How to use the Lite Piano:

Click the ‘question mark’ (?) on the top right-hand corner of the piano.

This will show you the characters.(letters, numbers and symbols) matched

with the keys on your computer keyboard that correspond to the piano.

Press an associated key on your keyboard to make the sound of that note

on the piano.

For a start, try to play this series of musical notes: (Use your computer keys)

GHJG`GHJG`JKL` JKL` LQLKJ `G` LQLKJ `G `GSG GSG

Practise the song a few times. Can you guess the song from the tune?

Now, for a change, try playing the song with the 'choir' tone! How's it?

For more 'tones', click the option 'Full Version'. There are 4 different

tones under 'Sounds'. Learn the Song, Play and Reset functions too!

Player Piano

How to use the Player Piano:

Press the ‘Play’ button. A song will be played. This song is the default.

Press the ‘Songs’ button to pick .another song from the list of songs.

Press the ‘Play’ button to listen to the song that you've just selected.

[You. can hide the play list by clicking the ‘songs’ button again. This will enable

you to see the piano keys.]

The characters that you see on the top of the Player Piano are the musical

notes of the song that is currently being played.

Now,. delete the musical notes of the current song. Copy the musical notes

that I have given above for the Lite Piano and paste onto the Player Piano's

‘musical notes box’.

Press the ‘slower (+)’ button and set the ‘Interval’ to 375.

Press the ‘Play’ button. Ok! You sould able to guess the song this time.

Click the ‘question mark (?)’ to learn more about 'Interval' and other things.

Here's another song for you to practise. (Set 'Interval' to 400 or 425)

GGLLQQL KKJJ`HHG `GGLLQQL KKJJ`HHG ‘KKJJ`HHG ‘KKJJHHG `GGLLQQL KKJJ`HHG

Do you know the name of the song?

Use the Player Piano and Lite Piano to play the song with your computer keyboard keys. If you are using the Player Piano, just look at the musical

notes you pasted on the top and play accordingly. Isn't it much convenient?

Advanced Piano

This is MY FAVOURITE:

This piano has more things to offer than the earlier two!

Press the button 'Notes' to display the characters .in reference to your pc keys.

Press the 'down arrow' button to display the musical notes of a song and start

playing. The arrow displays a different song every time you press it.

Experiment the functions of the various buttons on the piano by.pressing.them

one at a time. For example, under 'loops' (the tiny green buttons) you can choose a

suitable rhythm to accompany your melody.

Virtual Guitar

Aren't you sure how to tune a guitar? I've a virtual 'Guitar Tuner' for you :-)

Click HERE and you know what I'm talking about!

Virtual Drum Set

... Virtual DrumPad

...

Reggaetone Mixer (1)

Bass has 4 columns of loops; Drum 6 columns and Synth 4 columns.

I've a suggestion of four different combination of .loops for you to try!

Bass Loop Drum Loop Synth Loops

1. Row: 3 Column: 3 Row: 3 Column: 4 Row: 1 Column: 2

2. Row: 5 Column: 4 Row: 5 Column: 5 Row: 5 Column: 2

3. Row: 4 Column: 3 Row: 2 Column: 5 Row: 4 Column: 2

4. Row: 5 Column: 1 Row: 3 Column: 3 Row: 1 Column: 3

plus

Row: 5 Column: 6

You can use any combination as the accompanying music while you are

playing the piano. Adjust the sound of the mixer to an acceptable volume.

Reggaetone Mixer (2)

Voice Recorder

You could use this device to record your voice or singing and do an instant

playback of your recording.

1. Click on the button ‘Record Sample From Mic or Input’

2. You’ll be requested access to your microphone. Click the ‘Allow’ button.

(If the first click doesn’t work, click again (and again, if necessary!)

3. Now you can begin singing as the tool has started to record.

4. Click on the ‘Stop Recording’ button once you’ve finished singing.

5. Click on the ‘Play Recording’ button to listen to your recording.

6. If you want to record another song, you have to refresh the blog.

Note: Your recordings will not be saved permanently. Enjoy recording your voice!

Please take note that there is/are …

… extra information about the .above instruments;

… more virtual musical instruments for you to play;

… lyrics and keyboard guide to some familiar songs.

You could find all these on the below comments .section.

I have to do so as the space on the blog is constrained.

If you're in doubt or have a query, don't hesitate to ask me!

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The BEST Virtual Piano

This online virtual piano was added to the blog on October, 13th. 2012

What you see below is NOT a widget. It's only a screeshot of the piano!

Click on the image of the piano to open the web page on a separate window.

For your info, over 8 million people are using this online virtual instrument.

Online Virtual Piano

Guide to the Piano:

Click on the "MAIN MENU" button for all the options open to you.

1. Key Assist Off - Click on this button to display the letter/number keys of your

computer that correspond to the piano keys.

2. Music Sheets - Notes (computer keys) to some songs for you to play.

(Hold and Drag the music sheet to the top of the piano with your mouse

so that it will not cover the piano keys.)

3. Record Keys - Pressing this button will allow you to record the notes you play.

4. Play Song - You can play back the notes (song) that you have recorded.

Note: I'll post in the comment box some videos that teach us a few songs.

If you see a video with this logo, just remember that it's applicable solely for

the 'Online Virtual Piano' and not other virtual pianos as the computer keys

used are different.

~* GS *~
September, 26th. 2012

Note: You're invited to participate in our ongoing pronunciation class right HERE on EC!

Don't forget to click the 'Like' button if you find the instruments interesting!

Dear Yasemin,

I’m flattered by your heart-warming words. Thank you! Glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself a lot and found the virtual instruments not only entertaining but useful too.

Well, don’t be surprised if I tell you that the first song is a very common one; known to everybody whether one is very young or too old! Guess what! It is the French nursery melody called “Frère Jacques” or in English “Are You Sleeping? Brother John!” Can you imagine that? Listen again! You could recognize the song this time!!

Yasemin, you can access to these virtual instruments if you click HERE. Yes, you can find the ‘download link’ there! It's my pleasure sharing these beautiful instruments with my fellow EC members. Please drop in again because I’ll be posting the notes for some other songs at any time. Happy playing! See you around, my friend!

Regards,

~* GS *~

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Comments

Gabriel Sowrian September 27, 2012 21:15

Dear Beverly,

Thank you very much for sparing your precious time to read my blog! You're right! The song is indisputably the famous “Frère Jacques”. Have a great day ahead! Cheers!

Warm regards,

~* GS *~
Gabriel Sowrian September 27, 2012 20:57

Hello, Mitran!

I’m very pleased that you find the blog interesting and you really enjoyed using the Virtual Mixer. It is something like a “one-man band” if you ask me – a single instrument playing many instruments. Here's good news for you! I may replace the virtual mixer with another one. I find the new one more sophisticated and thrilling. So, please don’t forget to drop in again in a couple of days’ time! If possible, I want you to try the pianos as well. Could you do that for me?

Mitran, you asked me the question, “How could you do like that?” You know! I’m doing this out of passion; as simple as that ;-) Bye for now! Take care!!

Best regards,

~* GS *~
Gabriel Sowrian September 27, 2012 20:13

Dear Yasemin,

I’m flattered by your heart-warming words. Thank you! Glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself a lot and found the virtual instruments not only entertaining but useful too.

Well, don’t be surprised if I tell you that the first song is a very common one; known to everybody whether one is very young or too old! Guess what! It is the French nursery melody called “Frère Jacques” or in English “Are You Sleeping? Brother John!” Can you imagine that? Listen again! You could recognize the song this time!!

Yasemin, you can access to these virtual instruments if you click HERE. Yes, you can find the ‘download link’ there! It's my pleasure sharing these beautiful instruments with my fellow EC members. Please drop in again because I’ll be posting the notes for some other songs at any time. Happy playing! See you around, my friend!

Regards,

~* GS *~
Scarlett September 27, 2012 15:24

Wow..........!!! Amazing!!!!! dear teacher Gabriel,

I really enjoy it..... :) I love Piano much more than Guitar, because it seems easier to play than Guitar. But, hihihi, of course, I don't know how to play both of them..

Let me guess, about the first song :GHJG`GHJG`JKL` JKL` LQLKJ `G` LQLKJ `G `GSG GSG

Is it "Frère Jacques" ?

And the next : GGLLQQL KKJJ`HHG `GGLLQQL KKJJ`HHG ‘KKJJ`HHG ‘KKJJHHG `GGLLQQL KKJJ`HHG

Is it "The Alphabet Song" ?

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Just can say THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your wonderful blog!

You are so great!!! dear my teacher!!!
Rajesh September 27, 2012 14:46

If there would be a challenge for fun and interesting bloggers on MyEC, I will vote for yo. :)

And, I'm agree with Sakshi. You are "the Gadget Guru" of MyEC.

Cheers!
tawfeeq September 27, 2012 10:45

Hi dear friend ,I follow all your posts here. They are characterized by unique features.
They are always so useful ,interesting , and rich in terms of expression .
No doubt your post generate many comments as soon as you publish new one .
This one is so nice . I am enjoy reading and playing . Many thanks .
selma September 27, 2012 9:58

Wow my dear,

So interesting, I always respect to your creativeness,

I am really impressed my Gab,

See you ASAP :)))
Bimal September 27, 2012 5:23

Dear Teacher Gabriel,

It is great!!! You really made me astonished! I got stuck for a while thinking about this wonderful blog! Yes, I will give a try to play properly all the instruments on your valuable instructions. As I always believe, you constantly spend your time to offer us something useful and interesting!!!

Good Luck!

Bimal
Amman Ali September 27, 2012 5:05

wow what a nice blog it is very nice and fun i enjoyed a lot.

Thank you very much
Beverly Stout September 27, 2012 3:38

Frere Jacques Fun!

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