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This anthology is my study diary of self-taught ukulele (a novice who has studied Creary for a month). I mainly want to urge myself to practice the piano, and then share my learning experience from 0 to 0.5 with everyone.
In fact, many great gods have answered the question of how to teach yourself and what you need to know, especially under the topic of Creary. However, most of the answers lack the intention to personally show Xiaobai the steps of self-study, which makes it difficult for beginners to empathize, and most people learn ukulele too casually to really insist on self-study ~
Well, as a real white boy, I think it is a very important and effective step for me to share my experiences with my classmates.
I'm lazy, I don't want to chew paper calligraphy, and I don't like you Creary to be a master. I just want to play some classic songs (such as the theme song from my favorite anime "Joe Hisaishi" and "The Attacking Giant"). ), and I don't have much time to practice at work, so this series of articles is mainly aimed at those who are in a similar situation to me. If you have a special teacher or want to be a master, emmm.
It doesn't hurt to see it if you want.
Before you decide to learn from you Creary, you may have collected a bunch of answers on Zhihu, but from a newcomer's point of view, there will be a very important step in the process from learning from you Creary to starting self-study and putting the theory into practice on the piano, which is beyond your control: buying a piano.
This is a test of search and resolution. No one wants to buy a rotten piano, but those who know the difference between good and bad are often people who have studied for a long time. This is the contradiction.
Let's sort out my study notes:
Because ukulele is hand-made and difficult to mass-produce, the general production cost is not low. The sales of ukuleles in the market at a price of 100 yuan may look good, but don't be fooled by appearances ... These pianos are either unprofitable or reduce the cost of wood, and there is no doubt that they are made of sawdust.
Let's get back to the point. Beginners especially choose Creary. One hundred dollars certainly doesn't support ... of course, it can't be said that three hundred dollars is enough. It is recommended to know the material and timbre of the piano before buying it, and it is best to try it. On the premise of passing the basic quality, it is best to use what you like comfortably.
Understand the structure of ukulele first, and then learn to look at the parameters.
I don't mind being ugly.
This is the general structure diagram of Creary. Beginners don't need to know much, just know a few factors that affect the sound of the piano.
First, understand how the strings are fixed. One end of the string is fixed with a knob, and the lower end is fixed on the bridge. The sound made by the piano will depend on whether you tune it on the premise that the equipment is in good condition. Why do you want to tune the strings? Because the tightness of the string will determine whether the sound is accurate or not.
Then what needs to be understood is the sound-making principle of strings-string vibration, which produces sound through vibration with the panel, piano body and so on. Of course, we are still white now, so we don't need to know so complicated physical knowledge, as long as we know that the wood of each part of the piano body will determine the timbre.
Back to the parameters.
Details of Taobao products generally indicate product parameters, such as size, box material, grade, panel material and so on.
I saw so many kinds of pianos in the brand classification:
Just click on a parameter and you will find:
1, winder
Closed and semi-closed are actually not very important, beginners skip.
2. Guitar size
There are three kinds in the market: 2 1/23/26.
To put it bluntly, we choose 2 1 in hand and 26 in hand. If it is normal, we will use 23. Of course, the most important thing is to try the piano. Choose the size of the piano according to the size of the hand.
3. Keyboard
The strings are pressed on the fingerboard, so the fingerboard will also affect the timbre of the piano. But the brand pianos on the market are almost the same on the fingerboard (such as rosewood). Novices (like me) don't have to worry too much. Let me briefly introduce the characteristics of various kinds of wood. (just looking)
4. Box
Full order: the front panel, back panel and side panel are all single-layer solid wood panels with good timbre ~
Panel: Only the panel is made of solid wood ~
All plywood: the front panel, back panel and side panel are all multi-layer plywood. What did emmm say? Some are well-made and some are not well-made. It depends on the manufacturer.
Generally speaking, the texture is even and beautiful, and the piano is good.
Anyway, if you want to buy a better piano, you must look for the brand and reputation. . .
5. Rear side plate
Commonly used wood are: Brazilian rosewood, African rosewood, maple, acacia, walnut and mahogany.
6. Panel
Usually depends on the hardness of the wood. If the sound of wood is bright and crisp, the vibration will be good and it is a good material for making panels. Good and common Woods are: spruce, western red cedar and mahogany.
Ok, let's focus on the wood (if you don't understand, you can directly look at the conclusion at the bottom)
Peach wood: Many ukuleles are made of peach wood, such as the back panel and panel of Meiyin (the eldest brother of ukulele, the first in Taobao category). The most important reason why wood is widely used is that it is easy to get and inexpensive. What you need to know is that the medium frequency of mahogany is excellent, so the timbre is not so bright. It's the real kind ... You know the medium frequency.
Spruce and fir: It is also a common material. Because there are many producing areas, the price emm is said to vary greatly. The overall timbre is bright. The panel of populele (Taobao brand name poputar) is made of spruce, which is a kind of Ingermann.
Maple: The price is moderate, while swamp maple and sparrow's eye maple are more expensive. With koa, the timbre will be brighter. Populele's back panel is maple.
Rosewood: It's more expensive. It is used to make fingerboards. The musical ukulele fingerboard is made of mahogany. The sound is warmer than the maple, and the face value is also very high. Yan Kong and local tyrants can consider …
Add mango wood … the tone is bright and the strings are highly separated … and then you don't know? _?
I almost forgot acacia wood: the timbre is similar to mahogany, with rich intermediate frequency, crisp high frequency and distinct particles …
The above content can be found in Taobao, ukulele fans and post bar.
Generally speaking, there are many affordable and people-friendly ukuleles on the market. It is suggested to compare parameters and evaluate. The cost performance of 300-500 is generally high, so it won't be too disgusting or too careful to play. The most important thing is to try the piano on the premise of endorsement by brand authority.
Then there are many brands. How to choose?
Mixed club, big brother.
Ukulele China Network
You Cleary station
Youkeli Baidu Post Bar Boutique Zone
Ukulele fans
And a series of all-round teaching products.
Ok, let's change these first ...