{"id":14862,"date":"2016-01-03T08:28:02","date_gmt":"2016-01-03T13:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=14862"},"modified":"2017-11-19T10:01:01","modified_gmt":"2017-11-19T15:01:01","slug":"the-most-practical-way-to-pack-a-piano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/the-most-practical-way-to-pack-a-piano\/","title":{"rendered":"The most practical way to pack a piano"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a way to pass the miles with the kids or grandkids?\u00a0 Consider taking your piano on a roadtrip. A singalong can pass the time so nicely, you\u2019ll be there before you know it.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14859\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irig_keys_mini_front.jpg?resize=1080%2C604\" alt=\"irig_keys_mini_front\" width=\"1080\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irig_keys_mini_front.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irig_keys_mini_front.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irig_keys_mini_front.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irig_keys_mini_front.jpg?resize=768%2C430&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irig_keys_mini_front.jpg?resize=600%2C336&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oh, wait.\u00a0 You say the piano won\u2019t fit in your Prius?\u00a0 Bummer.<\/p>\n<p>What if I told you, you could not only fit the piano; but the bass, the guitars and the full kickin\u2019 drum set as well\u2026and it would all fit on the dash of your car?<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14857\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_0555r.jpg?resize=1080%2C720\" alt=\"IMG_0555r\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_0555r.jpg?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_0555r.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_0555r.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_0555r.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_0555r.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_0555r.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>iRig Keys Mini by IK Multimedia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/products\/irigkeysmini\">This 25-key universal mini keyboard controller<\/a> along with a couple smartphone apps is the next best thing to having a full-fledged orchestra at your disposal.\u00a0 At its simplest setting, you can attach it to an iOS device (iPhone or iPad), an Android phone or tablet, or a PC\/Mac laptop and play songs. Within seconds, you\u2019ll be playing sounds that are hard to distinguish from the real thing.<\/p>\n<p>Keys Mini comes complete with three cables to hook up to all the above.\u00a0 There are cables with micro USB, standard USB and with Lightning connectors \u2013 pick your poison.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14858\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_closeup_controls.jpg?resize=1080%2C720\" alt=\"irigkeysmini_closeup_controls\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_closeup_controls.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_closeup_controls.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_closeup_controls.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_closeup_controls.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_closeup_controls.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_closeup_controls.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The keyboard feel is extremely responsive \u2013 just like its larger cousins, but the whole unit is super lightweight \u2013 easily toteable in a backpack or gig bag. While 25 keys don\u2019t seem like much, two buttons above the keys on the keyboard let you easily and quickly assign lower or higher octaves so you can cover the equivalent of an 88-key keyboard. All keys are also velocity sensitive.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14860\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android.jpg?resize=1080%2C720\" alt=\"irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another advantage making this unit extremely portable is lack of a power adapter. All power needed for the keyboard is supplied directly by the USB connector cable. And while traveling, remember you can connect your smartdevice of choice to your car audio via Bluetooth or 1\/8\u201d audio cable, giving you extremely high fidelity sounds while traveling 60 mph\u2026assuming your navigator is your keyboard player.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But that\u2019s only the start<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Included with your purchase of the iRig Keys Mini are various software packages: (depending on your host operating system).<\/p>\n<p>On my iPhone I\u2019ve been playing with:<\/p>\n<p>iGrand Piano FREE for iPhone and iPad, offering both grand and upright piano instruments.<\/p>\n<p>Sample Tank for iPhone and iPad FREE offers a wide selection of 27 instruments which can be expanded to 76 by registering your software.<\/p>\n<p>On my PC, I\u2019ve downloaded Sample Tank 3 SE which comes with 6.5GB of sound samples.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But wait, I don\u2019t know how to play a keyboard (or a guitar, or drums, or whatever)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a solution for everything, and <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/MusicSchoolOnline\">MusicSchoolOnline<\/span> is just what the doctor ordered.\u00a0 Through more than 400 recorded videos, experts will teach you piano, guitar, bass, drums, and voice lessons.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14861\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/MSO_2016-01-01_2003.png?resize=1080%2C679\" alt=\"MSO_2016-01-01_2003\" width=\"1080\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/MSO_2016-01-01_2003.png?w=1224&amp;ssl=1 1224w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/MSO_2016-01-01_2003.png?resize=150%2C94&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/MSO_2016-01-01_2003.png?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/MSO_2016-01-01_2003.png?resize=768%2C483&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/MSO_2016-01-01_2003.png?resize=600%2C377&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you really want to get into it, try the music theory courses to learn all about scales, notes and rhythms. But, if you just want to make music, jump right into the various instrument lessons and learn by watching the masters break down popular songs into chords and notes you can master by repeating their motions.\u00a0 Within an hour, I was impressing myself by playing accompaniments to some popular songs.<\/p>\n<p>Downloadable resources augment the lessons with sheet music, scale charts for guitar, piano, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Will you be playing all your popular favorites in a matter of weeks \u2013 NO; but you\u2019ll be making progress enough to decide if you want to pursue your instrument of choice.<\/p>\n<p>MusicSchoolOnline offers a 14-day free trial, so check them out when you\u2019ve got some spare time to devote to making beautiful music at home.<\/p>\n<p>Now hit the road and make beautiful music where ever you roam.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Examiner-as-published-600.jpg?resize=600%2C69\" alt=\"Examiner as published 600\" width=\"600\" height=\"69\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Examiner-as-published-600.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Examiner-as-published-600.jpg?resize=150%2C17&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Examiner-as-published-600.jpg?resize=300%2C35&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a way to pass the miles with the kids or grandkids?\u00a0 Consider taking your piano on a roadtrip. A singalong can pass the time so nicely, you\u2019ll be there before you know it. Oh, wait.\u00a0 You say the piano won\u2019t fit in your Prius?\u00a0 Bummer. What if I told you, you could not 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for a way to pass the miles with the kids or grandkids?\u00a0 Consider taking your piano on a roadtrip. A singalong can pass the time so nicely, you\u2019ll be there before you know it. Oh, wait.\u00a0 You say the piano won\u2019t fit in your Prius?\u00a0 Bummer. What if I told you, you could not only fit the piano; but the bass, the guitars and the full kickin\u2019 drum set as well\u2026and it would all fit on the dash of your car? iRig Keys Mini by IK Multimedia This 25-key universal mini keyboard controller along with a couple smartphone apps&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/past\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Past<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/irigkeysmini_lifestyle_android.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/past\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Past<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Past<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 10 years ago","modified":"Updated 8 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on January 3, 2016","modified":"Updated on November 19, 2017"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on January 3, 2016 8:28 am","modified":"Updated on November 19, 2017 10:01 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-3RI","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":26384,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/what-seniors-want-to-know-about-moon-palace-jamaica-grande\/","url_meta":{"origin":14862,"position":0},"title":"What seniors want to know about Moon Palace Jamaica Grande","author":"Doug","date":"April 20, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"You enjoy luxury travel and you\u2019re thinking of a tropical vacation at a Jamaica resort. 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