Assuming you don't have a piano...

The Apple Mac was powered by intel processors till November 10, 2020, when they introduced their own processer known as the M1 chip series. They also have almost the same GPU as a PC, so it is possible to install Mac OS on a PC. Now if we get into detail in order to run a MAC OS on PC we require the following things.

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Using Garageband:

You could get a keyboard controller and plug it into the computer, and use GB's piano sounds. M-Audio makes decent keyboard controllers for the money. As someone with a piano background, you'd probably want to get one with a weighted keyboard.

Or, you could just get a digital piano with built in speakers, an all-in-one, and spend time with that. For digital pianos, I'd check out Yamaha and Roland. Incidentally, a digital piano could also be used to trigger virtual instruments in GB via MIDI.

Depends on how much you want to spend, really, how good a physical keyboard you want, and whether you want it to be self-contained, or trigger virtual instruments in the computer, and have the sound come out of speakers rather than the keyboard itself.

Then, I'd chose a song you like and try to learn it. It's always easier to learn something you like (and know). You might want to start with someone you played before, and re-learn it.

GB is fun because you can add extra parts and play around with a variety of sounds / virtual instruments. You could also use loops in GB to make instant accompaniments to play along with or improvise over.

You could also record yourself in GB and track your progress.

Finally, there are piano lessons you can download into GB (other instrument lessons as well). You might find them helpful.

Apr 23, 2011 5:34 PM

Easy to use piano emulator for macOS that places a realistic piano model on your desktop and can help you create your own music.

What's new in Pianoteq 7.3.0:

• Introducing Petrof 284 Mistral concert grand piano.
• Improved repetition model benefiting all acoustic pianos.
• Piano lid removal now possible (double click on lid).
• Steinway B update: bass range and upper range revoicing.

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Pianoteq is a full-featured multi-platform piano emulator which offers you the possibility to experience the sound of different piano models from the comfort of your on Mac computer.

The Pianoteq application simulates the properties, behavior, and sound effects of physical pianos, and enables you to make use of your Mac’s keyboard, or you can connect a MIDI keyboard.

Choose the piano model you want to practice on, and tune the sound in no time

Pianoteq comes with a collection of instruments that are organized by type: D4, K2, Bluethner, YC5, U4, electric, clavinet, vibes, celeste, xylo, steelpans, Kremsegg, or KIVIR. Via a simple drop down panel you can browse the collection and choose the model you want to employ.

Moreover, in the app’s main window you can choose to tune the sound duration, octave stretching, unison width, diapason, or temperament. The same area allows you adjust the hammer hardness, or the soundboard design.

All these parameters offer you the possibility to give a custom shape to the sound, which makes the Pianoteq app extremely versatile. In addition, the utility can apply different predefined effects, while the built-in equalizer enables you to utilize familiar filters.

Professional styled recordings from the comfort of your Mac’s desktop

Pianoteq offers you the possibility to output the sound directly in binaural, monophonic, or stereophonic mode, but can also record your compositions. In the latter case, Pianoteq even allows you to move up to 5 different microphones around the virtual instrument, just like a sound engineer would do in a real recording studio.

To conclude, if you want to simulate working with different types of instruments in a professional styled recording environment, Pianoteq can emulate the experience. Moreover, the app can help you adjust a wide collection of parameters in order to achieve the sound quality and vibe you were looking for.

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Pianoteq was reviewed by Sergiu GatlanLIMITATIONS IN THE UNREGISTERED VERSION

• Demo has to be restarted after 20 minutes.
• 8 notes are disabled (silent): F#1, G#1, A#1, C#5, D#5, F#5, G#5 and A#5.

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