Palau Chessmate: (1294) MUSIC AND ME (Aug. 04, 2016) GENEROUS TAIWANESE COUPLE WITH "Unique" Names

A GUY NAMED "WONDER", A LADY NAMED "BEAUTIFUL"
This Taiwanese couple were guests at Breeze Bar of Palau Royal Resort on July 26, & 27, 2016 and knowing their names is a unique experience as their names will be easily remembered by anybody --Wonder for the guy and Beautiful for the lady. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

GENEROUS TAIWANESE COUPLE WITH
"UNIQUE" NAMES

IT'S JUST an ordinary night on July 26, 2016 at Waves Restaurant of Palau Royal Resort.

And it seems like another ordinary night at Breeze Bar of PRR after playing 2 hours of piano instrumental music at Waves before proceeding to Breeze Bar for another 2-hour instrumental keyboard music using Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-205 in which 6 keys are defective already and are not producing a sound.

I already report the problem to PRR General Manager Masayuki Kawaguchi and he asked me to give him quotation after he decided to buy a new one instead of letting a technician fix it for $90.00.

The technician, Roger, already fixed the 2 defective keys 2 years ago for $60.00.

That Yamaha DGX-205 was bought at Surangel's Department Store 5 years ago for $468.95 with 5% discount.

While teaching Yoko Tomita keyboard, I'm using that keyboard because the one I lend her (Yamaha PSR400) has 9 defective keys. But when the other speaker of this keyboard produce an annoying hissing sound, I always looked at Surangel's for new keyboard of the same model.

One day, I saw there's the same brand (DGX-220) for sale at $329.95. I informed Yoko that there is a keyboard for sale and her dad bought it as an early birthday gift for her. It has also a stand so I don't need to bring my keyboard and stand, and use elevator to bring it to her for piano lessons. At the elevator, you need to put on a quarter to operate it. Yoko is giving me an additional 2 quarters every session for elevator aside from $10.00/hour rate for twice a week lessons.

When I asked the staff at Surangel's if there is another one keyboard the same as Yoko bought, they said it's coming in 2 weeks. When it comes, I asked for quotation -- $1,995.00 for one and the other -- $2,249.95.

I know that PRR can't afford it so I surf the internet and found this:

Yamaha DGX230 76-Key Portable Keyboard, New

Perfect for beginners, this Yamaha Portable Grand delivers rich stereo piano sounds -- plus hundreds more sounds and styles, a built-in recorder, and more. (59) Read 14 reviews for this product | Rate and review this product

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Yamaha's Most Portable Grand!

If you're looking for a portable electric keyboard with authentic-feeling semi-weighted action, the Yamaha DGX230 should be a serious contender for your attention! With Yamaha's Graded Soft Touch keyboard, which offers more resistance on the lower notes just like a real acoustic piano, you'll be to cultivate a finer technique. The 76-key DGX230 comes with a vast database of different sounds for you to explore, and it's also preloaded with numerous accompaniment tracks, so you can practice your ensemble playing even when you're alone. The DGX230 may be the least expensive model in the Yamaha Portable Grand series, but it sacrifices little by way of functionality compared to instruments costing many times more.

A Weighted Action Cultivates More Subtle Technique

Yamaha's Graded Soft Touch design gives your playing experience depth and subtlety. The action is weighted more heavily on the bass end, just as on a real piano. On the higher end the action is slightly lighter, allowing your fast runs and chording to move effortlessly.

Rich Stereo Sound

The DGX230 offers true 2-way stereo sound with a separate woofer and treble cone in each 6-watt speaker, helping Yamaha's rich grand piano sound to come through. And when you need more low-end, the onboard Bass Boost is there for you. The DSP onboard is Yamaha quality through and through, allowing all onboard sounds to be tweaked with the included Master EQ, Reverb, and Chorus functions. Want to practice in silence? Just plug in to the 1/4" headphone jack.

A Feast of Sounds and Backing Tracks

The DGX230 improves upon Yamaha's popular DGX220 with the expansion to 489 sounds and 160 musical accompaniment tracks. And if that's not enough, you can connect it to your computer via the USB port and download new sounds and tracks from Yamaha's internet Music Finder Service. The included software interface makes it easy! Want to get back to Yamaha's rich grand piano sound fast? Just press the Portable Grand button.

It's Also a Recording Device

In addition to the 30 included songs for you to play with or enjoy, the DGX230 also includes a sequencer with enough onboard memory to record 5 songs of your choice with up to six tracks of overdubs! It's not uncommon for musicians new to the keyboard to discover an inner composer they never knew they had -- so it's definitely a good to have a dependable way to record your ideas while you play!

Happy At Home, Happy At The Park

The functionality of this instrument doesn't trade off one bit on its portability. You can either plug in a standard 12V DC 2A wall adapter, or power it on-the-go with six D sized batteries. And with its 76-key size, the DGX230 is Yamaha's most portable Portable Grand keyboard.

Really A Perfect Instrument For the Beginner

All musicians learn differently, but the included Yamaha Education Suite software is a great way for beginners to study at their own pace. The Y.E.S. steps you through songs on the DGX230's big, bright LCD screen, displaying notes and chords to help you learn.

Features:

- 76 piano-style keys with Graded Soft Touch action
- 6-track onboard recorder for up to 5 user-created songs
- USB port for computer connectivity
- Master EQ, Reverb, and Chorus
- 489 high-quality tones
- 160 accompaniment tracks
- 2 x 6 watt true 2-way stereo speakers
- Powered via DC adapter (not included) or 6 x D size batteries
- Headphone jack
- Durable silver plastic case
- Yamaha Education Suite v.5 software included

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