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From: dmt@mtgzz.UUCP (d.m.tutelman)
Newsgroups: net.music.synth
Subject: Advice wanted for beginner
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Date: Fri, 21-Jun-85 11:01:37 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jun 21 11:01:37 1985
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My 14-year-old son wants a synthesizer, and I am looking for advice.
He currently plays piano and clarinet, but has never played an elec-
tronic instrument.

   -	What should I look for in a synthesizer?  Are there any good
	books on the subject?  What about digital vs. analog?

   -	Is there such a thing as a "student" synthesizer, designed
	for beginners? Should I get him one?

   -	How different is playing technique from one to another?
	(I know that pianos differ greatly in sound, but they all
	play pretty much alike if they work at all.  Same for
	clarinets, 5-string banjos, etc.  Is this true of synthesizers?)

   -	What sort of lessons, instruction, or self-training should he take?

In giving me advice, please bear in mind that I don't know synthesizer jargon,
though I have played piano for years, play some banjo and clarinet, and
know electronics pretty well.

Specific model recommendations are, of course, welcome.

Please EMail advice to ihnp4!mtgzz!dmt , and I'll summarize to the net.
Thanks in advance!

			Dave Tutelman - AT&T IS - Holmdel