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I've had it since I was 7 ( I'm 17 now).
It's declared broken by my handyman father who fixes everything.
I locked myself in my room and cried so much for my piano. It was my only outlet but am I being ridiculous here? It hurts but I want to know if this is normal?
Aw, it sucks to lose something that not only meant so much to you, but also I think of musical instruments as friends that accompany you along the journey of making music.
No piano will ever be "the same" but the good part is that you get to get a new one and go through the experience of learning its intricacies and getting a "feel" for it. You'll grow close to a piano once more! ^-^
I definitely get your attachment to your piano and it is more than sentiment since it is expressive and demands high levels of skill on the part of the user - unlike most things people own.
But they can be replaced so go shopping.
It's very normal. I've owned Musical Instruments that I've developed a strong sense of attachment to as well. Some of them I cared about so much that I literally considered some of them to be a close friend (Even a family member).
It's a feeling I can't describe. The moment you hold that instrument in your hands (or however you make contact with it), it's just like an extension of your body. Under the control of a skilled musician, a musical instrument can speak so many different emotions. It can sound happy, sad, angry and so forth.
It's a tremendous feeling of joy that can be shared with anyone and it's something that you can appreciate til the day you die.
It's normal to cry when things brake, no matter what your age is. Last year I cried for hours when my laptop just crashed completely and I was told it couldn't be fixed. I was very attached to that laptop. I miss you, baby.
Aww, I left my keyboard behind when I moved house and, two years later, I still haven't really got to a point where I don't miss it. It's particularly acute at the moment and I feel almost a physical ache at not being able to play music.
Although I try not to spend money on myself because things are tight right now and I'm spending every penny I earn each month, I've pretty much decided that it would be a positive thing for my mental health if I treated myself at Christmas and bought a keyboard.
I do know how you feel. Like Mando says, though, it's time to go shopping. Keyboards have really moved on. Plus you can get really nicely weighted keys these days. Happy shopping! If you do get another, let me know sometime what you've got.
P.S. I'm sorry about your old keyboard. I really do know how it feels.
Well my parents knew it was old and they promised me a new one for my high school graduation present but that's all the way until May, and we don't know if my dad will still have a job by then (no one does really.) knowing that its not guaranteed puts me in a panic mode.
P.s. thank you.
I know this may not be a perfect solution but you can get MIDI only keyboards which don't make any sound but do plug into the computer (which then replaces all the normal keyboard functionality). I was thinking of buying one of these for myself as well as a normal keyboard because they're only about forty pounds and there is so much software out there, it gives me all kinds of options. I think some people have even written simulators for popular keyboards. Maybe that could be a stopgap for you until graduation.
I think this is going to happen to my piano one day. I'm gonna be so sad
Music is precious to me, especially the piano. I might end up crying to. How did you break the keys?! Were you banging on them in the heat of frustration?! Can't you get the keys replaced or do you have to get a new piano?
I know how you feel. I'd be heartbroken if this laptop ever died and I've had it since 2008. We've had some good times, old buddy.
If my guitar I've had since I was 11 broke I know I would cry so I get how you feel. Nothing can replace an instrument you've formed a connection to. Don't listen to people that don't play an instrument. They don't get it.
I understand how you must feel. Grieve as long as you have to with the goal of coming to terms with it. You're normal.
Yes that is normal especially since you'd had it for so long. You can get a new one though. I know it won't be the same, but at least you'll be able to play again. Just think about all the nice fancy new features you'll have too :)
it wouldnt want you unhappy, it wants you to buy a guitar and have lessons
I found out a couple hours later that my mom actually has a guitar in the garage and being that I want to learn how to play different instruments, I'll consider learning how to play by ear.
Well the guitar is pretty easy in terms of accessibility (but like anything takes work to play really well) so learn a few chords and you can strum away to thousands of songs in no time!
I sometimes think of guitar as god's gift to the unmusical - with the ease of play/access. And it is a inexpensive instrument. That's why it is so popular (common). I like and play it as a second instrument but it is hard to fathom the cult like following.
Hope you get your piano soon!