Coats Sez

I’ve been on the internet lately looking at keyboards. The musical kind,
that is. Years ago I used to play guitar and was good enough to play in a
band but over the years the work I have done in factories has given me
carpal tunnel syndrome and I can no longer grip the neck on a guitar to
make chords. I miss being able to make some music, though, and just about
the only thing left I can do is play a keyboard. I’m not very good at it, though.
I can just play chords. At the moment I have no musical instruments and
I’m beginning to feel the need to make music again.

So, I thought getting a keyboard would be a good Christmas present
for myself. Since I have no family I have to buy my own presents if I want
any, ha. That’s ok though, because I can spend more money just on myself
rather than spreading it thin gifting lots of people.

I’ve been looking at the Korg M50. It seems to be within my price
range and is a real instrument rather than a toy. I want something to last
me the rest of my life also so I’m ready to spend the bucks for it. But not
go overboard. I’m not going to be playing in a band, just entertaining myself
so I don’t need or want the most expensive instrument. I don’t really
know much about electronic keyboards but they seem to sound pretty
good in the demo videos. Good enough for a sit-at-home has-been musician,
anyway. So, I may have a new toy to play with pretty soon. Don’t know
when I’ll go shopping for it. Maybe as soon as tomorrow if I can get up
in time. I have a bad habit of sleeping late.

teryc