A – but the story arc was lots of fun, not like a soap opera. I don’t mind all of the gory psychological details being left out. I can supply plenty by myself. Tiff was a blast. Gunther was true, and I bet Bets (who on the surface is unlikeable to an old fogey like me) is representative of many young adults these days. AND I liked the banter of the readers much better than usual.
Frank has a problem with the instructions for this piano. No wonder – the instructions were probably written by some guy in Bangladesh who was paid $200. In the next year or two, if Frank wants to watch a new flatscreen or IPhone, he will have to find a geek to help him get started.
That thing probably has several demo tunes stored in it. Go ahead, Frank – just sit in front of it with your fingers just above the keys, put it in “demo” mode, and make it look good. And, now the really good advice: do not take requests.
Frank is going to find as I did that after years of work, sports and various other stupid things his fingers may no longer move well enough to play an instrument. I think older people who can play the piano are one’s who never stopped.
The jury is ‘out’. I have to see whether any of the players involved in this arc are changed, positively, from this experience, moving forward. If not, they’re just a buncha pratfalling numskulls.
Relax, Frank. Just turn the thing on—if you can find the button—and it’ll probably default to the “piano” voice. Don’t pay any mind to all those bells and whistles. In any case, you’ll try “Chopsticks” and maybe the melody to a Beatles song, then you’ll turn it off when you remember you were never any good on the piano.
B, but with a little A. While I do like Bets and Gun, as they are opposites and help each other out in areas lacking in their personalities. Bets is outgoing and popular, pulling Gunther out of his bubble, go to cosplays, be part of the instragram following. Bets helps Gun socially. Gun provides Bets with security and stability. While I am glad they got back together, I dislike how they got back together. Nothing got resolved, there was no closure. Bets did not talk to Gun willingly. She was tricked by Tiffany. If it wasn’t for the pagoda of peace, Bets would still be ghosting Gun. Bets did not resolve anything on her own, thus she had no growth. I did like the long term dream Bets had with Gunther and the children going into old age. The whole make-up scenario was just too fast. I really wish at the end when Gun got lost in the McMansion, and returned right after the missed call, he walked away from Bets and told her that he needed to think about all of this to decide what he would like.
Don’t panic! You mostly will need the manual for doing fancy MIDI stuff. For basic playing it like a piano, just turn it on and then bring up the volume; the default “voice” will almost certainly be piano. Work on getting your “chops” back before you try to get fancy with the sequencer and stuff. ;-)
lvlax almost 3 years ago
With this story arc now officially over, I thought we could take a Final Tally onhow people feel about it’s resolution.
If you dislike that Bets and Gunther are back together… type the letter (A)
If you like that Bets and Gunther are back together… type the letter (B)
If you could care less about either of them… type the letter ©
Feel free to add any comments you like next to your vote. =-) LOL
Thanks!
Namrepus almost 3 years ago
When he does get it working, he’ll find that he only remembers how to play “Chopsticks” and “Heart and Soul.”
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
Better return it to Fred, Frank.
beb01 almost 3 years ago
Greg is so old that he remembers when software came with manuals. I don’t think any software today comes with a manual.
Terminal Frost Premium Member almost 3 years ago
That Keyboard would likely default to piano as the first sound. They all do. Those type.
Rhetorical_Question almost 3 years ago
Is Fred a professional Musician? BTW, Frank has friends?
Airman almost 3 years ago
Monday: Bernice and Nil get invited to the Pagoda of Love.
pamanddante214 almost 3 years ago
Storyline will all resume come monday.
Joe1962 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The Gunther/ Bets three week story arc is over.
Joe1962 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Frank says he remembers how to play the keyboard. I don’t think so.
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I should loan him my Korg SV1 – 88 or my Korg R – 3…
That thing in front of Frank would scare an airline pilot.
Rhetorical_Question almost 3 years ago
Frank as a young man, played in a band.
ImDaRealAni almost 3 years ago
Well, just don’t touch any buttons except the power one. It shouldn’t change anything from the default.
lvlax almost 3 years ago
I had a bunch of electric piano/keyboards growing up. Started with the Casio VL-Tone. LOL
GeorgeInAZ almost 3 years ago
B
Caldonia almost 3 years ago
Frank has a friend? I wish he’d show up in the comic someday. Fred Fred Fred Fred!
Sisterdame almost 3 years ago
D – if you just want people to stop moaning
ibukerules almost 3 years ago
A – but the story arc was lots of fun, not like a soap opera. I don’t mind all of the gory psychological details being left out. I can supply plenty by myself. Tiff was a blast. Gunther was true, and I bet Bets (who on the surface is unlikeable to an old fogey like me) is representative of many young adults these days. AND I liked the banter of the readers much better than usual.
comic reader 22 almost 3 years ago
Frank has trouble with the buttons in the car. How is he supposed to be able to work an electric keyboard?
kenhense almost 3 years ago
Frank has a problem with the instructions for this piano. No wonder – the instructions were probably written by some guy in Bangladesh who was paid $200. In the next year or two, if Frank wants to watch a new flatscreen or IPhone, he will have to find a geek to help him get started.
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Frank has a lot to remember. But I’m sure he will be able to do something for the end of the day if he keeps trying.
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 3 years ago
That thing probably has several demo tunes stored in it. Go ahead, Frank – just sit in front of it with your fingers just above the keys, put it in “demo” mode, and make it look good. And, now the really good advice: do not take requests.
BlitzMcD almost 3 years ago
I feel his pain with those keyboards.
Vilyehm almost 3 years ago
Frank freaked out when he tried to watch that Star Trek episode where the woman unrolls her keyboard.
drewpamon almost 3 years ago
Seriously all that other stuff is just extra, just turn it on and it’ll play like a piano.
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault almost 3 years ago
Hit a key, any kee. Hit another. Keep hitting them until you get a melody, Declare success and call it a day.
Ignatz Premium Member almost 3 years ago
They’re actually WAY simpler than they used to be. Just pick a preset, and the first one is always “piano.”
But no – it doesn’t just come back. Even if you remember how, your fingers won’t do that anymore.
BradFilippone almost 3 years ago
It’s good that we have these Sunday strips so that we can actually see the title character once in a while.
Ellis97 almost 3 years ago
It’s gonna take years of practice to rock out on that keyboard
GerryRoss almost 3 years ago
Next time, get a Mellotron.
luann1212 almost 3 years ago
It’s like yesterday that I bought my now mid- thirties daughter one if those keyboards.
wtepps almost 3 years ago
c
fuzzmoz almost 3 years ago
Psst, Frank! You got this! Ode to Joy, right hand only, middle finger on E. It’ll come back. Like riding a bicycle.
Ken Otwell almost 3 years ago
That gives a whole new meaning to “computer keyboard.”
ctolson almost 3 years ago
The O/I switch is for the power, after that just start punching buttons while you hold down a key and go to town when you have sound.
jrankin1959 almost 3 years ago
Very important – the three slide controls on the left operate the transporter… you’re not ready for that yet.
Thorby almost 3 years ago
WOW! That keyboard has more “juice” than a Moog synthesizer! ( I know; I’m dating myself. What can I say? I’m an O.G.!)
KEA almost 3 years ago
too true
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Oh yeah?
ILK almost 3 years ago
Frank is going to find as I did that after years of work, sports and various other stupid things his fingers may no longer move well enough to play an instrument. I think older people who can play the piano are one’s who never stopped.
tremaine53 almost 3 years ago
The jury is ‘out’. I have to see whether any of the players involved in this arc are changed, positively, from this experience, moving forward. If not, they’re just a buncha pratfalling numskulls.
docforbin almost 3 years ago
Keith Emerson Frank ain’t. :-P
raybarb44 almost 3 years ago
Heck with the instructions. Start by plugging it in, turning it on and jamming like your life depends on it. Rock on Dad…..
w16521 almost 3 years ago
That manual is the size of a textbook.
ScarletFire1 almost 3 years ago
B
Mayor Snorkum almost 3 years ago
Relax, Frank. Just turn the thing on—if you can find the button—and it’ll probably default to the “piano” voice. Don’t pay any mind to all those bells and whistles. In any case, you’ll try “Chopsticks” and maybe the melody to a Beatles song, then you’ll turn it off when you remember you were never any good on the piano.
DG almost 3 years ago
B, but with a little A. While I do like Bets and Gun, as they are opposites and help each other out in areas lacking in their personalities. Bets is outgoing and popular, pulling Gunther out of his bubble, go to cosplays, be part of the instragram following. Bets helps Gun socially. Gun provides Bets with security and stability. While I am glad they got back together, I dislike how they got back together. Nothing got resolved, there was no closure. Bets did not talk to Gun willingly. She was tricked by Tiffany. If it wasn’t for the pagoda of peace, Bets would still be ghosting Gun. Bets did not resolve anything on her own, thus she had no growth. I did like the long term dream Bets had with Gunther and the children going into old age. The whole make-up scenario was just too fast. I really wish at the end when Gun got lost in the McMansion, and returned right after the missed call, he walked away from Bets and told her that he needed to think about all of this to decide what he would like.
Decepticomic almost 3 years ago
I never thought I’d be so happy to see a Sunday strip, but after weeks of that dumb storyline, this is a breath of fresh air.
synth.virtuoso almost 3 years ago
Just wait until he gets into modular synthesis.
ElJorro almost 3 years ago
Time flies like an arrow.
Uncle Bob almost 3 years ago
My daughter has one. I can make it bark like a dog…
AndreaR almost 3 years ago
A
Droptma Styx almost 3 years ago
The manual’s only that big because it’s in seventeen languages.
mfought almost 3 years ago
dont care whatever that symbol was
OneTime59 almost 3 years ago
Face the music, Frank, it’s not 1956, anymore.
bakana almost 3 years ago
I got one of those a few years back.
Still can’t actually Play the darn thing. Maybe if I Practiced?
Laurie Stoker Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Cover up the top portion except to turn it on. Then play the white and black keys. Best way to start!
Sisyphos almost 3 years ago
What Frank meant was, he remembers how to play a piano. He’s not up to speed with an electronic keyboard—especially the electronic part!
Oh, well, doesn’t really matter in the Grand Scheme of things….
calliarcale almost 3 years ago
Don’t panic! You mostly will need the manual for doing fancy MIDI stuff. For basic playing it like a piano, just turn it on and then bring up the volume; the default “voice” will almost certainly be piano. Work on getting your “chops” back before you try to get fancy with the sequencer and stuff. ;-)
TSAlleycat almost 3 years ago
Manual? How quaint…