Learn to Play Piano
Whether you love the classics or your ultimate goal is to learn to play pop, jazz, or rock, the
piano is a great skill to cultivate, one that will foster a lifetime relationship with music.
Once you've bought a
Dummies.com offers some more tips for the proper way to tickle the ivories.
* The key to a nice sound is a firm (but not too firm!) touch.
Easy as 1, 2, 3
Visual Stimulus: Learning on DVD
Interactive: Computer Software
If visual and interactive learning are your thing, piano learning software provides a virtual teacher in the room with you. Note that for many of these programs, you may need to have an electronic keyboard.
Song of Myself: Books
Adults learning to play piano may want to check out the following top-selling books.
Striking a Chord
Learn those scales and chords! Below are a few beginner
exercise books you should check out.
Selecting a Teacher
If you've moved beyond the point of learning independently, you may want to check out a private teacher. Below are a few points of guidance that you may find helpful:
* Check out his or her credentials and specialties. Though self-taught musicians can be excellent teachers, you probably want one with more education and training.
* The teacher you want is also a performer who will have a wide repertoire and depth of knowledge in all aspects of musicality, including performance.
* Your local college is a great resource. You check out listings for professionals and masters students who can serve as a solid piano teacher.
Beginner Tunes
Once you've got those basic steps mastered, you can move on to some fun, easy playing.
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