When You Want To Know How To Play The Piano

Oct. 3, 2009 - PRLog -- There are 3 (three) main options available when you want to know how to play the piano.

Find a good piano instructor, you can find these by going to visit schools, colleges or orchestras in your area. The Internet is also a very useful resource for finding a piano teacher. Bear in mind it is very important you get along well with your prospective teacher. There is nothing worse than dreading your piano lesson simply because you do not see eye to eye with your instructor. A piano instructor will provide you with valuable advice and be able to show you where you are going wrong.

Buy piano books from music shops and use the plethora of online tutorials and materials to help you learn. Be sure the online tutorials are of a good standard. When it comes to learning a musical instrument, bad habits that have been picked up due to improper instruction can be difficult to reverse.

Some people may find they prefer to get acquainted with the piano without the help of books or instructors. It is easier for these people to play the piano by ear and work out the sounds and intricacies of the instrument themselves.

Being able to read sheet music will be very beneficial, understanding the theory of music will surely improve performance. On the other hand, being able to identify notes by ear is also a very useful tool. There are many pros and cons of each method, it is a case of trial and error and a matter of finding out what works best for you. The bottom line is if you are willing to put time into your new hobby and have enough self-motivation you can learn the piano in no time.


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