Piano lessons?

Question

How can you teach yourself to play the piano?

Answer 1

Hello Hex,

Here's an article I wrote a while back that may be helpful to you...

PLAY PIANO INSTANTLY...EVEN IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE MIDDLE C IS!

So, you've been dying to play the piano. But you don't want to spend years learning how to read music. Of course you don't! And you won't have to IF you learn a chord-based approach to playing the piano.

Here's a method I use to get my students playing piano in a flash. First, you need to learn a few chords. But not just any chord type. No. The chord type I have my students learn first is something called the open position chord. And with it, you'll be able to create your own unique music right away!

The open position chord is exactly what its name implies. It's a chord structure that covers more than 2 octaves of the keyboard AND uses both hands right away. If you don't know what an octave is, not to worry. Suffice it to say that 2 octaves are over 16 white keys. It's a handful to play this chord structure but once you master it, you'll be well on your way to unlocking the secrets of keyboard harmony.

So, how exactly can we use this chord to create music with? Easy. Take a look at my free piano lesson "Reflections in Water" (available by clicking below.) The first thing you notice about this lesson is that it's unusual. It's not your typical piano lesson by far. In fact, you might even think it looks like an art lesson - and you'd be right! I specifically designed the lessons using a step by step approach that many art instruction books use.

The lesson contains four open position piano chords with fingering diagrams. The beautiful thing about this chord structure is that once you master it, you can easily use it to play ALL the chords in all 12 keys. The first thing I ask you to do is play the chords - first all tones together (solid chords) and then with the tones broken up (broken chords.)

Once you have this chord structure under your fingers and you've developed a muscle memory for it, the rest is easy!

In the lesson "Reflections in Water," we use this chord structure to improvise a few minutes of music. The chord progression is laid out for you and all you have to do is simply follow along. I also provide audio examples so you can hear how I used the same chords to improvise with.

If you really want to play piano in a flash and don't want to wait, try the open position piano chord. You won't be disappointed!

Answer 2

There are quite a few apps (eg. music maestro, yousician) that can help you get the basics down. I would also recommend buying some beginner books from your local music store. I'd recommend the Faber series or John Thompson's easiest piano course. There are also plenty of helpful youtube videos and websites you can visit to help learn the theory. When in need of sheet music, try visiting imslp.org. They have loads of free sheets. Keep in mind that self-learning can only get you so far. If you only want to play a few simple melodies for enjoyment, go ahead and learn yourself. However, as you progress to more advanced levels, you will need a qualified teacher to help you with the things that are not written down (musicality, technical difficulties, tips and tricks).

Good luck, and have fun! The piano is a lovely, versatile instrument to play.

Answer 3

It depends on what you do! You can go to a music store and buy a book for piano beginners edition (I learned easy this way with my Viola), or go online and print out the layout of the keys with the notes written on each key (C#, D, A, F#) or both!!
Good Luck and hope this helps!! If not then use Piano lessons as your last resort!!

Answer 4

More than likely, you can teach yourself some of the simpler things by yourself with the aid of a good beginners piano book (check your local music store). I strongly recommend getting a piano teacher, however. They can start you off on the right foot right away, and you'll likely progress faster than on your own. To find a piano teacher, you can check at your local music store, any local universities/colleges, and possibly your high school music teachers.

Answer 5

I started to learn on my own but is very hard, you need to have an understanding or a tutor for that matter to explain the key notes and different strokes. I couldn't do it on my own.
So I decided to take piano lessons in college, learning as we speak.
In fact, I have a recital coming up.

Answer 6

I would recommend searching songs up on youtube for how to play them.

Answer 7

Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else needs to find out about how can i learn to play piano quickly try Imforda Piano Expert Guide (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.

Answer 8

go for piano lessons.peace out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love,mandy

Answer 9

www.gopiano.com

That was easy!! huh??