Piano Question..?

Question

Im 14 and I really want to learn how to play the piano. Most people I know that play piano started when they were 9 or 10. So my question is, Is it hard to learn to play the piano and does it take a lot of practice. Also, I don't want to but a really expensive piano so does anyone know a good and reasonably prices brand of keyboard?

Answer 1

Do it now ; you are only 14 . Some people don't start until they are 44 so you will have 30 years head start on them.
If you buy an electronic piano/keyboard then make sure it has weighted keys to simulate the feel of a real acoustic piano. The electronic type has the advantage of being able to use headphones to practise without disturbing anybody.

Answer 2

I started playing piano when I was 3 1/2 and it was hard for me to learn. I played by ear which although it is a good thing, it made it really hard to learn to read music. But I did!! And now, sight reading is finally not a hard thing for me. But it does take a lot of practice just as anything else does. I'm not a huge fan of keyboards, but if you're not totally sure that you want to play piano, I think it's ok to get a keyboard for awhile. I have a piano and I also have a keyboard - mine is a yamaha. It's pretty good, and it was in the $500 range. If you get a keyboard, make sure it has good solid key action, and piano touch (louder when you play hard, softer when you play gentle) Good luck!!!

Answer 3

I wouldn't recommend getting an electric piano...even if it has weighted keys it still doesn not have a natural action and could at some point cause injury and poor habits. It might be an ok investment in the beginning but if you ever intend to get good and you want a solid foundation, I would suggest getting an upright...even a spinet (compact upright) would be better than an electronic piano. Try searching in your local newspaper or on craigslist for good buys. Its also a good idea to try the piano out and make sure everything works (the keys should depress evenly and you should be able to get a rich sound without too much energy expended. But the keys shouldn't feel too shallow and too easy to depress either. it also should be relatively in tune or be able to be tuned easily). I hope this helps...good luck!

As for your age...you are NEVER too old to learn...it does take dedication and patience...but it is well worth it. Just set reasonable goals and you must continue to find music that you find interesting to play...that will make you want to get better. :)

Answer 4

Yes it is hard. Yes it takes a lot of practice.
The better you want to be the harder it is and more practice it takes. I you just want to play "mary had a little lamb" no its easy, but I suspect that would not be enough for you - most likely you'll want to play music that is way more complex and interesting - thats where the work and practice come in...
You can get a small regular piano pretty cheap. You could buy a digital piano with weighted keys, but a regular acoustic piano would be better - try seeing what you can find on Craigs list.

Answer 5

I played the piano when I was in about 3rd grade. It wasnt very hard to learn, just get books on beginning level and maybe a good teacher. The piano we have is a Roland. Its a very simple piano, I would suggest it if you are not sure if piano is your thing or not. Good luck!

Answer 6

I started in the second grade at age 7 - but don't despair
I also have friends who started in college - it can be done

the practice secret from my teacher from Julliard in NYC

5 times slow (how boring) for every time you play the piece
'a tempo' (at time) - - - - you are training your fingers where to go!

played a difficult Chopin piece that I thought I would never get
and BY GOLLY - She was RIGHT!!!!! ($10,000 lesson)

if you get an electronic keyboard - make sure it has good 'action' and makes your fingers work -
not a tissue touch

I like a Young Chang or a Yamaha woodie - and an upright is fine
You do not need a Bosendorfer, yet! ($150k)

all the best

Answer 7

I started playing piano when I was in the third grade... that knowledge has served me well over the years.

Answer 8

Well first practice with separate hands. Do it again. And again. Practice separately until you can practically memorize it. Then, start playing it from the start but slowly and one measure at a time. Play the first measure, again and again until you get it perfectly. Then go to the next measure and play that again and again. After that, you start from the beginning of the piece and play the 2 measures you just practice and practice that until you get it right. It might take some time but it's worth it.

Answer 9

i started when i was 5, and now i'm 15, i'd say i'm pretty good.
if you actually put time in effort in, you could pick it up, and probably master it within a few years.
but you have to have the proper work ethic, or else, you won't get anywhere. 1-2 hours a day seems reasonable