I need to learn Chopin's Ballade really fast!
2007-12-12 18:40:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
In saying that I don't need to learn to play at a fast tempo, more that I need to learn how to play in a short period of time (6 weeks)
2007-12-12 18:41:15 · update #1
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2007-12-13 15:43:15 · update #2
You know what..? it might sound crazy... but as for me...it is possible to learn music piece in your head but it might be quite challenging to picture piano scales in your head if you have not mastered how the piano keyboard joined like...
Why do you want to learn Chopin Ballade, there are 4 Ballades, and they all are very challenging pieces... Good luck learning them tho... but dun stress yourself up too much... it is end of the year and Christmas is coming... just enjoy and relax...:)
2007-12-13 18:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by you@me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read some novel where a kid tried to learn piano using a long sheet of paper that had piano keys colored on it because his father didn't want to spend money on a keyboard for what he thought was just a phase. I can't remember the name of the book though... Anyways, back to your question. Realistically, you can't learn piano even on a basic level without some sort of keyboard to practice on. You can probably get a cheap non-full sized keyboard for something like $70 or $80. If for some reason getting access to a keyboard is totally out of the question, what I would suggest is that you learn some basic theory. Anything from identifying what notes are where on a piano keyboard to learning about scales and key signatures and note durations to even more advanced music theory can be learned without an actual keyboard; and if you learn them now, learning to play piano at some point in the future will come much more easily and quickly. As far as music theory resources are concerned, you can either go to a local music store and purchase a beginner theory book, or you can look online at some resources that are available for free (or both). You might search some past question/answers for more specific details on what resources can be found online.
2016-04-09 00:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found a keyboard at cosco for 79$ and I bet you could find one for even cheaper. They are only 5 octaves as opposed but youll still be ok. If you mean Ballad No. 1 you'll never get it done. I had a friend who had been playing for a long time (he's grade ten or whatever the last level on the nation piano thing is) and he has trouble playing it. I don't know about the other ones.
2007-12-12 19:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by Exo_Nazareth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are a genius, no. Chopin has four ballades and all are advanced in terms of being able to perform them. Even if you are a concert pianist, to try to learn them without a piano would be extremely difficult. What do you mean by "fast"? These pieces would take a professional pianist weeks to learn.
2007-12-13 02:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by Malcolm D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know of anyone who tried but maybe you could if you try this:
1. Learn up the chromatic scale (the CDEFGAB scale).
2. Get a long piece of cardboard and draw lots of piano keys on it. You can find examples of the arrangement of the keys through the Net.
3. After you have mastered the chromatic scale and completed your "piano", get to know the keys which represent and sound like a certain note.
4. Then, you can start playing on your "piano".
Note: It's kinda risky learning it this way coz it might sound out of tune when you play it on an actual piano. If possible, just go to a musical instrument store and try it on a piano. Pretend you wanna buy one coz you're learning how to play.
2007-12-12 19:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by Samantha K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
l haven't heard of anyone who learned how to play without touching the piano keys.
You could be the first if you try.
:-)
2007-12-12 18:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about if I just send you the music mind to mind. That will be the easiest way! That way you can pretend to play by singing the notes!
2007-12-13 08:13:08 · answer #7 · answered by kriend 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! Knowing how and being able to play are not the same.
2007-12-13 00:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by ron 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible but I cant help but wonder why you would do such a thing...?
If youre doing it to impress someone...they are sOoOo not worth that kind of trouble.
2007-12-12 20:38:01 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't be ridiculous !
That is why people buy pianos, violins and cellos ; if they did not need to, they wouldn't bother.
2007-12-12 21:39:50 · answer #10 · answered by brian777999 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋