How to Play Keyboard Made Easy

March 18, 2010 by slyons  
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How to Play Keyboard Made Easy

Would you like to learn how to play the keyboard? You are not at all by yourself . Playing keyboard is a truly fun thing to do and it is immensely satisfying.

So where does one begin. Two key things are:

1. Don’t get anxious

2. Have fun

Therefore now all of us are ready to begin actively playing however just how do we begin. Remember the movie “the Sound of Music”. What was the actual famous song? Keep in mind the words Doe the deer the female deer. Well these tie back to the actual notes on your keyboard contrary to popular belief.

Those famous phrases are related to these famous ones within the same song Do Re Me Fah Soh La Ti Doh. Right now if you find any C note on your keyboard and simply play the white keys moving up the keyboard, you will play Do Re Me Fah Soh La Ti Doh.

In terms of keys this is one way they relate:

Doe = C

Re = D

Me = E

Fah = F

Soh = G

La = A

Ti = B

Doh = C

Right now you’ve just learned two major items:

1. You have learned the actual notes that make up an octave, which relates to the keys on your keyboard. The octave is repeated over and over again on your keyboard. Every octave gets a higher and higher pitch while you move up your keyboard.

2. You now understand the actual foundational basis of all music.

Numerous songs are usually dependent exclusively on the 8 notes that are displayed through the Do-Re-Me. In other words only the whitened keys. Now additionally the black keys play a role as well as as you perform different songs you might find a need to use them as well.

So right now its time to play songs through hearing or even from sheet music. If you choose to play by ear keep in mind the sounds of do-re-me. The only downside of doing this is actually that you may find it harder to learn the fingering. Fingering is just a phrase which explains which fingers you utilize on which notes.

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If you wish to learn how to read music there are many good books available that show the notes in various ways that will help you find the correct keys on the keyboard. Many also provide small numbers under the notes to show which finger you ought to be using on the key.

Therefore now doesn’t it seem simple to learn to play keyboard. Now that you know it is really easy and not clouded in secret? I really hope you have as much enjoyment as I did learning to play keyboard.

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The Secret to Learning Keyboard Like a Pro

December 19, 2008 by slyons  
Filed under PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS ONLINE

If you wanted to play for fun you’d simply tinker with your keyboard here and there.  When you want to take learning keyboard playing to the next level and actually develop some skill, you have options to help and some of them are little known.

The secret to developing a skill like this is how you learn and how you apply what you learn; not what studio you give tons of money to each week for one hour of semi-productive instructions.  Instead, you can have the secret weapon, if you will, of learning keyboard playing and you could be practicing in just a few minutes.  Learning online is wonderful and it compliments your practice, as the guide you need is accessible anytime instead of once per week in class only.  It also helps if you need to review something specific or more then once.
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Learn, Play Keyboard, and More

December 19, 2008 by slyons  
Filed under PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS ONLINE

I know I was amazed.  When I saw PianoForAll and how people learn, play keyboard, and more, I was impressed too.  I, like many others, have always wanted to play the piano and for the first time I felt like there was hope.  For many reasons, I’ve made the decision that lessons in a music studio or class aren’t for me.  I’m used to learning at my own pace and on my own schedule, so thankfully this program fit the bill. The information I’m talking about is available online immediately, so if you’re interested you can easily learn more on your own.

What I like and what I think lacks in lessons is the ability to move ahead quickly.  I’m a quick learner and I understand the importance of practicing to perfect skills, so I feel confident, like you should, that learning online is possible.  I know I can learn, play keyboard and amaze myself if I give it a little effort.  I can’t say this will happen if I’m left to teach myself though, so a guide like the one I mentioned is more then important it is critical and necessary.  If you learn anything, let it be that your source of information is as important as how you use it.
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A Method Helping People Learn to Play Keyboard

December 19, 2008 by slyons  
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If you’ve ever wanted to learnt to play keyboard but didn’t think it was going to happen then you will want to talk to those that were like you.  So many people think that it is impossible to learn to play keyboard that they don’t bother learning more.  Even more people investigate traditional lessons, in person with an instructor, but rule it out as a viable option for one reason or another.  IN many cases, this is due to price or the time commitment.  IN the end, you are left to practice and practice a lot; that is where the bulk of learning comes in, so it would make sense that all you need to do is replace the instrucational compoenent and as luck should have it, the internet and technology is on your side, so you can access personalized instruction.  Better then that, if it can get better, is using a method that gives you immediate results.  I’ve seen this in action and I can’t tell you what a difference it makes, but I’m going to try by sharing a personal example real quick.
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Who Else Wants to Learn the Keyboard?

December 19, 2008 by slyons  
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If you want to learn the keyboard you are a lot of things, but alone isn’t one of them.  I think that the ultimate wish of many is to have the skill and talent that will allow them to play the keyboard.  The problem for many is the misconception that you can’t learn as an adult or you can’t learn as quickly.  The good news is that you can, many have and even more will, as people become accustomed to instant access, instant learning and instant results.

I have three children and two of them take music lessons.  Besides our time commitment, which is substantial and weekly, the cost adds up quickly.  The equipment and replacing lost items is also a factor making music lessons costly overall.  I believe they are worth every penny, but also know it is not necessary to take those types of lessons in order to learn the keyboard.  I made the mistake of thinking that, as an adult, I could never learn to play the piano, something I’ve wanted to do for years.  That was until I spoke, via email, with other adults who had learned.  First hand experience and advice is the best resource and best reference you can get.
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