Aug 25 2009

Things to Consider When Having Piano Lessons

Category: Pianoadmin @ 11:40 am

If you decide to enroll in piano lessons, you need to find a qualified piano teacher to help you develop and improve your skills. There are some considerations that you need to know for you to find a piano teacher that is right for you.

The first thing that you need to ask yourself is where would be the right place for you to learn piano lessons? There are some people who prefer to go to music schools. There are also others who want to have a private tutor at the comfort of their own home. And there are also others who learn piano lessons through the internet. You should choose what suits your needs and preferences.
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Jun 18 2009

Basic Piano Learning Techniques For Beginners

Category: Pianoadmin @ 4:05 pm

Learning to play piano is something that was done in almost every household at one point. In days gone by it showed the gracefulness of a lady and it showed that a gentleman was proficient and profoundly skilled.  Nowadays, many don’t hold it with the same regard but to me, playing the piano is still the same.  Those that know how to play the piano well show me that they have something special and that they have patience as not all can pick it up that quickly.  Hopefully if you wish to learn how to play piano these simple tips can speed the process along.

First off, try pressing on the piano keys lightly and gently. The anxiety of trying to hit the correct notes all the time may cause stiffness in your fingers which will only make the task a lot more difficult. Try to relax. It is much easier to press the correct notes with a relaxed hand than a rigid one.   Besides, nobody likes the sounds someone makes by clomping their fingers along.
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Apr 04 2009

Black and White Piano Keys on a Portable Electronic Keyboard

Category: Pianoadmin @ 10:58 am

The first thing you need to learn before playing the piano is the piano notes. What are they called? A regular piano keyboard has 88 keys on it including the black notes. The first notes to learn are the white notes, but how do go about memorizing the names of all those white notes.

There are many different sizes of keyboards. Sixty-one and seventy-six note keyboards are standard for electronic keyboards, and pianos are traditionally eighty-eight notes. No matter what the size of keyboard there are only seven white notes to learn. Black notes are associated to the white notes and are known as sharps and flats.
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