Sunday, April 27, 2014

Learn How To Play The Piano

By Essie Osborn


Learning musical instruments can take time. Thos is not something people can do instantly and it does involve patience. While some people can learn music more naturally than others it is still important for people to work at it. This is why learning how to play the piano is as much about your attitude to learning as it is the act of learning how to perform on a musical instrument.

The first crucial bit of advice is that you need to practise between lessons. While lessons are very important when it comes to developing techniques and becoming more confident you also need to practise. Experts often recommend that you practise for at least an hour a day as this will give you the best chance of developing confidence.

With adults there is the issue of time. People often complain that they do not have time in their schedule. The fact is if you are committed you can often find an hour in your day to practise. It does not matter if this is fifteen minutes here or there throughout the day. What you may find is once you get started you will do more than your allocated time!

This is why it is important to listen to music as well as perform it. In the case of a piece you are learning sometimes it is good to take a break from playing for a bit in order to properly listen to it. Consider the emotion behind the music and this will often make it easier to learn how to perform it.

When learning to read music you should think about it in the same way as reading a book. You look at how the notes are spaced out. This should then make it easier to pick up on any mistakes and learn from them.

There is also the issue of time signatures. Some people can struggle with this, especially when first learning. A good way is to count the number of notes. Over time as you get more confident you will be able to stop counting out loud and find it easier to do this in your own head.

Another way to gain confidence is to play in front of friends or family. While a lot of people may find this difficult it is a good way to develop self confidence and to get feedback. Over time you will then find it easier to play in front of more people. This is especially important if you need to perform in front of a lot of people as it will make it easier to get used to this.

When learning how to play an instrument it is best to get the right tutor. You can find a number of tutors online. Remember to meet them in person to discuss how quickly you want to learn and find out more about their background. It is also worth looking online for video tutorials as this will help you between lessons to develop your skills. With the right approach and resources you will be able to get the most from your instrument.




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