I want to learn the Piano... (effect, guitarist, shows, quote)

Dimitri · 12-25-2007, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by setekh

piano is an instrument I wouldn't really advise you to take up all by yourself - invest in some classes. practicing with a teacher is the best you can do! only later, when you feel brave enough, I'd recommend venturing on your own.

dang....Il have to find time for those lessons.

setekh · 12-25-2007, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimitri

dang....Il have to find time for those lessons.

if you're short on time, 45min once a week will do just fine - as long as you're self-disciplined and practice at home over and over again

Dimitri · 12-25-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by setekh

if you're short on time, 45min once a week will do just fine - as long as you're self-disciplined and practice at home over and over again

A teacher would help alot

I have this portable grand piano that has a learning softare in it. It shows what keys to press for songs in it's memory. I learned the easy part of ''for elise'', but then the difficulty jumped and i was like a deer looking at headlights

I tried to do the hard part but i just coudnt do it... My fingers are just to slow and clumsy. I want someone to teach me finger work (haha) ...or w/e its called :P

setekh · 12-25-2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimitri

A teacher would help alot

I have this portable grand piano that has a learning softare in it. It shows what keys to press for songs in it's memory. I learned the easy part of ''for elise'', but then the difficulty jumped and i was like a deer looking at headlights

I tried to do the hard part but i just coudnt do it... My fingers are just to slow and clumsy. I want someone to teach me finger work (haha) ...or w/e its called :P

haha

well, if you end up getting classes, there's 3 things you usually learn/practice

- dexterity (comes with practice)
- theory
- reading

so, even though dexterity and theory are better left for classes, you can start learning how to read right now - there's lots of info on the web! that's something I'd advise you to do - I didn't...so I'm learning now :/

Sikiapaninishmashma · 08-16-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimitri

dang....Il have to find time for those lessons.

If you don't have time for lessons (1/2 hour once or twice a week) then you don't have time to practice. That = no improvement. There are three mandatory aspects to learn an instrument: motivation, discipline and love for music.

Pianuh Teachuh · 08-23-2008, 11:54 PM

It has been my experience that most people who are self-taught do not play well. They almost always play with very poor quality.

The hardest thing about learning as an adult is disciplining yourself to daily practice. When you have a JOB and/or FAMILY, it is harder to commit yourself to sit down 30 minutes per day (or more) to practice ... to build the skills that are required to play the piano.

My jobs keep me from practicing as I should. I am glad that I learned what I did as a child and as a teenager.

If you want to learn as an adult, get a good teacher. Take a lesson once a week. And practice at least 30 minutes per day between lessons.

08-23-2008, 11:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pianuh Teachuh Groupie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10	It has been my experience that most people who are self-taught do not play well. They almost always play with very poor quality. The hardest thing about learning as an adult is disciplining yourself to daily practice. When you have a JOB and/or FAMILY, it is harder to commit yourself to sit down 30 minutes per day (or more) to practice ... to build the skills that are required to play the piano. My jobs keep me from practicing as I should. I am glad that I learned what I did as a child and as a teenager. If you want to learn as an adult, get a good teacher. Take a lesson once a week. And practice at least 30 minutes per day between lessons.