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Learning piano.
I want to learn how to play a specific song on the piano. It's not too complex, but not easy either.
I've never played piano before, nor can I read sheet music. I intend to learn to play it through a video tutorial on youtube that basically tells you which keys to press, in which sequence, and for how long (it's already helped me a little).
Any tips on this?
And is it better to learn how to play the song one hand at a time (if so, which hand is best to start with?) and then combine the two, or learn the song little by little with both hands?
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Honestly, I would just learn to read music. Just learn the basics (what each line of the staff is and what each space is) and you'll have a really strong foundation already. It's really easy.
If you want help with it, send me an inbox and I will be glad to help you out :) You could probably even just Google "Beginning Piano Lessons" or something, too.
As for the learning to play part, it really depends on your preference. I'd assume that when you're starting out, generally it's easier to learn one hand at a time. That's how I started out, until I get a good feel for it. I still even do it when I'm trying to learn more complex songs. So, I would probably advise you to learn each hand seperately and then put it all together.
Now I'm by NO means an expert here, but I've been working a lot on learning piano myself lately.
Good luck!
-Laura (17-f)
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Hi,
See if you could learn to play a scale. A scale is the basic step to learning any song. The most common scale is the C scale.
If you look at your piano, there are three black keys (or music notes) close together above the white keys. THEN there are two black keys that are together above the white keys. If you find the two black keys, then the first white key before the first black (of the two), is the C note.
Your fingering when playing a C scale should be one (thumb),two (pointer),three (middle finger),THEN move your thumb under your third finger, and on the d note it starts over: one,two,three,four,five. If that makes any sense.. If it doesn't check out some C scale videos and see if you can figure it out. You could always try playing by ear as well :)
As for playing with which hand, if you are right handed learn your right hand first and if you are left handed, start with your left hand first. Then, learn your opposite hand and finally, put it all together.
It is always easier if you learn your hands separate then put them together. If I were you, I would go to google images, then find a picture of a piano with the notes written on the keys. It will help you alot when you are learning.
I am glad you are trying to teach yourself to play the piano. I am sure you can do it! Practice lots. Patience is the key. Only with patience will you be successful <3
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Well I think it is smart for you to be looking up lessons instead of paying a fortune for them. I would say keep it up and also ask me again for more info cuz I can only give so much at a time. Alright I hope to be hearing from you soon! :) GOOD LUCK!!!
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