Have you ever wondered if what you know about playing piano is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on playing piano.

Consider this…

Would you like to play the piano without the fuss of dragging your music sheets?

Or maybe you want to be able to hum a good tune?

Have you for years longed to play, except your eyesight is poor and makes it difficult?

Haven’t you learned that if you can hum a certain tune, that you can learn to play it?

Many professional musicians, didn’t begin their particular careers using instructors or manuals. They actually learned by playing tones that they hear and following the music’s rhythm. Not a piece of sheet music or teacher in sight.

1 – Get your things in order. You will of course require a keyboard or piano, whichever you have. You just have to be able to use at least 3 fingers. You will need adequate time for practicing. Make sure the piano is in tune.

2. Remember that the piano is an instrument that is comprised of 88 keys. Along these are 12 straight notes. The first white key is the A – note, next white note is B, C, D, E, F, G.

Following the G white note, then it starts over with an A note, and it repeats the other white notes as listed. This order of notes is repeated for around 7 times until the rest of the white notes have been repeated. The black notes that are the sharps and flats are also repeated.

3. The C note is also known as the Home Key. To trace the C note, it is the white key on the left side of two black keys. If you’re still amazed, stare at your piano. You’ll notice that at the middle part is the C – note. Thus, that would be the first major chord.

If what you know about playing the piano is out dated, how is this going to control you decisions and actions? Be sure to not ignore important information on playing the piano.

The right thumb is number 1 due to it going on C in the middle. From here you have to count the keys that go to the right. This include the black keys too.

When you reach 5, that note is the second note of the C chord. Put your middle finger on it. Then counting from 5 count the notes to 8, this will be the final note of the C chord. Place your little finger on that key.

Sound it all together and you’ll hear quite an impressive cycle.

4. Be familiar in using the above mentioned sequence… 1, 5, 8 counting. You could start with any note, just be sure that when you count, include the flats and sharps.

These types of chords are your basis for playing. You can also select a sharp to start you chord on. Then you are playing a sharp type chord.

5. If you have time on practicing these easy chords, you’ll finally realize that through counting and attentive listening, you’ll easily get through.

If you drop the 5 and go to 4 then you will have a minor chord, in place of the major chord.

In the event that you are playing the C chord, you just have to slide your finger just one key over to the left to make a C minor chord.

The benefits of good listening you will start knowing different tones. You will also be capable of hearing variations in a tune. This is true as long as you hearing is good enough.

Some Practical Advice

Don’t just do your practicing in the middle of your piano. Many keys are available for you to select.

Learn how to play with both hands, utilizing all your fingers. Don’t just peck around with one or maybe two fingers.

Practice enough.

The information covered in this article is up to date for today’s standards. But leave your mind open for future research in how to play by ear.

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