How to Learn Piano Notes
May 8, 2009 by Ryan Edward · Leave a Comment
Have you heard of the song Auld Lang Syne? If you know it, then it’s easy and fast to learn to play it on the piano. This song is a great way to learn the piano notes, which is one of the first steps in learning to play the piano.
Take a look at the piano keys and pay attention to the black notes. Auld Lang Syne is played on five separate black keys. Some people claim that it’s hard to learn the notes on the piano. But as experienced players can tell you, if you practice, you can learn the notes fast.
Whether you have a piano teacher who is guiding you, or whether you learned to play the piano on your own with the help of a CD, DVD, or book, you need to learn the letter names of both the white and black notes on the piano.
In order to learn the notes properly, you will need to have a piano of your own. If you don’t have one, then it’s a good idea to begin shopping now. You can’t really learn piano notes just by imagining them. It’s important to be able to both hear the notes and touch the piano keys to really cement this knowledge and make it easier to learn. Read more
Time after time, I have come across pianists who cannot read music well and rely on memorization to save them. Do you admire pianists who can just pick up any piece of sheet music and play without stumbling? If you want to take your sight reading to the next level then check out the piano course "Mastering The Art Of Piano Sight Reading!"
Piano Improvisation Tips
December 25, 2006 by Ryan Edward · Leave a Comment
Young Girl Improvising a Song on the Piano
Many of you have emailed me with an interest in taking your piano playing skills to the next level. I want to help you get there by ensuring that you get the most out of your piano practice and learning experience.
Studying music is like studying a foreign language. To become fluent, one needs to be competent in both reading and speaking. Now, apply this to your piano playing. How well do you read? What about improvising? How well do you improvise? These techniques (sight reading and improvising) go together, just as reading and speaking do.
Over the many years of my musical career, I have come across trained pianists who are excellent sight readers but really struggle with improvising. That, obviously, is not a good situation.
If you think you need help in improvisation, I have an important message for you.
A special friend of mine, Yoke Wong, is an accomplished pianist and music educator who specializes in piano improvisation. She has compiled a comprehensive home study course called, Definitive Piano Improvisation to help piano students master the art of improvising. I generally do not promote other courses, but this one is unique and deserves your attention.
Since I am very aware of the value and importance of improvisation, I also recognize the value of this course. It can really make a significant difference in your piano playing.
If you seriously want to upgrade your skills, I urge you to get this DVD home study course by clicking here now.
The course comes with 11 hours of video instruction, 2 CD’s and a 142-page binder. For those who take advantage of this offer through this link, Yoke will include a bonus of her “Inspirational Moments Digital Sheet Music.”
Your feedback is very important in helping us evaluate how the course has made an impact on your piano playing world. I would love to hear from you once you have tried it out!
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