Q. I want to take piano lessons, so I need to know-
Do you need a piano in your house for lessons?
What improvements have you made because of playing the piano?
What are the ups, and downs of learning to play?
Where can I get a piano for a reasonable price?
Thank you!
A. Goodwill or Craigslist.org for piano they can be cheap or free . You can get free piano lessons on youtube look up shawncheeky . You could start with keyboard but not all will play alot of keys at once ( that could be real problem when learning chords ) Have been teaching my childern piano as I learn and my daughter translates it to saxaphone . The downs can be sore fingers . Other than that all good .
How long did it take you to learn guitar? If you play anyway?
Q. Ive had my guitar for 2 years and just this summer I started learning. It hasnt really taken off a lot but I have learned a LOT. Like when Im messin with my friends guitars at their house they have no idea what Im talking about when I say " Stretch your strings " or " This strings sharp; This strings flat " lol they just dont get it. Its funni.
Anyway, if ya play, how long did it take ya to start getting good and playing songs?
A. Well . . . for me, I started 40 years ago when I was 13 and I have been learning ever since :-)
I was fortunate, I played piano from the age of 6 and so had a very good musical grasp. My piano teacher always said that the piano was the hardest instrument to play and once I had mastered that, I would be ble to play anything. She was right. I have since tried playing many instruments . .keyboard, string, wind and I have found them all manageable.
So, I guess it depends on where you are starting from. Assuming you have no musical 'background' then it is all down to a few basics: 1) Whether or not you have a natural 'aptitude' for the guitar. 2) how much practice you put in (when I started, I was obsessed and so probably practiced for 2 - 4 hours each day and more at weekends). 3) What type of guitar you have. . . .some guitars are more 'stressful' on the fingers than others; This is what is called the 'action' which means, how easy it is to press the strings to the fretboard.
The tips of your fingers wil very quickly become sore. You have to push on through this, although it will be a little uncomfortable at first but then, the skin at your fingertips will harden and you will not feel any pain or discomfort at all.
The chord charts refer to the finger positions on each string and I have included a link which you might find helpful as it will take you to some applications that may help you.
As far as 'playing' is concerned, it depends on what you call 'playing'.
There are chords or just picking out single notes. You might find it easier to start by just playing single notes and making up or recalling simple tunes. Maybe Christmas tunes . . . .
For chords, start with just G, C, E, D at first and repeat them. There are not too many songs or tunes that do NOT use just 3 of those chords. Next work your way up to D, F, A, E minor and A minor.
Also, when you make a mistake KEEP GOING. Do NOT stop every time you have a problem otherwise you will never learn.
The site I told you aout is www.guitartabreview.com
Which is a better instrument to learn: piano or guitar?
Q. I want to pick up an instrument which I can sing along to while I play. I have a piano in my house and I have some basic knowledge of how to play, but I would love to play the guitar. Is it difficult? Does playing hurt your fingers enough that I might give it up easily? Should I start with piano?
A. While the piano has the largest musical range, the guitar is easier to learn. It is not all that difficult to strum simple chords to sing along with, but it if you play an acoustic guitar it will hurt until your fingers get calluses. However, if you pick up an electric guitar, it is not as hard to hold the strings down to strum. It all depends on what the strings are made of, how they are from the neck, and how tough your fingers are.
Since you canât lug a piano around with you on your back, I would suggest picking up an electric guitar (youâll have to have a small amp) to learn how to play. It will toughen up your fingertips without all the pain and still be fun to play.
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