Q. I'm nineteen years old. I've always wanted to learn how to play an instrument. I've enrolled myself in both piano and guitar lessons for adult beginners. Can I really learn how to be a good guitarist and pianist if I'm no longer a kid? What do I have to do? How long will it take? I want to be able to one day play by ear, like some musicians but I don't know if I'm dreaming too big.
A. Hi! I can't speak for guitar, but there is no question about it - you can learn piano (and quickly) at pretty much any age. This has been proven time and time again. I also read a college professor's study (but back from 1993) that concluded that it is easier to learn piano than guitar, but I personally think it depends on the individual and if they have a personal preference to one or the other. The key to it all is to make sure you continue to learn and follow through to the end, even if you temporarily get frustrated when starting out. Many courses also try to make learning piano fun by early on showing the student how they can use simple chords to play popular songs that they know, which I must admit is a good feeling to play something, even just simple chords, that sound like a popular song. So push forward with what you are already doing. Oh, as far as how long it may take? Again, everyone is different, and it depends on the teaching methods being applied and what your ultimate goals are. I would say, and this is a big guess, that if you apply yourself hard that you should be happily playing the piano after a solid year to the level you are seeking. You can actually keep training/learning forever, but dedicating yourself to it over the course of a year is your first step. Reevaluate then. Sure, you will be playing songs within weeks, and harder ones within months, but give it some time before you really judge yourself on how things are coming along to meet your ultimate goals. Best of luck, and have fun with it.
Richard
What are the chords for forever and always piano version?
Q. Does anyone at least know the chords for Forever and Always (the piano version) by Taylor Swift. Sheet music would rock! But even just the chords for the verses and chorus would be great too. I found them once and then lost what i wrote them down on and can't find them! Thanks so much!
A. Eb9 Bb F
Once upon a time, I believe it was a Tuesday
Eb9 Bb F
When I caught your eye, we caught onto something
Eb9 Bb F
I hold onto the night, you looked me in the eye
Eb9 F
And told me you loved me, were you just kidding?
Eb9 Bb F
'Cause it seems to me his thing is breaking down
Eb9 Bb F
We almost never speak, I don't feel welcome anymore
Eb9
Baby what happened
Bb
Please tell me cause one second it was perfect
F
Now you're halfway out the door
Eb9 Bb
And I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
F Gm7
And then you feel so low you can't feel, nothing at all
Eb9 Bb F
And you flashback to when he said forever and always
Eb9 Bb
Oh, and it rains in your bedroom , everything is wrong
F Gm7
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
Eb9 Bb F
'Cause I was there when you said forever and always
Eb9 Bb F
Was I out of line? Did I say something way to honest?
Eb9 Bb F
Made you run and hide like a scared little boy
Eb9 Bb F
I looked into your eyes, thought I knew you for a minute
Eb9 F
Now I'm not so sure
Eb9 Bb F
So here's to everything coming down to nothing
Eb9 Bb F
Here's to silence that cuts me to the core
Eb9
Where is this going?
Bb F Eb9 F
Thought I knew for a minute but I don't anymore
Eb9 Bb
And I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
F Gm7
And then you feel so low you can't feel, nothing at all
Eb9 Bb F
And you flashback to when he said forever and always
Eb9 Bb
Oh, and it rains in your bedroom , everything is wrong
F Gm7
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
Eb9 Bb F
'Cause I was there when you said forever and always
Gm F Eb
Did you mean it baby?
Gm F Eb F
I don't think so
Solo
Eb9 F Bb Gm7 Eb9 F Bb
Gm7 Eb9
Oh back up, baby back up
F
Did you forget everything?
Gm7 Eb9
Back up, baby back up
F Eb9 F
Did you forget everything?
Eb9 Bb
'Cause it rains in your bedroom , everything is wrong
F Gm7
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
Eb9 Bb F
'Cause I was there when you said forever and always
Eb9 Bb
Oh I stare at the phone, he still hasn't called
F Gm7
And then you feel so low you can't feel, nothing at all
Eb9 Bb F
And you flashback to when we said forever and always
Eb9 Bb
And it rains in your bedroom , everything is wrong
F Gm7
It rains when you're here and it rains when you're gone
Eb9 Bb F
'Cause I was there when you said forever and always
Gm F Eb
You didn't mean it baby
Gm F Eb
You said forever and always
Is it easy to learn to play the Cello compared to the Violin or Piano?
Q. I am 25 and many professional orchestra musicians have learnt to play instruments since they were kids.
A. Each instrument is hard in it's own way.
Lol~ I happen to play all three of these instruments and in my opinion, all three of them are very hard to master!
BUT, some people might think one instrument is easier than another. It all depends on the person. There are some things you might want to consider if you want to play cello.
First, cellos are much bigger than violins. Cellist usually have um... fatter fingers? Uhh let's use larger lol~
Anyway, as I was saying, cellist have larger fingers because the strings are thick and you have to be able to press down on them. Also, cello might be good for someone with larger hands because of the larger stretched between each finger.
Violin doesn't require as big of a stretch, though sometimes it does. Violin strings are also thinner, so it would be good for someone with smaller fingers.
Don't get me wrong, people with bigger fingers still can play violin, but typically they don't.
Both of these instruments will build up callouses over the years.
Yeah... string instrument players need to have a lot of padding on their fingers :)
At first, piano might not look hard, but it actuall is. There are lots of things you don't need to worry about, like intonation, but there are other extra things like the pedals and the 2 clefs. Pianists need to have hands that can stretch from chord to chord.
It may seem very easy, like I said, but as you really look at it, it really is quite hard, but very benificial. If you do the cello or violin, you may want to consider playing piano as well. It helps you understand music more.
So basically, long story short, each instrument is hard in some ways and easy in some ways. Maybe all you need to do is test all of them out ;)
Hope this helps!!
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