Q. Hey everyone !
I have always had this very simple keyboard !
It repeats the tones from C to B 3 times with an extra C at the end after last B ! I know my description may sound funny, but I know absolutely nothing in music ! & I've realized that I've had this keyboard since forever but never tried to learn playing anything by it! Now I'm ready to go through some music adventure & I want to learn more about music and playing instruments! I think this type of keyboard is likely to be played by one hand BUT all the music I'm trying to learn to play and all the tutorials there on youtube are made by using very large keyboards (ones to be played by two hands)! What shall I do? Can I actually use this keyboard to play those songs ??
I'm not welling to buy a piano or a larger keyboard cause I'm getting a guitar soon & I can't afford buying both! so is there anyway I can play my favorite music on this very basic keyboard??
& I'm very sorry for making it this long =(
A. Hmm...
Not certain by such a description of your 'old' keyboard other than it either has a 'by finger' learning system that is built in, or is broken, to be doing such an exercise.
You really should have described the thing, and said how many keys it does have and if there is a system that is set up for learning by any program or lighted keys.
Otherwise, a good start in a digital keyboard of which to learn on would have at least the 61-key manual layout. And, many features that would include some basic music principles to come to understand.
And, provide all the range for any popular music one could think of, and eventually learn to play on, as well.
This appears to be more important than your desire to get a guitar for now as you still want to continue to learn more about your favorite songs, and how to express them on your own.
Look for: Casio; Kawai; Korg or Yamaha brands of digital keyboard (and digital pianos) of which to try out and find if they can fit your needs for now.
Both a good enough keyboard (new) OR a guitar (new) good enough to start out with will cost around the $125 - $500 range.
Really.
But you still have to try them out no matter what, in order to understand what you will be getting in the end.
p.s.: Forgive me, for not including some advice for personal learning on ones own.
Get to a music store (even a piano/organ dealer) and get some books on piano key chords (hand charts) and progression patterns. They will help in fingering positions for the basic key chord for left hand and, other books will assist you on the right hand melody parts.
There are CD, DVD and other combination courses as well available.
One course I would recommend is that of a Scott Houston 'The Piano Guy' and his system of learning to play the piano or keyboard in a simple, to the point fashion.
How do i play big chords on piano with little hands?
Q. I am playing billy joel songs and I can't reach some of the notes beacause I'm 13 and my hands are so small. So how do I continue the song without missing a note
A. Some chords can be played with one finger pressing 2 notes when the notes are next to each other, for example, G#DE. You should also utilize your fingers as much as possible in that way, such as using 1 finger for 2 notes or changing the layout of the chords in extreme situations, for example CEG will become GEC (just a random example).
Hope that helped and keep playing xD
What should i get a keyboard or a guitar?
Q. I want to play an instrument but i cant decide wich one is better for a begginer?
A. Really depends upon your deeper interest and the music you enjoy. Both are great.
But true, the keyboard can provide an easier introduction into music all around. And one can get a good starter keyboard for what you can pay for a beginner's guitar.
Many (introduction) keyboards will come with learning tools as key guides, CD or DVD manuals, and even lighted LED screens to assist in what one is playing. Best to get one that provides a 40+ to 61 key layout to have a good range in notes and musical playing enjoyment.
Best to go to a good music store, piano/organ dealer or GC to look over the models and become familiar with the features, sizes and tone qualities that can be available. Take someone with you who is already into playing piano (or guitar) to help in your decision and what your needs will be for now.
Brands to seek out of good quality and performance: Casio; Korg ($$$); Williams (more digital piano) and Yamaha.
Get the beginner's books on piano, piano chord chart and progressions and any instructional DVD that can help out well before serious thoughts of lessons, to be more prepared to learn even more.
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