Q. I have taken piano for 20 years myself, and have recently stopped taking lessons because I had a child. I'd like to actually begin teaching lessons myself. Can anyone suggest a series of books that might be good for this purpose? I have been playing material of my choice for years and am out of touch with the latest lesson, theory, and technique books. Does anyone that teaches piano have a suggestion? Thank you!
A. There's a series of books by KENNETH BAKER called THE COMPLETE PIANO PLAYER
If you've played before you might want to go to a shop to look at them before you buy them. I'd suggest you only get books 2 and 3. They'll explain the basics to you of modern playing. The best theory books to get are by DULCIE HOLLAND the books are called MASTER YOUR THEORY. You'll need books 1 2 & 3. Don't bother with the higher level stuff, that goes into history and writing for other instrumentslike flute etc... These are actually workbooks and they''re pretty good.
Unfortunately, there aren't any theory books out there with EVERYTHING in them, it's really only basic stuff. I could write books about the stuff thats not in any books...
You might also want to get yourself a scale manual: SIMPSONS SCALE MANUAL has EVERYTHING IN IT!!! And I mean everything.
And a book with pictures of piano chords for referencing.
When you combine the four together, you should be able to play straight from sheetmusic or song books with competency.
All the best.
Cat
How do I learn sheet music for an electric piano?
Q. I'm getting a new piano and decide to learn sheet music before I play my first piano.So, how do I learn sheet music.
A. For any 'keyboard' or piano, get the basic starter books, CD or DVD learning aids to help you get into it. Chord books and use for left (accompaniment bass chords) and right (right hand melody) hands.
Get to your local music store or piano dealer for such material.
All short of getting lessons or even, from someone who is already into piano playing. Learning to read and write manuscript is complete in its direction, when you can someday accomplish this. There are workbooks on this.
Then you can create your own sheet music anytime, even during a 'doodle'
Taking notes by... notation.
PLEASE ANSWER. How long do you think it will take for me to learn how to play the piano?
Q. Monday was my birthday, and I got a Yamaha YPG-235 76 key-keyboard. I am really devoted and destined to play the piano, although, I know that the time that it takes for someone to play piano is around a couple of years? But how long do you think it will take me if I just want to play songs from the radio, and learn music theory? I am not sure if I have actual talent or not, but by the end of the first night, I knew how to play a riff from a Demi Lovato song, and second learned my C major and minor chords. I am currently practicing music theory and my by using lessons on YouTube and a workbook/music theory book, named "Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: Book 1" as well as my scales. I play around 6 hours every day, and for the first day I had received my piano I played 14 hrs. (not trying to brag or anything, haha) How long would you estimate for me to understand music theory, read music, and play songs off the radio?
A. Lucky you.
Nice to have something as that to start out with and provide the (slightly more) 5-octave range of play.
And obviously, you are getting it mostly by ear.
Don't get too excited, and still keep such an interest but realize what energy, time and dedication you are willing to put into it.
As well, if you are so concerned and impatient about how long you feel will be a player, you may have it already, if not the pure appreciation of the act with a piano layout. And, certainly best to have some help along the way as someone else to go to who is already a player or... seeking out formal instruction.
Most application and ability to just become a 'good enough' player for any instrument of choice takes about a year. But the interest and frequency of being involved will tell within a few months, to show ones self (and others) if you are serious and continue to enjoy such an experience.
Realize that it is the impatience of a mind which may be restless or easily distracted toward other interests, or even priorities, in their lives. Each to their own, and learning periods and time to become a player isn't universal, or critical.
It is up to the individual to decide if they want to continue any experience and add to such an adventure, if they can make it out to be so.
Then time becomes irrelevant, to those who discover what they can do and enjoy doing along the way, in spite of the realization they are continuing learning all the while.
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