Q. I already know how to play the clarinet (basic theory - notes, staccato, arpeggio, scales etc.), but how and where do I start learning how to play piano by myself? I don't want to pay for lessons.
I'm willing to dedicate time to learn, so that shouldn't be a problem.
It seems pretty complicated as well, especially having to focus on two melodies at once.
So...where do I start?
A. Pick up a piano chord chart, and try some of these links.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=free+beginner+piano+lessons&fr=ush-ans
I just got a guitar, what can i do to start learning how to play it?
Q. i want to teach myself, maybe with youtube videos or a daily lesson blog or something.
i don't know how to tune it, and one of the strings is broken- is there someway i can fix that at home?
it's an electric fender squire, i think.
i can read sheet music because i have played piano for 4 years.
i don't understand how to read fingering charts, which side is up or down??
is there a way to teach yourself the chords, because i tried just copying the finger charts and playing it every day for a while, and that ended up going nowhere.
thanks!
A. To learn how to re-string your guitar check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHgSSzpsxuw
The most important thing a beginner can do is work on developing muscle memory. Any teacher you ask will tell you to start with the chromatic scale. Go slowly at first then work on building speed. you can view a video of the chromatic scale here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAwb9Sb8QhU
When starting out, proper technique is very important. Practice the wrong way for too long and it will be difficult to correct.
Either way, have fun!
http://guitar-lessons-tv.com
Major scales that start with flat or sharp notes(C#,Ab) are difficult to play on piano,What should i do?
Q. Is it okay to not practice them?Just like memorizing only their flats and sharps?
A. Learn them, that is LEARN them, not just in your head, but by playing them. Why people are so terrified of the black keys on a keyboard is beyond me, but that seems to be common.
With your right hand, play first, Ab with your thumb, and above that, F with the fifth finger. Then play them together. Do the same, A natural with the thumb, above that, Gb with the fifth finger.
Now, play first (together) the Ab and F, next the A natural and Gb. notice how your entire hand shifts - laterally, to accommodate that change. That is very much a part of all piano playing, whether is is scales with both black and white keys, intervals or chords.
[Left hand, same drill:
Thumb Ab, below that D, then shift to G, below that Db.]
I just safely assume you are working without a teacher - a terrible idea no matter how 'fashionable' the belief you can teach yourself has become. Online video tutorials, almost all, are of little or no real use, either.
I recommend most and as urgently a good teacher.
At least get yourself a chart of scales and their fingering, and get to work.
You have to move your hands around, Make little rotational shifts to get around the keyboard, that is unavoidable. Most beginners are terrified to pick up their hands to shift the hand over another area of the keyboard when a piece requires it.
After a little while, you will get more comfortable getting around the keyboard. You will not get comfortable if you do not do it, or not practice, including scales with sharps and flats.
Best regards.
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