Q. For the past month I've been memorizing a bunch of piano chords, and it donned on me...when would I ever use these? I've seen sheet music with the symbols above the notes but I don't get it...how do I use them? The more information, the better, and thank you (:
A. It amazes me when I hear someone say they are memorizing piano chords. You really don't have to memorize them, when playing you construct the chord on the fly. After gaining some playing experience your hands will automatically configure them self to play them.
As far as when to play a chord, and which chord to play, and in what sequence to play them in is again gained from experience. You need basic theory knowledge in order to analyze a piece of music, i.e., major scales, chord type to play on each scale degree, how to play around the circle of 5ths/4ths. You really don't need in depth knowledge of this but just the basics so that you understand what the music is doing and why.
Anyhow go here for the answer to your question...
http://www.pianobychords.com/index.html
Oh and by the way, use this website to get the bare-bones knowledge needed. You can learn how to construct a major chord and realize all the other chords are nothing more than an alteration of and/or add-ons to the major chord
Good Luck
How can I learn to play piano fast?
Q. What is the best way for a beginner to learn piano? Lessons or do you think its a good idea to learn from youtube?
A. Okay then.
(The people's key?)
Anyway, you may want to first get yourself some books on piano chord basics, or a chart to understand the positioning (chord finger pattern) and octave ranges that can be played. A DVD with basic methods of instruction, or even a performer example at the keyboard will certainly help as an instructional aid.
If you then have a good keyboard with at least a 61-key layout, then you are in good shape to learn and it will provide the 5-octave range, to cover most all music and vocal styles ever played or written, short of concert piano.
Otherwise, anything smaller may do for now, hope it is not less than a 49-key to at least cover the singing voice.
Look for the piano guide system put out by a Scott Houston, 'the Piano Guy', as this particular instructor makes learning a piano less heady or involved and a more relaxed method for anyone wanting to learn piano at any age, or ability.
And as of any instrument of choice, it will usually take a year's time of learning to get to a point of becoming a serious player. A few months, if you are still interested and have the desire to continue at all.
Then, time will become irrelevant once you 'get into' and it becomes a good experience and you are bitten by the bug, and start to just enjoy playing a keyboard of any degree and at any level of accomplishment.
But actual lessons are certainly important and wise to try out if you have the opportunity. But, anyone can prepare with what has been outlined above.
Get to a music store, or GC, and take someone with you who is already into piano to make it all an adventure. And discover what all is on the market of which to choose from to get you started properly.
What beginning piano series works best for teaching piano?
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
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