| We all have learned some of basic music skills in | | | | note, it is easier for you to transpose the music. |
| school Some of us may have even learned how to | | | | Forget about the old-fashioned boring practice which |
| play an instrument or two! There are times we just | | | | can kill your interest before you even enjoy playing. |
| want to be the pop singer for fun. | | | | The new way , Taubman Approach, to learn to play |
| A piano keyboard has 88 keys (notes), with seven | | | | by focusing on using the hand and forearm together to |
| octaves (sets) beginning with the 6 (A) tone on the left, | | | | play effortlessly with unburdened fingers. |
| the lowest octave and a 1 (C) tone at the right, the | | | | The benefit of the online/DVD piano course: |
| highest octave. Usually, you play the notes in the treble | | | | 1. Flexible schedule: You can take it at whenever time |
| clef for high notes on top of the music with your right | | | | convenience to you. |
| hand, and play bass clef for low notes on bottom of | | | | 2. Easy for you to learn : you can replay it until you |
| the music with your left hand. | | | | truly know the song and you are able to rewind if you |
| You need to know the middle C as well as all the | | | | forget something you learned a couple weeks ago. |
| natural notes are played on the white keys of your | | | | 3. Comfort: You don't need to worry about feeling |
| piano. Sharps (#) and flats (b) in your music piece are | | | | embarrassed in front of your teacher if you are a |
| played on the black keys. A sharp is the black key on | | | | slow learner. |
| your right and a flat is the black key on your left. | | | | 4. Inexpensive: private piano lesion cost $40+ per hour |
| Follow your feelings If you do not want to be an | | | | while online class cost less than $200 per course. |
| expert on music theory or a master at reading notes, | | | | Why I recommend Rocket piano online/DVD course ? |
| don't focus on the theory too much. Just concentrate | | | | 1. For under $50, you can purchase the online version if |
| on having fun and remember a few key notes. A few | | | | you are unwilling to spend the $199 for DVD version. In |
| key notes include: 1, 4, 5 (C, F, G); key chords, include: 1, | | | | addition, it comes with a 60 day, 100% no hassle |
| 4, 5, 6 (C, F, G7, Am) as well. It is very beneficial to be | | | | money-back guarantee. |
| able to read sheet so it is wise to buy the easy sheet | | | | 2. Also, this online course includes bonus section to |
| music and learn to read it as you go! The most | | | | enhance your skills on reading notes, chords, "training |
| effective way to play is to read the notes and to | | | | your musical ear." and learning to play your favorite |
| know which keys on the keyboard should be played | | | | songs. |
| on the piano without trying to remember the notes and | | | | 3. Ruth herself has professional training and 15 years |
| chords first (such as G or 5). It is even better to think | | | | experience in playing piano. The rocket piano online |
| on number rather than alphabetic note. Why? By | | | | DVD course is one of the best selling piano lesson |
| concentrating on the number instead of the alphabetic | | | | packages. |