| When looking for a piano to get started there are a | | | | You can always upgrade to a better keyboard when |
| number of considerations you need to understand. First | | | | you are ready. |
| off are where can I place the piano. Many have not | | | | The most important issue here is when do you start |
| taken the first step because they don't have the room | | | | and how should you start. I recommend starting with a |
| for a standard size piano. Some may have | | | | home study course to keep cost down and learn at |
| considerations about the noise level because of | | | | your own pace. Piano for Beginners courses can be |
| apartment living. Not to worry. There is a keyboard for | | | | found on line in various forms and levels. I like ones that |
| every situation. First if you have the room for it a | | | | include DVDs so you can see how the piano is being |
| standard 88 key piano is a great choice. If you don't | | | | played. The course should also include printed music |
| want a full size piano you can always go with an | | | | and an instructors guide with audios to play along with. |
| electronic version. Many do not weigh that much and | | | | The audios help with the feel and timing issues that |
| can even be stored under a bed or in a closet when | | | | can make or break a song. You should have fun while |
| not in use. Of course out of site is out of mind and can | | | | learning to play and understanding to read music will |
| detour one from the all important phase of learning | | | | also make learning other methods of playing easier. |
| which is practice. | | | | Playing by ear and chord piano are other methods I |
| There are many piano keyboards out there to choose | | | | have purchased. |
| from including the electronic ones which come in 61, 76 | | | | I have found the most important thing is to start with |
| and 88 keys. the most important aspect is to get one | | | | one that you can feel comfortable with. It should also |
| with a decent touch first and then consider the sound. | | | | contain many styles of music. Have some fun and by |
| Consumer grade keyboards may have built in | | | | all means remember that if you get stuck on a lesson |
| speakers and options for headphones. Many have | | | | and just cannot get it move on and come back to it |
| excellent sound and play along with features and also | | | | later. It will probably be easier understood. Once you |
| can record your performance. Prices range from | | | | know that the piano is for you find a good teacher. |
| around sixty dollars to a thousand dollars. The whole | | | | Most importantly make sure they have your goals in |
| point is that when learning to play piano and especially | | | | mind. Remember piano for beginners is not just for |
| when getting started with the Piano for Beginners | | | | children. We all have to start at the beginning to get a |
| course, get what you can afford and place in a space | | | | thorough understanding of the music and all the |
| where you can practice without too many interruptions. | | | | nuances of the instrument. |