| Are you learning to play the piano like me? The most | | | | down to practice. For example, how long does it take |
| challenging part for any beginner is conquering the | | | | you to think of what keys to press when sending an |
| piano chords and scales. Whenever multiple notes are | | | | email, or posting on your blog? Not only that, but you |
| being played together, this is called a piano chord. | | | | can press the right key to create upper case and |
| These chords are then played in an order to help | | | | lower case as well. |
| create a melody, and from this melody comes | | | | In the same way, you will begin to realize which keys |
| beautiful music. So don't be intimidated by the chords, | | | | when pressed in concert produce a certain chord. |
| we need them! | | | | While you are learning piano, you will cover some basic |
| As you advance your playing skills, you will master | | | | chords and begin to recognize their unique sound when |
| various types of piano chords. Therefore, the more | | | | you hear it. As you continue, you will begin to identify |
| you understand about them, the more variety you can | | | | individual chords immediately by ear. |
| enjoy while playing. To go a step further, if you wrote | | | | Now, more than ever there are many ways to help |
| your own music, you will not only need to be able to | | | | you to learn the chords. In addition to a private |
| identify the individual tunes, but have a good idea of | | | | instructor, there are many online courses that offer |
| how to bring them together. | | | | ebooks, tutorials, videos (which I find most helpful), and |
| There are many advanced courses you can take | | | | interactive online exercises. The main idea is to get |
| online to further your understanding and proficiency | | | | really good recognizing the unique sound of each |
| playing piano chords. Learning new piano chords and | | | | chord. The possession of this skill will help you grow as |
| scales is something you can discuss with your private | | | | a pianist faster than any other skill. |
| instructor if you are fortunate enough to have one. | | | | To become a pianist, one must demonstrate |
| Either way, this mastery of piano chords is what | | | | proficiency in playing all of the piano chords and scales. |
| distinguishes many budding pianist over their peers. | | | | There is no short cut. But it gets easier and easier with |
| There is a level playing field learning piano chords and | | | | practice. It may require patience, but there is no |
| scales. Every piano only has 88 keys. so it just comes | | | | substitute for the ability to command the piano chords. |