| First, I just want to say congratulations on wanting to | | | | but there will be a time when frustration will set in, and |
| teach yourself how to play piano. This can be said a | | | | this is when you need to go for a walk, take some |
| lot about you as an individual, and ones desires to | | | | deep breaths and come back to it when you feel |
| strive for, and learn how to play an instrument. The | | | | calmer. This does happen to the best of us. So just |
| drive and passion that you have to learn will keep you | | | | relax. |
| on your routine for advancement, in which you will be | | | | 2. When you start using your fingers for the first time, |
| very appreciative with by the outcome of your | | | | you are going to want to keep them curved. Use the |
| commitment. What this means is, find a routine stick | | | | tips of your fingers to play. Although you will need to |
| with it, and you will succeed. | | | | play with a flat finger sometimes, this is the most |
| OK. The one thing, and the key ingredient that you are | | | | general method to use. |
| going to need to practice with, is a piano. But not | | | | 3.This is my favorite one. "The tone". The way the |
| everyone owns a piano that wants to learn. One might | | | | keys are played to express the feeling of the piano |
| have access to a piano in school, neighbors, friends or | | | | when one plays it. Your feeling for the way the keys |
| family's house. Although this does make it a little difficult | | | | should be played will come with practice, and the |
| to create a practice schedule around, the next best | | | | rhythm will also define your tone. |
| option would to purchase and electronic keyboard. | | | | 4. Rhythm is a big must. Not all of us have the rhythm |
| They are commonly priced inexpensive, for a relatively | | | | we need, but with practice, it will come. Once you build |
| functional keyboard that will allow you to do multiple | | | | an internal clock, you will find it much easier to keep a |
| functions while you practice. This is what makes | | | | beat. |
| electronic keyboards a little more interesting, because | | | | 5. And one of the most crucial elements to learning the |
| of the vast sounds that can be played. | | | | piano, is to play slowly. It doesn't sound efficient, doesn't |
| So you want to learn, and you just need to know the | | | | it? But when playing the piano slowly, it gives your mind |
| basics to get you started for right now. Here are five | | | | time to process what you are practicing. This will help |
| easy tips that will get you on your way. | | | | you focus more, and deliver quality when its time to |
| 1. The one thing that you want to start with is relax. | | | | play before your first audience. |
| You are probably going to be anxious as a beginner, | | | | |