Sam1647545489 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I have always loved the sounds produced by a good harmony on a piano. I been thinking about trying to learn how to play. Wondering how hard it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil8 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 If you have ever played any other instrument, it is 50% easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 If you have ever played any other instrument, it is 50% easier. The piano is easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat tire Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 If you have ever played any other instrument, it is 50% easier.Air guitar count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil8 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 It makes it easier if you have a musical background. Starting from scratch will take you much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I took lessons as a kid. I finally got to quit when I broke my hand. Had I known that would work I would have broken it sooner. Everyone wants to be able to play the piano, no one wants to learn to play the piano. If you have already learned to read sheet music then yes, learning to play will be easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 The piano is easier? A lot easier. Google how to play piano chords, sharps and flats as well. Good and easy way to learn basic piano harmony. I tried teaching myself guitar after hearing "Doesn't Remind Me" by Audioslave...holy shit that was hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Teaching yourself can be done. My dad tought himself how to play guitar and the keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Piano isn't the easiest instrument in the world to learn. But you can definately learn it. If you're serious, you will want to actually hire a piano teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 ashley knows how, her screen name on here is ashley. pm her and ask her questions about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04silvrz Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Moonlight Sonata - By far my favorite piano piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Sam I am right there with you. I own a piano and love the sound but unfortunately nobody I know plays. I have talked about learning for years and really wish I had taken this time stuck in bed doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 As if you dont have enough game.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Of all the instruments I tried to learn to play the piano was the easiest for me to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I've played guitar for 20 years and have always wanted to learn piano, just haven't ever gotten around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Sam: Pick up rockband 3 and the keyboard for xbox/wii/ps3. It's a good way to get the motions down, but it won't actually teach you much. I guess you could learn some basic songs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Sam, I've been in music since I was like 10. I've played the trumpet and other brass intruments. And by far the piano was harder for me. The basics was ok, but actually playing a decent song is a bitch. Chords left hand melody right. You have to know major and minor chords. If your ammerdextrious(sp) then you'll have a better chance. And I'm serious I've been in jazz bands, orchestra, marching bands, and competition bands and the piano is hard shit to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 My dad teaches guitar and piano. Sam let me know if you want to take lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 My gf plays piano. My daughter also plays a bit. I learned when I was a kid. Self taught because it simply interested me. I tried my hand at guitar too, but never stuck with it as much. I really wanted a full size skeleton that year more than the guitar. But my grandparents bought me the guitar, so... Anyway, my skills are not up to par, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted December 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 It sounds like I will need someone to teach me. I am very good with both hands doin things and I can play a lil but I just wanna learn how to play a lot better stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted December 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Dover, does your dad live in ptown still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 No he lives up by Tuttle, but he teaches (music) at Columbus Schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I played for a few years it was the easiest out of everything I tried. Reading sheet music isn't that hard. Once you learn playing I will give you a hint on stretching. If you have small hands it might be difficult to play Ninths on one hand. I would practice my normal music 30 minutes a day every day. Then after that I would stretch my hand on the keys. For your right hand of example put your hands in an octave. Take your pinky finger and stretch it over and hold for 30 seconds and rest. Do this every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 My wife plays. We bought a keyboard for about $200 or so from Best Buy a few years back for my son. It has an excellent book with built in teaching programs. Worked pretty well for me when I "played around" with it for a few weeks. It sounds remarkably good too. Needless to say it's in our lower level with only occasional use, but we're going to begin with him and my daughter now again after Christmas. might be worth looking into something like this for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Start with shake weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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