Can any of you play the piano

[Sam1647545489]

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.

[evil8]

If you have ever played any other instrument, it is 50% easier.

[Sam1647545489]

If you have ever played any other instrument, it is 50% easier.

 

The piano is easier?

[flat tire]

If you have ever played any other instrument, it is 50% easier.

Air guitar count

[evil8]

It makes it easier if you have a musical background. Starting from scratch will take you much longer.

[Richard Cranium]

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.

[zeitgeist57]

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!

[Benner]

Teaching yourself can be done. My dad tought himself how to play guitar and the keyboard.

[smokin5s]

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.

[AJ]

ashley knows how, her screen name on here is ashley. pm her and ask her questions about it.

[04silvrz]

Moonlight Sonata - By far my favorite piano piece

 

[wnaplay1647545503]

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.

[SRTurbo04]

As if you dont have enough game....

[Radio Flyer1647545514]

Of all the instruments I tried to learn to play the piano was the easiest for me to learn.

[TimTaylor751647545500]

I've played guitar for 20 years and have always wanted to learn piano, just haven't ever gotten around to it.

[unfunnyryan]

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.

[Jizzle Juice]

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.

[dover]

My dad teaches guitar and piano. Sam let me know if you want to take lessons.

[ImUrOBGYN]

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.

[Sam1647545489]

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.

[Sam1647545489]

Dover, does your dad live in ptown still?

[dover]

No he lives up by Tuttle, but he teaches (music) at Columbus Schools.

[87GT]

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.

[TTQ B4U]

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.

[Berto]

Start with shake weights.