Learn to Play Piano by Ear
Is everything you have learned as far as playing piano been correct? Think about the following information, and compare it to what you have learned is the latest as far as playing a piano.
Think on this information...
Do you desire to be able to play your piano without hassling with music books or sheets?
Or maybe you want to be able to hum a good tune?
Have you for years longed to play, except your eyesight is poor and makes it difficult?
Haven't you learned that if you can hum a certain tune, that you can learn to play it?
Many professional musicians, didn't begin their particular careers using instructors or manuals. They actually learned by playing tones that they hear and following the music's rhythm. Not a piece of sheet music or teacher in sight.
1 - Get your things in order. You will of course require a keyboard or piano, whichever you have. You just have to be able to use at least 3 fingers. You will need adequate time for practicing. Make sure the piano is in tune.
2. Remember that the piano is an instrument that is comprised of 88 keys. Along these are 12 straight notes. The first white key is the A - note, next white note is B, C, D, E, F, G.
Following the G white note, then it starts over with an A note, and it repeats the other white notes as listed. This order of notes is repeated for around 7 times until the rest of the white notes have been repeated. The black notes that are the sharps and flats are also repeated.
3. The C note is also known as the Home Key. To trace the C note, it is the white key on the left side of two black keys. If you're still amazed, stare at your piano. You'll notice that at the middle part is the C - note. Thus, that would be the first major chord.
If you are not up to date on your piano facts, how does the affect your playing? Be sure to keep up on all vital piano playing information.
The thumb of your right hand will serve as number 1 because it is put at the C straddled in the middle. From there, count all keys going to the right. Include the black keys.
When you reach the number 5 you have found the second note of the C chord. This is played with your middle finger. Then start at 5 and count until you reach 8, that is the last not of the chord and is played with your pinkie finger.
Now hit these keys together and an impressive sound is accomplished.
4 - Memorize the above sequence to use in your playing...1, and 5, and 8 to count. You can do with any note as a starting point, as long as you count right, be sure to count those sharps and flats.
Use these chords as your roots. This will work perfectly if you decided to start on a sharp. You'll be making a sharp chord by then.
5. If you have time on practicing these easy chords, you'll finally realize that through counting and attentive listening, you'll easily get through.
If you drop the 5 and go to 4 then you will have a minor chord, in place of the major chord.
Then if you are doing the C chord, then just move the finger to the left one key and you will play a C minor chord.
By simply listening, you are able in tell the difference sound wise. You will be capable of spotting slight changes in the tune, as long as you can hear okay.
Some advice:
Don't just stay in the piano's middle section. Travel around to other areas of the piano though for more unique sound.
Learn how to play with both hands, utilizing all your fingers. Don't just peck around with one or maybe two fingers.
Practice, practice, and more practice.
This is up-to-date information that has been covered in this article. Keep your mind open for future developments though that may be found through research. - 23815
Think on this information...
Do you desire to be able to play your piano without hassling with music books or sheets?
Or maybe you want to be able to hum a good tune?
Have you for years longed to play, except your eyesight is poor and makes it difficult?
Haven't you learned that if you can hum a certain tune, that you can learn to play it?
Many professional musicians, didn't begin their particular careers using instructors or manuals. They actually learned by playing tones that they hear and following the music's rhythm. Not a piece of sheet music or teacher in sight.
1 - Get your things in order. You will of course require a keyboard or piano, whichever you have. You just have to be able to use at least 3 fingers. You will need adequate time for practicing. Make sure the piano is in tune.
2. Remember that the piano is an instrument that is comprised of 88 keys. Along these are 12 straight notes. The first white key is the A - note, next white note is B, C, D, E, F, G.
Following the G white note, then it starts over with an A note, and it repeats the other white notes as listed. This order of notes is repeated for around 7 times until the rest of the white notes have been repeated. The black notes that are the sharps and flats are also repeated.
3. The C note is also known as the Home Key. To trace the C note, it is the white key on the left side of two black keys. If you're still amazed, stare at your piano. You'll notice that at the middle part is the C - note. Thus, that would be the first major chord.
If you are not up to date on your piano facts, how does the affect your playing? Be sure to keep up on all vital piano playing information.
The thumb of your right hand will serve as number 1 because it is put at the C straddled in the middle. From there, count all keys going to the right. Include the black keys.
When you reach the number 5 you have found the second note of the C chord. This is played with your middle finger. Then start at 5 and count until you reach 8, that is the last not of the chord and is played with your pinkie finger.
Now hit these keys together and an impressive sound is accomplished.
4 - Memorize the above sequence to use in your playing...1, and 5, and 8 to count. You can do with any note as a starting point, as long as you count right, be sure to count those sharps and flats.
Use these chords as your roots. This will work perfectly if you decided to start on a sharp. You'll be making a sharp chord by then.
5. If you have time on practicing these easy chords, you'll finally realize that through counting and attentive listening, you'll easily get through.
If you drop the 5 and go to 4 then you will have a minor chord, in place of the major chord.
Then if you are doing the C chord, then just move the finger to the left one key and you will play a C minor chord.
By simply listening, you are able in tell the difference sound wise. You will be capable of spotting slight changes in the tune, as long as you can hear okay.
Some advice:
Don't just stay in the piano's middle section. Travel around to other areas of the piano though for more unique sound.
Learn how to play with both hands, utilizing all your fingers. Don't just peck around with one or maybe two fingers.
Practice, practice, and more practice.
This is up-to-date information that has been covered in this article. Keep your mind open for future developments though that may be found through research. - 23815
About the Author:
Michelle Edward is classically trained to Grade 8 in Solo Piano. To learn how to play the piano by ear, check out Michelle's Review of Hear and Play at her website now.
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