Saturday, May 7, 2011

Tips To Help You Learn How To Play Rock Piano

By Andrea D. Vacchiano


It can be tough to master rock piano songs, especially if you are new to playing this instrument. Luckily, there are tons of great resources that can help you learn how to play this instrument and master all of your favorite songs. If you are looking for tips to help you learn to play this instrument, this article may be able to help.

Before you start, you need daily access to a piano. This means that you either need to own one or you need to know someone who will let you use their instrument whenever you need to practice. Fortunately, there are tons of affordable keyboards on the market and some of them even cost less than a pair of jeans.

Keyboards are not for everyone and some people really do not like the way that their keys feel. Luckily, there are ways to find affordable pianos. You can try looking through the local and online classified ads. You can also search through online auction sites. Every now and again, affordable instruments will pop up in local consignment stores and used instrument stores.

Once you have your instrument, you will need to learn how to read music. This is the easiest way to learn to play this instrument, since many songs are transcribed into standard notation. You should also invest in some books that teach you about reading notation, and they should reinforce each lesson with a simple song for you to learn.

You will not be able to sit down at a piano and immediately start playing every rock song that you love. Instead, it will take time for you to build up to this point. Start the learning process by practicing and mastering very simple songs for beginners, some scales, and some warm up exercises. Play slowly and build up your speed as your dexterity and memory improve.

Since different people learn to play instruments in different ways, you should take some time to find the method that works for you. For some people, teaching themselves is the best way. However, other people do very well in group classes or sessions, while others flourish when they meet regularly with a personal tutor.

If you want to learn to play rock piano, be sure to start out with the basics first. Once you have developed a good foundation, you can start learning more complex techniques and songs.




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