If you've ever tried learning an instrument before you will know there are a whole heap of different things to learn and its not just as easy as learning the right actions.
Piano isn't any different, there's so many different things you'll need to learn, whether its the simple way to read music, learn piano notes, picking up the rhythm or feeling of a song or getting the speed and timing right.
There's a considerable number of different ways you can learn to play the piano, so we'll be looking at the different approaches you can take as well as their benefits and drawbacks.
Learning From A Book
Learning from a book is seen by some as the 'traditional way ' of learning how to play any instrument. I've heard of a considerable number of folks who had to sit in front of their piano and read their lessons and learn to play the set pieces repeatedly.
There are advantages and disadvantages to this approach.
The advantages are that when you buy a book, you own it. You don't have to pay weekly installments or continuing costs.
You can use the book at any time, its never unavailable so you are free to just pick it up and start practicing whenever you are ready or it suits your plan. No set times, it may be early in the morning or late at night.
Sounds great right? But there are limitations to the book.
Books contain a specific amount of information. You might come across a difficulty that isn't covered by the book. Or you may want to learn some music that isn't in the book. In this case, you're going to have to go to somewhere or someone else to find out what you want to know.
Also a book does not push you to keep going, can't tell if you what a song should sound like or if you're playing a selected piece in the correct way.
So you've got to take those factors into consideration.
In the next article, we'll be taking a look at the advantages of DVD's and teaching yourself.
Until then, keep at it and don't forget to practice!
Piano isn't any different, there's so many different things you'll need to learn, whether its the simple way to read music, learn piano notes, picking up the rhythm or feeling of a song or getting the speed and timing right.
There's a considerable number of different ways you can learn to play the piano, so we'll be looking at the different approaches you can take as well as their benefits and drawbacks.
Learning From A Book
Learning from a book is seen by some as the 'traditional way ' of learning how to play any instrument. I've heard of a considerable number of folks who had to sit in front of their piano and read their lessons and learn to play the set pieces repeatedly.
There are advantages and disadvantages to this approach.
The advantages are that when you buy a book, you own it. You don't have to pay weekly installments or continuing costs.
You can use the book at any time, its never unavailable so you are free to just pick it up and start practicing whenever you are ready or it suits your plan. No set times, it may be early in the morning or late at night.
Sounds great right? But there are limitations to the book.
Books contain a specific amount of information. You might come across a difficulty that isn't covered by the book. Or you may want to learn some music that isn't in the book. In this case, you're going to have to go to somewhere or someone else to find out what you want to know.
Also a book does not push you to keep going, can't tell if you what a song should sound like or if you're playing a selected piece in the correct way.
So you've got to take those factors into consideration.
In the next article, we'll be taking a look at the advantages of DVD's and teaching yourself.
Until then, keep at it and don't forget to practice!
About the Author:
Doctor. Anthony Fernando is the creator of the well-liked piano software "Piano Is Fun which helps kids and adult beginners learn to read piano notes. Visit his site to learn piano notes quickly and easily.
