The Big Fake and Improvisation
It is nice when you are able to set the music aside and play any music that you like. It may be difficult to find the sheet music for every song you enjoy. There are two ways to overcome this predicament, and they are related in a way. [...]
Sight-Reading Written Music
Sight-reading written music is when you play music as you see it for the first time. When you first get a piece of sheet music or a new songbook, all the music will be unfamiliar to you. You can get overwhelmed if you try to play perfectly from the very first [...]
Music Terminology for Beginners
There is so much music terminology for piano players that even experienced players come across new terms on piano music. Some of the words used are more common, though. A few of these are listed for you.
Accelerando – getting faster as the section of the piece marked goes on.
Adagio – [...]
Finding and Choosing Music to Play
You can learn and enjoy yourself by playing music you make up and write, or make up and improvise on the spot. Sooner or later, you will want to find some sheet music or songbooks for more music. You can get music in music stores or online easily, [...]
Practicing on Your Own
If you are playing the piano as an adult self-learner, you will do best if you work in some practice time most days. You might like to establish a routine of how you will go about your practice. You can do things in a certain order, or you can mix [...]
The Small Spotlight: Playing for Friends and Family
You have learned to play some songs very well. Your friends and family are anxious to hear you play. This is no time to disappoint them. Play your heart out and give them a show to remember. There are a few things to consider [...]
Playing for Public Events
If you practice and play long enough, you might get enough experience to play outside your most intimate social circle. You might be asked to play piano for a church service or as a member of a rock band. You might be given the opportunity to play the piano as [...]
Personal Story: How Playing the Piano Became My Occupation
I never dreamed that I could ever play the piano before a group of strangers and sound like anything truly musical. I just learned to play for my own enjoyment. I wanted a pastime that would keep me busy in the evenings while my kids [...]
Tips for Beginning Piano Players
To get a jump start on learning to play the piano, you can use a few extra tips. Some of them are obvious, but they need to be said anyway. Others, you might not have thought of at all. Keep this list in mind as you start to [...]
Lessons and Piano Teachers
When you are beginning to learn the piano, you might feel that you need all the help that you can get. You might look for lessons online or through the mail. Getting a piano teacher may be a priority for you. These are possibilities you can consider.
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