Learn to Play Piano by Ear
Are you curious if the knowledge you have about playing the piano is correct? Below is the latest information on playing the piano for you to think about.
Think on this information...
Would you like to play the piano without the fuss of dragging your music sheets?
Or hum your music along with a certain tune?
Are you senses visually not what they should be, but you desire to play a piano?
Haven't you learned that if you can hum a certain tune, that you can learn to play it?
Quite a few musicians that are professionals, didn't use instructors or any manuals to begin their careers. They learned by listening to a tone and then playing to the specific beat that the music had. No notes on a paper, or teachers helping.
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 last G white note it starts over with the A note and continues to repeat. The whole sequence is actually repeated a total o 7 times. The same follows with the black notes that are the sharps and flat notes.
3 - The Home is is also the not C. To find this C note look at the white note at the left of the pair of black keys not the threesome. If you still feel baffled the look closely at your piano. The very middle note on the piano is a C note. In fact it is called middle C. This is the beginning note in the C 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 - With enough practice on these chords that are easy, you'll discover that by counting and closely listening, it will be simple to work 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.
Through the advantage of listening, you'll be able to distinguish the difference in sound. You'll be able to spot the slight differences in tune. Not unless you're deaf.
Some Practical Advice
Don't settle your practice just on the middle keys of the piano. There are numerous keys to choose from.
Learn how to play with both hands, utilizing all your fingers. Don't just peck around with one or maybe two fingers.
Practice enough.
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. - 18423
Think on this information...
Would you like to play the piano without the fuss of dragging your music sheets?
Or hum your music along with a certain tune?
Are you senses visually not what they should be, but you desire to play a piano?
Haven't you learned that if you can hum a certain tune, that you can learn to play it?
Quite a few musicians that are professionals, didn't use instructors or any manuals to begin their careers. They learned by listening to a tone and then playing to the specific beat that the music had. No notes on a paper, or teachers helping.
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 last G white note it starts over with the A note and continues to repeat. The whole sequence is actually repeated a total o 7 times. The same follows with the black notes that are the sharps and flat notes.
3 - The Home is is also the not C. To find this C note look at the white note at the left of the pair of black keys not the threesome. If you still feel baffled the look closely at your piano. The very middle note on the piano is a C note. In fact it is called middle C. This is the beginning note in the C 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 - With enough practice on these chords that are easy, you'll discover that by counting and closely listening, it will be simple to work 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.
Through the advantage of listening, you'll be able to distinguish the difference in sound. You'll be able to spot the slight differences in tune. Not unless you're deaf.
Some Practical Advice
Don't settle your practice just on the middle keys of the piano. There are numerous keys to choose from.
Learn how to play with both hands, utilizing all your fingers. Don't just peck around with one or maybe two fingers.
Practice enough.
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. - 18423
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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