Comments for How To Play The Piano http://www.howto-playthepiano.com Information and Resources To Help You Learn The Piano Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:13:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on How do you play piano sheets with two treble clefs and one bass clef? by confuse ppl http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-do-you-play-piano-sheets-with-two-treble-clefs-and-one-bass-clef/#comment-1624 confuse ppl Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:03:26 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-do-you-play-piano-sheets-with-two-treble-clefs-and-one-bass-clef/#comment-1624 i'm confused too,dude. i'm hoping for answer desperately. Besides,both the treble clef seem important to the music. i’m confused too,dude. i’m hoping for answer desperately.
Besides,both the treble clef seem important to the music.

]]> Comment on What song should I play on the piano for the upcoming talent show? by patricia http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/what-song-should-i-play-on-the-piano-for-the-upcoming-talent-show/#comment-1252 patricia Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:30:49 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/what-song-should-i-play-on-the-piano-for-the-upcoming-talent-show/#comment-1252 "Everyday" from highschool musical 2 “Everyday” from highschool musical 2

]]> Comment on How can I play piano without looking at the keyboard? by banananated_cow http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1227 banananated_cow Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:56:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1227 lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of practice.<br><b>References : </b><br> lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of practice.
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]]> Comment on How can I play piano without looking at the keyboard? by NJITB http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1226 NJITB Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:25:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1226 It may sound cliche, but practice.<br><b>References : </b><br> It may sound cliche, but practice.
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]]> Comment on How can I play piano without looking at the keyboard? by i. jones http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1225 i. jones Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:00:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1225 Eventually you know instinctively where the keys are, you hands will just land in the right position. Until that time (and after) the occasional peek is okay. Also, when your hands aren't moving about so much, you have two invaluable aids. 1. consistent fingerings each and every time you play a passage. 2. the landscape of the keys; the lightest brush with your fingertips will indicate where the accidentals are. Obviously number 2 is easier when you're playing in keys that require some accidentals. Though it's also helpful if you're playing in Am or C and don't play at the very ends of the keys.<br><b>References : </b><br> Eventually you know instinctively where the keys are, you hands will just land in the right position. Until that time (and after) the occasional peek is okay. Also, when your hands aren’t moving about so much, you have two invaluable aids.

1. consistent fingerings each and every time you play a passage.
2. the landscape of the keys; the lightest brush with your fingertips will indicate where the accidentals are.

Obviously number 2 is easier when you’re playing in keys that require some accidentals. Though it’s also helpful if you’re playing in Am or C and don’t play at the very ends of the keys.
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]]> Comment on How can I play piano without looking at the keyboard? by iansamadhi http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1224 iansamadhi Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:55:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1224 Funny; Chopin said that someone who looks at his hands "plays like a girl", which is funny for me since Chopin is not noted for masculinity, (unlike George Sand). It comes with practice, as in typing. You know where are, and where you are going, it only seems hard now. In fact it is easier than typing. Obviously you have to find your place again in the score, every time you look down, so if you can keep your glances to a quick minimum, you will be on your way. You can even use your peripheral vision to get a general idea of the B-C and E-F locations. Try playing what you feel, with your eyes closed, that's another way to build the finger/brain-keyboard interface, which is less frustrating to get wrong. Practice. Relax. Practice. It is inevitable that you will get it. Even Chopin had to learn in stages.<br><b>References : </b><br> Funny; Chopin said that someone who looks at his hands "plays like a girl", which is funny for me since Chopin is not noted for masculinity, (unlike George Sand).
It comes with practice, as in typing. You know where are, and where you are going, it only seems hard now. In fact it is easier than typing.
Obviously you have to find your place again in the score, every time you look down, so if you can keep your glances to a quick minimum, you will be on your way. You can even use your peripheral vision to get a general idea of the B-C and E-F locations.
Try playing what you feel, with your eyes closed, that’s another way to build the finger/brain-keyboard interface, which is less frustrating to get wrong.
Practice. Relax. Practice. It is inevitable that you will get it. Even Chopin had to learn in stages.
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]]> Comment on How can I play piano without looking at the keyboard? by B R http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1223 B R Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:19:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1223 It kind of sounds like you're doubting yourself in your piano playing which you definitely shouldn't do to yourself. Unfortunately, it is mostly about memorizing where your keys are on the piano. What you could probably do is while you're playing music, occasionally glance down at your fingers but keep focused on the music score. Try using your peripherals with your eyes so that you can see what you're playing out of the bottom of your eyes while you're still concentrating on looking at the sheet. I found that this helped me with playing. Also, try to notice in the music (4/4 beats may help you) when there are whole notes (4 beats long). This will give you the opportunity to glance down and check to see where your fingers are while you're playing. I hope this helps and good luck.<br><b>References : </b><br> It kind of sounds like you’re doubting yourself in your piano playing which you definitely shouldn’t do to yourself. Unfortunately, it is mostly about memorizing where your keys are on the piano. What you could probably do is while you’re playing music, occasionally glance down at your fingers but keep focused on the music score.

Try using your peripherals with your eyes so that you can see what you’re playing out of the bottom of your eyes while you’re still concentrating on looking at the sheet. I found that this helped me with playing.

Also, try to notice in the music (4/4 beats may help you) when there are whole notes (4 beats long). This will give you the opportunity to glance down and check to see where your fingers are while you’re playing. I hope this helps and good luck.
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]]> Comment on How can I play piano without looking at the keyboard? by Schumiszt http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1222 Schumiszt Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:01:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1222 Looking sometimes is very okay... It seems you are a beginning pianist, so just keep your hands in the same spot, because that's all you'll need to do. As you get better, the keyboard becomes ingrained in your skull, and you become more familiar with it than the back of your hand, because its a lot less complicated than the back of your hand... It's really not that complicated. You have C. And then two black keys, and then three black keys and white keys to fit in between... Then it starts all over again... Study this... http://www.church-musician-jobs.com/images/PianoKeyboard_sm.jpg So pay attention to bundles of black keys, 2 then 3 and it keeps repeating. C is at the bottom of the Group of 2. Use C as your "focal" point, at least at the beginning... Good luck! You'll get it someday!!! Cheerio<br><b>References : </b><br> Looking sometimes is very okay… It seems you are a beginning pianist, so just keep your hands in the same spot, because that’s all you’ll need to do. As you get better, the keyboard becomes ingrained in your skull, and you become more familiar with it than the back of your hand, because its a lot less complicated than the back of your hand…

It’s really not that complicated. You have C. And then two black keys, and then three black keys and white keys to fit in between… Then it starts all over again…

Study this…
http://www.church-musician-jobs.com/images/PianoKeyboard_sm.jpg

So pay attention to bundles of black keys, 2 then 3 and it keeps repeating. C is at the bottom of the Group of 2. Use C as your "focal" point, at least at the beginning…

Good luck! You’ll get it someday!!!

Cheerio
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]]> Comment on Learning to play the piano online? by Pianoman http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/learning-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1231 Pianoman Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:57:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/learning-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1231 Hey Patricia - there's a free introductory course available with RocketPiano at the moment. Teacher would be good though... :oP<br><b>References : </b><br>http://RocketPiano.LearnToPlay.info Hey Patricia - there’s a free introductory course available with RocketPiano at the moment.

Teacher would be good though… :oP
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]]> Comment on How can I play piano without looking at the keyboard? by - Storm - http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1221 - Storm - Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:51:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1221 Practice, practice, practice<br><b>References : </b><br> Practice, practice, practice
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]]> Comment on How can I play piano without looking at the keyboard? by Sam W http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1220 Sam W Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:36:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-without-looking-at-the-keyboard/#comment-1220 Keep on practicing. Eventually, it'll become like typing, you know where the keys are and how to hit them, even when you aren't looking,<br><b>References : </b><br> Keep on practicing. Eventually, it’ll become like typing, you know where the keys are and how to hit them, even when you aren’t looking,
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]]> Comment on can you give me any good piano software? by thomas http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/can-you-give-me-any-good-piano-software/#comment-1229 thomas Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:22:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/can-you-give-me-any-good-piano-software/#comment-1229 Pianoteq, Pianissamo, Native instruments virtual keys(I think thats what it is called), Merry christmas!<br><b>References : </b><br> Pianoteq, Pianissamo, Native instruments virtual keys(I think thats what it is called), Merry christmas!
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]]> Comment on How do I learn to play the keyboard without taking lessons? by KT http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/how-do-i-learn-to-play-the-keyboard-without-taking-lessons/#comment-1228 KT Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:17:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/how-do-i-learn-to-play-the-keyboard-without-taking-lessons/#comment-1228 Your local music store will have more than enough books for learning. Make sure the book is "for beginners". I would recommend a book from the "Alfred" company. Once you've finished that book you could look for a book for people of "intermediate" skill level.<br><b>References : </b><br> Your local music store will have more than enough books for learning. Make sure the book is "for beginners". I would recommend a book from the "Alfred" company. Once you’ve finished that book you could look for a book for people of "intermediate" skill level.
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]]> Comment on Learning to play the piano online? by **Sakura the evil ninja** http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/learning-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1230 **Sakura the evil ninja** Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:16:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/learning-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1230 am i the only one answer? Oh. Well- check out the site! :) SAKURA THE EVIL NINJA<br><b>References : </b><br>http://us.yhs.search.yahoo.com/avg/search?fr=yhs-avg&type=yahoo_avg_hs2-tb-web_us&p=how+to+play+the+piano+online am i the only one answer?
Oh. Well- check out the site! :)

SAKURA THE EVIL NINJA
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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by Mariagorety P http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1213 Mariagorety P Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:13:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1213 http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm :)<br><b>References : </b><br> http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm :)
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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by graham g http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1212 graham g Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:43:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1212 try this http://www.softplatz.com/software/free-midi-piano/ you can use your computer keyboard as a piano<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.softplatz.com/software/free-midi-piano/ try this http://www.softplatz.com/software/free-midi-piano/ you can use your computer keyboard as a piano
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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by Sub http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1211 Sub Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:25:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1211 well if you have a mac you can have grageband. when you open it push apple K and you wil open teh key board, anotehr wy if the widget that is a piano that you can play, For the PC im not too sure, an option could always be a real cheep piano that is real small that you can buy at a random store even tho thoes arnt that good. Finally what is also a good idea is one of thoes piano mats, i think they cost around 35 euro, not much more dollars and you call roll them out and play on them. They work real nice, just need to get used to them. Hope i helped you. (the mat is fun takes up very little space since its only 10x100 cm big. and you can roll it up.)<br><b>References : </b><br> well if you have a mac you can have grageband. when you open it push apple K and you wil open teh key board, anotehr wy if the widget that is a piano that you can play, For the PC im not too sure, an option could always be a real cheep piano that is real small that you can buy at a random store even tho thoes arnt that good.

Finally what is also a good idea is one of thoes piano mats, i think they cost around 35 euro, not much more dollars and you call roll them out and play on them. They work real nice, just need to get used to them. Hope i helped you. (the mat is fun takes up very little space since its only 10×100 cm big. and you can roll it up.)
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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by *toasterstrudels* http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1210 *toasterstrudels* Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:05:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1210 http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm<br><b>References : </b><br> http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm
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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by Administrator (koolcid) http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1209 Administrator (koolcid) Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:56:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1209 nah srz man ive already tried- all of it...no luck...either you have to pay or . .. plus i mean howd you play it - with a keyboard? now thats complicated... goo d luck tho on your search...<br><b>References : </b><br> nah srz man ive already tried- all of it…no luck…either you have to pay or . .. plus i mean howd you play it - with a keyboard? now thats complicated…
goo d luck tho on your search…
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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by Al Smith http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1208 Al Smith Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:29:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1208 http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm <br><b>References : </b><br> http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm

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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by RN Pilot http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1207 RN Pilot Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:50:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1207 google it and see, probably your best option, sorry i cant help more<br><b>References : </b><br> google it and see, probably your best option, sorry i cant help more
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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by hiveimperious http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1206 hiveimperious Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:30:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1206 http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm<br><b>References : </b><br> http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm
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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by william b http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1205 william b Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:55:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1205 dont think so... and if there is it must suck and you have to pay<br><b>References : </b><br> dont think so…
and if there is it must suck and you have to pay
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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by The cool guy http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1204 The cool guy Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:15:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1204 Get a job, you bum.<br><b>References : </b><br> Get a job, you bum.
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]]> Comment on How can I play piano with both of my hands? by LilLindz http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-with-both-of-my-hands/#comment-1198 LilLindz Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:38:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-with-both-of-my-hands/#comment-1198 I had the same problem when I was learning. My tutor told me to practice scales in my left hand, particularly contrary motion scales where your hands are moving in opposite directions so for instance if you were playing a contrary motion scale on C major you'd start with both thumbs on middle C, your right hand would move up the keys (D, E, F, G etc.) and your left hand would move down (B, A, G, F etc.). Once you reached two octaves you 'turn' so to speak and repeat in reverse so by the end your thumbs should both be back on middle C. It really helps to build up strength in both hands and its good for practicing keeping both hands in sync. Once you've mastered the scale on C make it a little harder and move onto D major which includes the two sharps, F and C. If this is too hard to start off with then just practice normal scales on your left hand. If your not too confident on key signatures it might be an idea to buy yourself a book of scales to practice with. Practice everyday and you'll soon see a difference in that left hand. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> I had the same problem when I was learning. My tutor told me to practice scales in my left hand, particularly contrary motion scales where your hands are moving in opposite directions so for instance if you were playing a contrary motion scale on C major you’d start with both thumbs on middle C, your right hand would move up the keys (D, E, F, G etc.) and your left hand would move down (B, A, G, F etc.). Once you reached two octaves you ‘turn’ so to speak and repeat in reverse so by the end your thumbs should both be back on middle C. It really helps to build up strength in both hands and its good for practicing keeping both hands in sync. Once you’ve mastered the scale on C make it a little harder and move onto D major which includes the two sharps, F and C.
If this is too hard to start off with then just practice normal scales on your left hand. If your not too confident on key signatures it might be an idea to buy yourself a book of scales to practice with.
Practice everyday and you’ll soon see a difference in that left hand.
Good luck!
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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by Kyle H http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1203 Kyle H Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:35:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1203 f<br><b>References : </b><br> f
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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by Amanda N http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1202 Amanda N Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:15:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1202 huh <br><b>References : </b><br> huh

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]]> Comment on Is there a free online piano I can play? by Stanley Y http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1201 Stanley Y Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:59:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/is-there-a-free-online-piano-i-can-play/#comment-1201 yeah, just search for it on google<br><b>References : </b><br> yeah, just search for it on google
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]]> Comment on How can I play piano with both of my hands? by Azathoth http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-with-both-of-my-hands/#comment-1197 Azathoth Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:54:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-play-piano-with-both-of-my-hands/#comment-1197 Anyone can learn to do that- you just need to practice. It's frustrating at first, but that just means you're learning. Find a book of simple beginners' pieces. (Unfortunately, it will probably be aimed at 6-year olds and have an embarrassing cover- put duct tape on the front or something if that bugs you.) You want the pieces to be easy to read, so that you can focus on your hands. Work through the pieces slowly and consciously, as slowly as you need to. It might feel lame or something to be working that slow- but that is how everyone has to start a piece. There is not a single musician in the world who sounded the same on his first day of practice, as he does in performance. Learn each hand separately so you can understand what it sounds like. 'Counterpoint' comes from Latin 'puncta contra puncta', 'point against point' or note against note. It basically means having two independent melodies that sound nice together. When you understand how the melodies sound on their own, it will be easier for you to play them together. Then, once you have an idea of what each melody should sound like (which probably won't take very long) play slowly, hands together, getting used to the different feeling. Playing hands separate and playing hands together are very distinct from each other, so don't get intimidated if it's really rough at first. If you start to become tense or frustrated, stop and do something else. If you start to get tired, if your mind starts to wander, stop. The only valuable practice is conscious practice, when you are alert enough to engage yourself in your music. You're better off practicing for an alert, active 30 minutes a day than a sort of mechanical, hazy 4 hours. Your endurance, like your skill, will come with time. Make a recording of your practicing every week- you'll like seeing how much you've improved and it can motivate you when you hit a rough spot. You'll see how far you've come, and you'll appreciate your victories. Hope this helped.<br><b>References : </b><br> Anyone can learn to do that- you just need to practice. It’s frustrating at first, but that just means you’re learning.

Find a book of simple beginners’ pieces. (Unfortunately, it will probably be aimed at 6-year olds and have an embarrassing cover- put duct tape on the front or something if that bugs you.) You want the pieces to be easy to read, so that you can focus on your hands. Work through the pieces slowly and consciously, as slowly as you need to. It might feel lame or something to be working that slow- but that is how everyone has to start a piece. There is not a single musician in the world who sounded the same on his first day of practice, as he does in performance.

Learn each hand separately so you can understand what it sounds like. ‘Counterpoint’ comes from Latin ‘puncta contra puncta’, ‘point against point’ or note against note. It basically means having two independent melodies that sound nice together. When you understand how the melodies sound on their own, it will be easier for you to play them together.

Then, once you have an idea of what each melody should sound like (which probably won’t take very long) play slowly, hands together, getting used to the different feeling. Playing hands separate and playing hands together are very distinct from each other, so don’t get intimidated if it’s really rough at first.

If you start to become tense or frustrated, stop and do something else. If you start to get tired, if your mind starts to wander, stop.

The only valuable practice is conscious practice, when you are alert enough to engage yourself in your music. You’re better off practicing for an alert, active 30 minutes a day than a sort of mechanical, hazy 4 hours. Your endurance, like your skill, will come with time.

Make a recording of your practicing every week- you’ll like seeing how much you’ve improved and it can motivate you when you hit a rough spot. You’ll see how far you’ve come, and you’ll appreciate your victories.

Hope this helped.
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]]> Comment on Is there a web site where I can get some typing lessons/keyboard? by NATURE LOVING http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/is-there-a-web-site-where-i-can-get-some-typing-lessonskeyboard/#comment-1199 NATURE LOVING Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:53:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/is-there-a-web-site-where-i-can-get-some-typing-lessonskeyboard/#comment-1199 hello! there are many games in the market . like typing master , typing tutor etc in which u have write the words on yhe screen it is the test type game of 3-50 minute thanks..<br><b>References : </b><br> hello!

there are many games in the market . like typing master ,
typing tutor etc in which u have write the words on yhe screen it is the test type game of 3-50 minute

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]]> Comment on Software to convert mp3 files to sheet music for piano on mac? by Liu http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/software-to-convert-mp3-files-to-sheet-music-for-piano-on-mac/#comment-1200 Liu Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:30:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/software-to-convert-mp3-files-to-sheet-music-for-piano-on-mac/#comment-1200 Hi, I recommend you a good audio converter which can convert between all popular audio formats, including MP3, WAV, MID, MIDI, WMA, M4A, MP2, AAC, AC3,such as converting MP3 to WAV, AAC to AC3, WMA to MP3, etc. You can learn more details from here: http://www.imoviesoft.com/products/audio-converter.html<br><b>References : </b><br> Hi, I recommend you a good audio converter which can convert between all popular audio formats, including MP3, WAV, MID, MIDI, WMA, M4A, MP2, AAC, AC3,such as converting MP3 to WAV, AAC to AC3, WMA to MP3, etc.
You can learn more details from here: http://www.imoviesoft.com/products/audio-converter.html
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]]> Comment on What’s the difference between a Piano and a Keyboard? Which do you recommend getting lessons on? by Top Info on How to Play the Piano from Mar. | How To Play The Piano http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/whats-the-difference-between-a-piano-and-a-keyboard-which-do-you-recommend-getting-lessons-on/#comment-1188 Top Info on How to Play the Piano from Mar. | How To Play The Piano Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:03:32 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/whats-the-difference-between-a-piano-and-a-keyboard-which-do-you-recommend-getting-lessons-on/#comment-1188 [...] What’s the difference between a Piano and a Keyboard? Which do you recommend getting lessons o... Posted on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 in Keyboard Lessons - Comments: (3) Aren’t they the same thing? They both sound like pianos.Keyboard is an electronic equipment that plays recorded sounds.Piano is a musical instrument that creates sounds through percussion and strings. [...] [...] What’s the difference between a Piano and a Keyboard? Which do you recommend getting lessons o… Posted on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 in Keyboard Lessons - Comments: (3) Aren’t they the same thing? They both sound like pianos.Keyboard is an electronic equipment that plays recorded sounds.Piano is a musical instrument that creates sounds through percussion and strings. [...]

]]> Comment on Where can I find a manuel to teach me how to play the piano online? by Donna K http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1184 Donna K Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:40:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1184 If you have time, check out your local community college. For $20.00 per semester, I can get 17 group piano lessons 3 hours each week. Not a bad deal. Here are a few great online resources for you to use in the meantime: www.learnpianoonline.com www.practicespot.com www.pianoladynancy.com www.ossman.com www.pianonanny.com Always helps to have a teacher, but these are great resources until then. Best of luck! Donna<br><b>References : </b><br> If you have time, check out your local community college. For $20.00 per semester, I can get 17 group piano lessons 3 hours each week. Not a bad deal. Here are a few great online resources for you to use in the meantime:
http://www.learnpianoonline.com
http://www.practicespot.com
http://www.pianoladynancy.com
http://www.ossman.com
http://www.pianonanny.com
Always helps to have a teacher, but these are great resources until then.
Best of luck!
Donna
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]]> Comment on Where can I find a manuel to teach me how to play the piano online? by vintagepink- http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1183 vintagepink- Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:17:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1183 www.gopiano.com<br><b>References : </b><br> http://www.gopiano.com
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]]> Comment on Where can I find a manuel to teach me how to play the piano online? by Err http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1182 Err Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:43:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1182 I recommend a teacher instead of a manual. I think it makes a lot of difference. It may be easy to lose motivation when learning from a piano and it's probably is not as fun. Sometimes it's also much easier to learn from seeing than figuring out. Maybe a combination of manual and piano would work. You can look at places like Amazon.com for books and there are often reviews so you can see whether it's a good book or not. If you are looking for a book on sight-reading then maybe the Super SIght-reading Secrets by Howard Richman. It's a thin and affordable book. I think it's working well with me but it's not exacly the most fun exercises.<br><b>References : </b><br> I recommend a teacher instead of a manual. I think it makes a lot of difference. It may be easy to lose motivation when learning from a piano and it’s probably is not as fun. Sometimes it’s also much easier to learn from seeing than figuring out.

Maybe a combination of manual and piano would work. You can look at places like Amazon.com for books and there are often reviews so you can see whether it’s a good book or not.

If you are looking for a book on sight-reading then maybe the Super SIght-reading Secrets by Howard Richman. It’s a thin and affordable book. I think it’s working well with me but it’s not exacly the most fun exercises.
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]]> Comment on I want to start the keyboard(piano).My friends who have had lessons are going to teach me? by Zemirah Z http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/i-want-to-start-the-keyboardpianomy-friends-who-have-had-lessons-are-going-to-teach-me/#comment-1177 Zemirah Z Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:24:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/i-want-to-start-the-keyboardpianomy-friends-who-have-had-lessons-are-going-to-teach-me/#comment-1177 http://getinanswers.sogutonualabalik.com A very informative website, kindly stay in website and check<br><b>References : </b><br> http://getinanswers.sogutonualabalik.com
A very informative website, kindly stay in website and check
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]]> Comment on Where can I find a manuel to teach me how to play the piano online? by Mike J http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1181 Mike J Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:17:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1181 I'll help you. What? She said what? No kidding? Forget it, then. Sorry, I heard you wrong. I thought you said you wanted to find a man.<br><b>References : </b><br> I’ll help you.
What? She said what?
No kidding? Forget it, then.
Sorry, I heard you wrong.
I thought you said you wanted to find a man.
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]]> Comment on How do you play piano sheets with two treble clefs and one bass clef? by supertop http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-do-you-play-piano-sheets-with-two-treble-clefs-and-one-bass-clef/#comment-1175 supertop Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:04:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-do-you-play-piano-sheets-with-two-treble-clefs-and-one-bass-clef/#comment-1175 I think the top treble clef is for the vocals or possibly for another instrument; the pianist plays the bottom treble clef with the bass clef<br><b>References : </b><br> I think the top treble clef is for the vocals or possibly for another instrument; the pianist plays the bottom treble clef with the bass clef
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]]> Comment on i have a question about TS audio to MIDI piano software? by justin f http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/i-have-a-question-about-ts-audio-to-midi-piano-software/#comment-1178 justin f Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:59:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/i-have-a-question-about-ts-audio-to-midi-piano-software/#comment-1178 idk<br><b>References : </b><br>jh idk
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]]> Comment on Where can I find a manuel to teach me how to play the piano online? by math you http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1180 math you Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:56:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1180 Last time I was there, 8Notes.com had some RIF lessons, and other neat stuff for beginners. You may want to try them out. But I haven't been there for a few months, at least, so I don't know what they've been up to. -matt<br><b>References : </b><br> Last time I was there, 8Notes.com had some RIF lessons, and other neat stuff for beginners. You may want to try them out. But I haven’t been there for a few months, at least, so I don’t know what they’ve been up to.
-matt
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]]> Comment on I want to start the keyboard(piano).My friends who have had lessons are going to teach me? by Kelvin http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/i-want-to-start-the-keyboardpianomy-friends-who-have-had-lessons-are-going-to-teach-me/#comment-1176 Kelvin Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:49:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/i-want-to-start-the-keyboardpianomy-friends-who-have-had-lessons-are-going-to-teach-me/#comment-1176 Look on the internet. And after Your friends are done giving you tips. Go get some real lessons or practice as hard as you can.<br><b>References : </b><br> Look on the internet. And after Your friends are done giving you tips. Go get some real lessons or practice as hard as you can.
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]]> Comment on Where can I find a manuel to teach me how to play the piano online? by JT http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1179 JT Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:40:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-find-a-manuel-to-teach-me-how-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1179 YouTube and Google Videos has alot of good things like that. I would try using them first, then use Google or Yahoo! Good Luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> YouTube and Google Videos has alot of good things like that.
I would try using them first, then use Google or Yahoo!

Good Luck!
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]]> Comment on Hardest rock song to play on piano? by Minjure http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/hardest-rock-song-to-play-on-piano/#comment-1160 Minjure Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:27:19 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/hardest-rock-song-to-play-on-piano/#comment-1160 not so tough try rainbow's can't let you go intro not so tough try rainbow’s can’t let you go intro

]]> Comment on How can i be able to play songs by ear on the piano? by LearnPlay Piano Is it possible to learn how to play the piano online? http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-be-able-to-play-songs-by-ear-on-the-piano/#comment-1151 LearnPlay Piano Is it possible to learn how to play the piano online? Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:33:07 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-be-able-to-play-songs-by-ear-on-the-piano/#comment-1151 [...] How can i be able to play songs by ear on the piano? | How To Play The Piano [...] [...] How can i be able to play songs by ear on the piano? | How To Play The Piano [...]

]]> Comment on What’s the difference between a Piano and a Keyboard? Which do you recommend getting lessons on? by Lucky http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/whats-the-difference-between-a-piano-and-a-keyboard-which-do-you-recommend-getting-lessons-on/#comment-1146 Lucky Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:04:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/whats-the-difference-between-a-piano-and-a-keyboard-which-do-you-recommend-getting-lessons-on/#comment-1146 Keyboard is an electronic equipment that plays recorded sounds. Piano is a musical instrument that creates sounds through percussion and strings. Read the full article for better understanding: http://www.differencebetween.net/object/difference-between-keyboard-and-piano/<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.differencebetween.net/object/difference-between-keyboard-and-piano/ Keyboard is an electronic equipment that plays recorded sounds.
Piano is a musical instrument that creates sounds through percussion and strings.

Read the full article for better understanding:
http://www.differencebetween.net/object/difference-between-keyboard-and-piano/
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]]> Comment on play the piano online? by rhapword http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/play-the-piano-online/#comment-1148 rhapword Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:52:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/play-the-piano-online/#comment-1148 The following site has free lessons: http://www.gopiano.com/ The following site has a virtual piano that you can play using your mouse (obviously, you can't play quickly but you'll get to know the notes): http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm (You'll need Java installed on your computer for the virtual piano). All the best.<br><b>References : </b><br> The following site has free lessons:
http://www.gopiano.com/

The following site has a virtual piano that you can play using your mouse (obviously, you can’t play quickly but you’ll get to know the notes):
http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm

(You’ll need Java installed on your computer for the virtual piano).

All the best.
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]]> Comment on What’s the difference between a Piano and a Keyboard? Which do you recommend getting lessons on? by Roz http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/whats-the-difference-between-a-piano-and-a-keyboard-which-do-you-recommend-getting-lessons-on/#comment-1145 Roz Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:45:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/whats-the-difference-between-a-piano-and-a-keyboard-which-do-you-recommend-getting-lessons-on/#comment-1145 A Piano will have better sound quality and a complete keyboard range. I would recommend that if you plan or playing on a Piano, that you get lesson on a piano. Hope that helps.<br><b>References : </b><br> A Piano will have better sound quality and a complete keyboard range. I would recommend that if you plan or playing on a Piano, that you get lesson on a piano. Hope that helps.
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]]> Comment on How can i be able to play songs by ear on the piano? by (:<3 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-be-able-to-play-songs-by-ear-on-the-piano/#comment-1143 (:<3 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:32:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-be-able-to-play-songs-by-ear-on-the-piano/#comment-1143 You need to learn how to be able to listen to any pitch, and be able to recognize it as a certain note, such as B flat or something, and once you can do that, and once you know the chords on the piano, you will be able to play the chords that you hear. I'd practice listening to each note over an over again, until you are able to recognize it. (: Hope this helps!<br><b>References : </b><br>i live music. You need to learn how to be able to listen to any pitch, and be able to recognize it as a certain note, such as B flat or something, and once you can do that, and once you know the chords on the piano, you will be able to play the chords that you hear.

I’d practice listening to each note over an over again, until you are able to recognize it. (: Hope this helps!
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]]> Comment on is there software to play piano music and it automatically turns it into sheet music? by Natejoe http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-software-to-play-piano-music-and-it-automatically-turns-it-into-sheet-music/#comment-1147 Natejoe Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:13:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-software-to-play-piano-music-and-it-automatically-turns-it-into-sheet-music/#comment-1147 You can use a midi based program like Finale or MidiNotate. You can download midi's almost anywhere and both programs give you sheet music from the midi. http://www.notation.com/ http://www.finalemusic.com/<br><b>References : </b><br>Have both Programs You can use a midi based program like Finale or MidiNotate. You can download midi’s almost anywhere and both programs give you sheet music from the midi.

http://www.notation.com/

http://www.finalemusic.com/
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]]> Comment on What’s the difference between a Piano and a Keyboard? Which do you recommend getting lessons on? by Jamal http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/whats-the-difference-between-a-piano-and-a-keyboard-which-do-you-recommend-getting-lessons-on/#comment-1144 Jamal Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:10:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/whats-the-difference-between-a-piano-and-a-keyboard-which-do-you-recommend-getting-lessons-on/#comment-1144 I recommend a keyboard. there cheaper, more options and easy to lugg around. plus u can get some kick ass sound effects. also ur Gay.<br><b>References : </b><br> I recommend a keyboard. there cheaper, more options and easy to lugg around. plus u can get some kick ass sound effects. also ur Gay.
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]]> Comment on Where can I learn to play the piano online? by miette http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-learn-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1126 miette Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:59:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-learn-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1126 There are piano lessons everywhere online, but one of the most helpful for beginners is Piano.about.com. Their lessons are really thorough, and come with images that show you exactly how everything works, and how to play it. The guy before me said something about videos. That's another really good option ... it all depends on your best learning styles. How long it will take you to play depends on how fast you learn, how often/long you practice, and the type of music you want to play. Everyday or every other day is a great start, and if you concentrate on moving forward in your playing and constantly challenge yourself with tougher scales and techniques, this will speed up the process. Anyway, here are some of their lessons: http://piano.about.com/od/lessons/u/Learn_to_Play_UserPath.htm<br><b>References : </b><br> There are piano lessons everywhere online, but one of the most helpful for beginners is Piano.about.com. Their lessons are really thorough, and come with images that show you exactly how everything works, and how to play it.

The guy before me said something about videos. That’s another really good option … it all depends on your best learning styles.

How long it will take you to play depends on how fast you learn, how often/long you practice, and the type of music you want to play. Everyday or every other day is a great start, and if you concentrate on moving forward in your playing and constantly challenge yourself with tougher scales and techniques, this will speed up the process.

Anyway, here are some of their lessons: http://piano.about.com/od/lessons/u/Learn_to_Play_UserPath.htm
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]]> Comment on Any piano learning software for pc that teaches with a midi keyboard? by Bobbie http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/any-piano-learning-software-for-pc-that-teaches-with-a-midi-keyboard/#comment-1124 Bobbie Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:51:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/any-piano-learning-software-for-pc-that-teaches-with-a-midi-keyboard/#comment-1124 Use KB Piano software. It will turn your computer into a piano and more, with it you can easily create song with multiple instruments (guitar, bass, drums, and vocals from your microphone). Go for it.<br><b>References : </b><br> Use KB Piano software. It will turn your computer into a piano and more, with it you can easily create song with multiple instruments (guitar, bass, drums, and vocals from your microphone). Go for it.
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]]> Comment on Any piano learning software for pc that teaches with a midi keyboard? by Blazz http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/any-piano-learning-software-for-pc-that-teaches-with-a-midi-keyboard/#comment-1123 Blazz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:35:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/any-piano-learning-software-for-pc-that-teaches-with-a-midi-keyboard/#comment-1123 Yes, you could try Virtual Piano http://www.brothersoft.com/virtual-piano-65133.html?utm_source=answer&utm_medium=sweet&utm_campaign=0 This application can be use as a virtual piano for all you MIDI devices Freeware in addition Besides, Rintox Virtual Piano may also work<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes, you could try Virtual Piano http://www.brothersoft.com/virtual-piano-65133.html?utm_source=answer&utm_medium=sweet&utm_campaign=0
This application can be use as a virtual piano for all you MIDI devices
Freeware in addition
Besides, Rintox Virtual Piano may also work
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]]> Comment on Does anyone know how much electric keyboard lessons cost? by jwenting http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/does-anyone-know-how-much-electric-keyboard-lessons-cost/#comment-1121 jwenting Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:30:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/does-anyone-know-how-much-electric-keyboard-lessons-cost/#comment-1121 Depends on the teacher, what is being taught, where you are, etc. etc. Call some teachers, try some trial lessons. Remember that the price isn't the best way to select a teacher. Personality and professionalism are far more important.<br><b>References : </b><br> Depends on the teacher, what is being taught, where you are, etc. etc.

Call some teachers, try some trial lessons.
Remember that the price isn’t the best way to select a teacher.
Personality and professionalism are far more important.
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]]> Comment on Where can I learn to play the piano online? by Junie http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-learn-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1125 Junie Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:28:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/where-can-i-learn-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-1125 On YouTube there are a few channels that can help you. I found that "Iwillbot" had good tutorials, and he made his own sheet music you can download free!<br><b>References : </b><br> On YouTube there are a few channels that can help you. I found that "Iwillbot" had good tutorials, and he made his own sheet music you can download free!
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]]> Comment on How can I learn to play the piano by ear? by Kab http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-learn-to-play-the-piano-by-ear/#comment-1119 Kab Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:20:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-learn-to-play-the-piano-by-ear/#comment-1119 You have to start simple. melody only to kid songs and then easy popular melodies Learn how to play the I IV & V7 chords in the key of the piece. Learn which chord fits to each note in the melody line. Go from there.<br><b>References : </b><br> You have to start simple.
melody only to kid songs and then easy popular melodies
Learn how to play the I IV & V7 chords in the key of the piece. Learn which chord fits to each note in the melody line. Go from there.
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]]> Comment on Any piano learning software for pc that teaches with a midi keyboard? by Shane Henley http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/any-piano-learning-software-for-pc-that-teaches-with-a-midi-keyboard/#comment-1122 Shane Henley Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:14:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/any-piano-learning-software-for-pc-that-teaches-with-a-midi-keyboard/#comment-1122 synthesia.<br><b>References : </b><br> synthesia.
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]]> Comment on How can I learn to play the piano by ear? by Donna C http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-learn-to-play-the-piano-by-ear/#comment-1118 Donna C Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:05:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-can-i-learn-to-play-the-piano-by-ear/#comment-1118 If you can listen to a music note and KNOW which piano key it is with very little or no guessing, then you should be able to learn to play by ear. If you can not "hear" which key it is without seeing it written, then you need to practice. Get ahold of some piano recordings of different tempo pieces. Start with the slower ones first. Listen to the notes, identify them and then try to play them. If you still have a piano teacher, ask him or her to make some recordings for you; or, if you have two pianos in the lesson room, ask him/her to play a note and have you identify and play it back. Once you have accomplished this then move on to series of notes. I learned sightreading in choir. The technique above is how I was taught by my teacher to sing by ear. I can sing along with most songs before the song has finished the first time through and can definitely sing along with it the second time through if the words are written. Takes a few times to memorize it if the words are not written down. Have fun!<br><b>References : </b><br> If you can listen to a music note and KNOW which piano key it is with very little or no guessing, then you should be able to learn to play by ear. If you can not "hear" which key it is without seeing it written, then you need to practice. Get ahold of some piano recordings of different tempo pieces. Start with the slower ones first. Listen to the notes, identify them and then try to play them. If you still have a piano teacher, ask him or her to make some recordings for you; or, if you have two pianos in the lesson room, ask him/her to play a note and have you identify and play it back. Once you have accomplished this then move on to series of notes.

I learned sightreading in choir. The technique above is how I was taught by my teacher to sing by ear. I can sing along with most songs before the song has finished the first time through and can definitely sing along with it the second time through if the words are written. Takes a few times to memorize it if the words are not written down.

Have fun!
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]]> Comment on Does anyone know how much electric keyboard lessons cost? by megadoodle123 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/does-anyone-know-how-much-electric-keyboard-lessons-cost/#comment-1120 megadoodle123 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:03:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/does-anyone-know-how-much-electric-keyboard-lessons-cost/#comment-1120 My mother is a music teacher and she charges around $18-20 per 30 minute private lesson. Most of her students come once a week.<br><b>References : </b><br> My mother is a music teacher and she charges around $18-20 per 30 minute private lesson. Most of her students come once a week.
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]]> Comment on What is a good scale to play for piano improvising? by Butie Beetle http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/what-is-a-good-scale-to-play-for-piano-improvising/#comment-1087 Butie Beetle Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:59:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/what-is-a-good-scale-to-play-for-piano-improvising/#comment-1087 The most common scale is G minor/major but this is mostly for Jazz For rock try major scales like D sharp Major<br><b>References : </b><br> The most common scale is G minor/major but this is mostly for Jazz

For rock try major scales like D sharp Major
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]]> Comment on What is a good scale to play for piano improvising? by dew 1 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/what-is-a-good-scale-to-play-for-piano-improvising/#comment-1086 dew 1 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:23:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/what-is-a-good-scale-to-play-for-piano-improvising/#comment-1086 You could listen to Erroll Garner on you tube .Fantastic Jazz/Blues improviser on the piano .You could get some ideas from him<br><b>References : </b><br> You could listen to Erroll Garner on you tube .Fantastic Jazz/Blues improviser on the piano .You could get some ideas from him
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]]> Comment on What is a good scale to play for piano improvising? by Marin J http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/what-is-a-good-scale-to-play-for-piano-improvising/#comment-1085 Marin J Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:57:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/what-is-a-good-scale-to-play-for-piano-improvising/#comment-1085 Hmmmm....pretty much any scale would be good. I would try any minor scale, they would sound great!!<br><b>References : </b><br> Hmmmm….pretty much any scale would be good.
I would try any minor scale, they would sound great!!
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]]> Comment on How long does it take to get good at piano with the best piano learning software? by Malcolm D http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-good-at-piano-with-the-best-piano-learning-software/#comment-1078 Malcolm D Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:34:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-good-at-piano-with-the-best-piano-learning-software/#comment-1078 It all depends on what you consider "good at piano." You asked the question in the classical music category... so I assume you aspire to play classical music. Even if you are a very talented individual, learning to play the piano takes years not months. Whatever piano learning software you use, your progress is likely to be slower than if you have a good teacher. So... 6 months... not likely.<br><b>References : </b><br> It all depends on what you consider "good at piano." You asked the question in the classical music category… so I assume you aspire to play classical music. Even if you are a very talented individual, learning to play the piano takes years not months. Whatever piano learning software you use, your progress is likely to be slower than if you have a good teacher.
So… 6 months… not likely.
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]]> Comment on How do you get your hands in tune together to play piano? by Lady Janella http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-do-you-get-your-hands-in-tune-together-to-play-piano/#comment-1075 Lady Janella Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:22:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-do-you-get-your-hands-in-tune-together-to-play-piano/#comment-1075 if you're right handed, really train that left hand. The same goes if you're left handed. Really though, the only key to getting better is practice. The only way to train your hands to play the different parts is practice. You should play SLOWLY on the song you are trying to learn with only one hand. Once you play that part perfectly for like 10 times consecutively, you are ready to move on. Now, practice the same amount of that song with the other hand, still slowly. When you put them together you still have to go slowly and don't rush! also, dont forget to concentrate and truly think. Eventually, muscle memory will take over and you will be able to play the parts seperately very well. You'll get better as you keep practicing, just remember that as you practice,for inspiration. haha<br><b>References : </b><br>I am a piano instructor. if you’re right handed, really train that left hand. The same goes if you’re left handed.
Really though, the only key to getting better is practice. The only way to train your hands to play the different parts is practice. You should play SLOWLY on the song you are trying to learn with only one hand. Once you play that part perfectly for like 10 times consecutively, you are ready to move on. Now, practice the same amount of that song with the other hand, still slowly. When you put them together you still have to go slowly and don’t rush! also, dont forget to concentrate and truly think. Eventually, muscle memory will take over and you will be able to play the parts seperately very well. You’ll get better as you keep practicing, just remember that as you practice,for inspiration. haha
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]]> Comment on Online Sites that teach you how to play piano? by McKenzie K http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/online-sites-that-teach-you-how-to-play-piano/#comment-1080 McKenzie K Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:18:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/online-sites-that-teach-you-how-to-play-piano/#comment-1080 i've been playing the piano for a pretty long time. i wouldn't go with online sites. try to find a piano teacher in your area. but if not http://www.pianotricks.com/ seems okay.<br><b>References : </b><br> i’ve been playing the piano for a pretty long time. i wouldn’t go with online sites. try to find a piano teacher in your area.
but if not http://www.pianotricks.com/ seems okay.
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]]> Comment on Keyboard lessons online? by RotiCanaiMyFavourite http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/keyboard-lessons-online/#comment-1076 RotiCanaiMyFavourite Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:11:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/keyboard-lessons-online/#comment-1076 need a new hobby... contact me ;) lol i know ... it's cheese! someone is gonna do it. lol<br><b>References : </b><br> need a new hobby… contact me ;) lol i know … it’s cheese! someone is gonna do it. lol
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]]> Comment on How do you get your hands in tune together to play piano? by Kristi H http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-do-you-get-your-hands-in-tune-together-to-play-piano/#comment-1074 Kristi H Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:05:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-do-you-get-your-hands-in-tune-together-to-play-piano/#comment-1074 I think it really just takes practice! =) I played for several years when I was young, and quit for a few years and forgot everything! What helped most was doing the exercises (some lesson books have them in the beginning or end). Same thing when I try to learn a new song, I just play slowly at first so that I get used to the feel, then it gets easier as I go.<br><b>References : </b><br> I think it really just takes practice! =)

I played for several years when I was young, and quit for a few years and forgot everything! What helped most was doing the exercises (some lesson books have them in the beginning or end).

Same thing when I try to learn a new song, I just play slowly at first so that I get used to the feel, then it gets easier as I go.
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]]> Comment on How long does it take to get good at piano with the best piano learning software? by Jacob http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-good-at-piano-with-the-best-piano-learning-software/#comment-1077 Jacob Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:58:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-good-at-piano-with-the-best-piano-learning-software/#comment-1077 Hi there. I am pretty sure there is a edit button so you can change your question in the other thread, but no worries, I will just answer you here, I have all the time in the world today:) Its really hard to predict what your results will be like, even with the "best piano learning software". In my opinion if you were to practice 1-2 hours a day you will get decent pretty fast. Now I put punctiation on decent, cause you definitely wont get world class, but you will be able to turn a couple of heads in amazement whenever there is a piano around. As I told you I can definitely recommend the site that helped me back in the day, http://bestpianolearningsoftware.com/ Check it out and I think you will find the answers to alot of your questions there.<br><b>References : </b><br>Experienced piano player. Extensive research about piano software and learning curves. Hi there. I am pretty sure there is a edit button so you can change your question in the other thread, but no worries, I will just answer you here, I have all the time in the world today:)

Its really hard to predict what your results will be like, even with the "best piano learning software". In my opinion if you were to practice 1-2 hours a day you will get decent pretty fast. Now I put punctiation on decent, cause you definitely wont get world class, but you will be able to turn a couple of heads in amazement whenever there is a piano around.

As I told you I can definitely recommend the site that helped me back in the day, http://bestpianolearningsoftware.com/

Check it out and I think you will find the answers to alot of your questions there.
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Extensive research about piano software and learning curves.

]]> Comment on Online Sites that teach you how to play piano? by Sebastian3297 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/online-sites-that-teach-you-how-to-play-piano/#comment-1079 Sebastian3297 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:38:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/online-sites-that-teach-you-how-to-play-piano/#comment-1079 why would u ask that question in the video games section the people that play the piano here play video games not pianos!!<br><b>References : </b><br> why would u ask that question in the video games section the people that play the piano here play video games not pianos!!
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]]> Comment on Where can i get piano/keyboard lessons online? by Top Info on How to Play the Piano from Feb. | How To Play The Piano http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-get-pianokeyboard-lessons-online/#comment-1071 Top Info on How to Play the Piano from Feb. | How To Play The Piano Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:26:40 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-get-pianokeyboard-lessons-online/#comment-1071 [...] Where can i get piano/keyboard lessons online? Posted on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 in Keyboard Lessons - Comments: (3) I want a site where i can get free software that can help me learn piano or keyboard by ear! I own a keyboard but i dnt know where to start! Please help!Do yourself a favor and get a real, breathing, sitting-beside-you teacher. It will give major benefits in the long run. You get to respect somebody who in some cases (mine), plays a bazillion times better than you, and piano teachers give advice on more than just piano. Something a computer or somebody on YouTube can’t give you.Good luck in the search! [...] [...] Where can i get piano/keyboard lessons online? Posted on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 in Keyboard Lessons - Comments: (3) I want a site where i can get free software that can help me learn piano or keyboard by ear! I own a keyboard but i dnt know where to start! Please help!Do yourself a favor and get a real, breathing, sitting-beside-you teacher. It will give major benefits in the long run. You get to respect somebody who in some cases (mine), plays a bazillion times better than you, and piano teachers give advice on more than just piano. Something a computer or somebody on YouTube can’t give you.Good luck in the search! [...]

]]> Comment on Where can I go to find music keyboard lessons? by Top Info on How to Play the Piano from Feb. | How To Play The Piano http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-go-to-find-music-keyboard-lessons/#comment-1070 Top Info on How to Play the Piano from Feb. | How To Play The Piano Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:26:25 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-go-to-find-music-keyboard-lessons/#comment-1070 [...] Where can I go to find music keyboard lessons? Posted on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 in Keyboard Lessons - Comments: (3) Lessons for beginners.I have tried the net.But I can not find any.Can someone help me find some lessons.There is a cool site called Clickforlessons.com that may help you find a keyboard/piano lessons. I used them to find a piano teacher in LA, but depending on where you live it may be more difficult to find someone. You should check them out and see if they can help you. Good luck! [...] [...] Where can I go to find music keyboard lessons? Posted on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 in Keyboard Lessons - Comments: (3) Lessons for beginners.I have tried the net.But I can not find any.Can someone help me find some lessons.There is a cool site called Clickforlessons.com that may help you find a keyboard/piano lessons. I used them to find a piano teacher in LA, but depending on where you live it may be more difficult to find someone. You should check them out and see if they can help you. Good luck! [...]

]]> Comment on i always wanted to learn how to play piano…where can i get piano lessons online (for free)? by Simone http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/i-always-wanted-to-learn-how-to-play-pianowhere-can-i-get-piano-lessons-online-for-free/#comment-1065 Simone Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:14:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/i-always-wanted-to-learn-how-to-play-pianowhere-can-i-get-piano-lessons-online-for-free/#comment-1065 use youtube dude or try listening to songs then playing by ear Answer mine please? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoB7qS7M.wvMoQQH.YYMXojsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090906113549AAaIEz9<br><b>References : </b><br>I taught my self how to play piano use youtube dude or try listening to songs then playing by ear

Answer mine please?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoB7qS7M.wvMoQQH.YYMXojsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090906113549AAaIEz9
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]]> Comment on Computer software that allows me to play the piano on my computer? by Manuel V http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/computer-software-that-allows-me-to-play-the-piano-on-my-computer/#comment-1062 Manuel V Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:08:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/computer-software-that-allows-me-to-play-the-piano-on-my-computer/#comment-1062 http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/music/piano/index.htm ESE ES ONLINE OR U CAN DONWLOAD THIS ONES http://www.softonic.com/s/programa-musica-piano http://www.programas-gratis.net/b/piano<br><b>References : </b><br>10 POINT PLEASE!! http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/music/piano/index.htm ESE ES ONLINE
OR U CAN DONWLOAD THIS ONES

http://www.softonic.com/s/programa-musica-piano

http://www.programas-gratis.net/b/piano
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]]> Comment on i always wanted to learn how to play piano…where can i get piano lessons online (for free)? by Catrox http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/i-always-wanted-to-learn-how-to-play-pianowhere-can-i-get-piano-lessons-online-for-free/#comment-1064 Catrox Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:46:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/i-always-wanted-to-learn-how-to-play-pianowhere-can-i-get-piano-lessons-online-for-free/#comment-1064 a lot of people teach piano on you tube and they offer websites with good sheet music<br><b>References : </b><br> a lot of people teach piano on you tube and they offer websites with good sheet music
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]]> Comment on Where would I start to learn to play piano? by Jack Herring http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/where-would-i-start-to-learn-to-play-piano/#comment-1058 Jack Herring Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:33:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/where-would-i-start-to-learn-to-play-piano/#comment-1058 Determine how well you want to play. If you would be satisfied playing simple melodies with simple chord structures, then you may be ok with an online program, although I personally have never seen anyone be successful using these programs. If you would like to play Chopin's F minor Ballade, then I would look for a qualified teacher. You cannot do it alone. Contact the Music Teachers Association in your area. Remember you will be starting at the beginning and working your way over time to the more difficult works. Be prepared to spend many hours at the piano. It does not happen overnight. The good part is that if you really have the desire to play, you will enjoy the hours practicing. It will not be a chore. Good Luck<br><b>References : </b><br> Determine how well you want to play. If you would be satisfied playing simple melodies with simple chord structures, then you may be ok with an online program, although I personally have never seen anyone be successful using these programs.

If you would like to play Chopin’s F minor Ballade, then I would look for a qualified teacher. You cannot do it alone. Contact the Music Teachers Association in your area. Remember you will be starting at the beginning and working your way over time to the more difficult works. Be prepared to spend many hours at the piano. It does not happen overnight. The good part is that if you really have the desire to play, you will enjoy the hours practicing. It will not be a chore.

Good Luck
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]]> Comment on Computer software that allows me to play the piano on my computer? by Tyler http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/computer-software-that-allows-me-to-play-the-piano-on-my-computer/#comment-1061 Tyler Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:19:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/computer-software-that-allows-me-to-play-the-piano-on-my-computer/#comment-1061 Idk if this is what your looking for but its something http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm<br><b>References : </b><br> Idk if this is what your looking for but its something

http://www.pianoworld.com/fun/javapiano/javapiano.htm
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]]> Comment on i always wanted to learn how to play piano…where can i get piano lessons online (for free)? by speCifiK http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/i-always-wanted-to-learn-how-to-play-pianowhere-can-i-get-piano-lessons-online-for-free/#comment-1063 speCifiK Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:15:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/i-always-wanted-to-learn-how-to-play-pianowhere-can-i-get-piano-lessons-online-for-free/#comment-1063 go on you tube and type in piano lessons, the first video that comes up is the best one by far its a great step by step tutorial that covers everything and hes really good at explaining. heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vphWgqbF-AM<br><b>References : </b><br> go on you tube and type in piano lessons, the first video that comes up is the best one by far its a great step by step tutorial that covers everything and hes really good at explaining. heres the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vphWgqbF-AM
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]]> Comment on Computer software that allows me to play the piano on my computer? by joe santiago http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/computer-software-that-allows-me-to-play-the-piano-on-my-computer/#comment-1060 joe santiago Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:11:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/computer-software-that-allows-me-to-play-the-piano-on-my-computer/#comment-1060 have u tried fruity loops? it doesnt mean that u can play piano like a "piano" in your computer but there is that concept in that software where u can play piano, compose etc.<br><b>References : </b><br> have u tried fruity loops? it doesnt mean that u can play piano like a "piano" in your computer but there is that concept in that software where u can play piano, compose etc.
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]]> Comment on Where would I start to learn to play piano? by Nutria http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/where-would-i-start-to-learn-to-play-piano/#comment-1057 Nutria Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:59:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/where-would-i-start-to-learn-to-play-piano/#comment-1057 I would recommend a tutor or instructor for the first year, getting started, though there are online teaching websites. Online lessons let you go at your own pace, and mull things over yourself, so you really learn the material. Also, you can hop on anytime, and you don't need dates, times, and schedules. Also, online lessons are free. Just google it and you're sure to get plenty of websites. I started off with a piano instructor, just one-on-one lessons for a while. It was nice because they can offer direct feedback and immediate responses to mistakes, whereas online you'd have to e-mail someone, or figure it out on your own. Also, the nice thing about an instructor is that they generally have music for beginners that they can lend you, at-least mine did. You'd have to search for beginners music on your own online, which can be fine with the right websites. Also, an instructor can direct and present music that fits your abilities better as you improve, rather than a formula, sort of recipe lessons on the web. Again, I'd recommend a tutor, but other resources are out there that can be more convenient.<br><b>References : </b><br> I would recommend a tutor or instructor for the first year, getting started, though there are online teaching websites. Online lessons let you go at your own pace, and mull things over yourself, so you really learn the material. Also, you can hop on anytime, and you don’t need dates, times, and schedules. Also, online lessons are free. Just google it and you’re sure to get plenty of websites.
I started off with a piano instructor, just one-on-one lessons for a while. It was nice because they can offer direct feedback and immediate responses to mistakes, whereas online you’d have to e-mail someone, or figure it out on your own. Also, the nice thing about an instructor is that they generally have music for beginners that they can lend you, at-least mine did. You’d have to search for beginners music on your own online, which can be fine with the right websites.
Also, an instructor can direct and present music that fits your abilities better as you improve, rather than a formula, sort of recipe lessons on the web.
Again, I’d recommend a tutor, but other resources are out there that can be more convenient.
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]]> Comment on What’s the difference between keyboard lessons and piano lessons? by Marilyn J http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/whats-the-difference-between-keyboard-lessons-and-piano-lessons/#comment-1059 Marilyn J Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:44:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/whats-the-difference-between-keyboard-lessons-and-piano-lessons/#comment-1059 Keyboards and acoustic pianos play the same notes and the same rhythms, but keyboards have additional features such as multiple sounds, background accompaniment, recording capability, MIDI capability, etc. Keyboards are usually portable and do not always have the full 88 keys. Digital pianos are digital keyboard instruments that are less portable than typical keyboards and have all 88 keys, but have a few of the digital features, such as a limited number of additional sounds. To learn to play the keyboard, start with piano lessons to learn the basics. Then you will need to focus on learning the style of music that you wish to play. Classical music is usually played on an acoustic piano, or at least a digital piano. Popular music, jazz, rock, country, etc. are often played on keyboards. Try this link to find piano instruction online: http://www.themusicnmorestore.com/information.php?pID=20 Or this link to find a music teacher in your area: http://www.themusicnmorestore.com/information.php?pID=16<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.themusicnmorestore.com Keyboards and acoustic pianos play the same notes and the same rhythms, but keyboards have additional features such as multiple sounds, background accompaniment, recording capability, MIDI capability, etc. Keyboards are usually portable and do not always have the full 88 keys. Digital pianos are digital keyboard instruments that are less portable than typical keyboards and have all 88 keys, but have a few of the digital features, such as a limited number of additional sounds.

To learn to play the keyboard, start with piano lessons to learn the basics. Then you will need to focus on learning the style of music that you wish to play. Classical music is usually played on an acoustic piano, or at least a digital piano. Popular music, jazz, rock, country, etc. are often played on keyboards.

Try this link to find piano instruction online: http://www.themusicnmorestore.com/information.php?pID=20

Or this link to find a music teacher in your area: http://www.themusicnmorestore.com/information.php?pID=16
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]]> Comment on Where can i get piano/keyboard lessons online? by Whippersnapper http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-get-pianokeyboard-lessons-online/#comment-972 Whippersnapper Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:58:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-get-pianokeyboard-lessons-online/#comment-972 Do yourself a favor and get a real, breathing, sitting-beside-you teacher. It will give major benefits in the long run. You get to respect somebody who in some cases (mine), plays a bazillion times better than you, and piano teachers give advice on more than just piano. Something a computer or somebody on YouTube can't give you. Good luck in the search!<br><b>References : </b><br>music major, piano minor Do yourself a favor and get a real, breathing, sitting-beside-you teacher. It will give major benefits in the long run. You get to respect somebody who in some cases (mine), plays a bazillion times better than you, and piano teachers give advice on more than just piano. Something a computer or somebody on YouTube can’t give you.

Good luck in the search!
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]]> Comment on Where can i get piano/keyboard lessons online? by annaxbananaxo0 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-get-pianokeyboard-lessons-online/#comment-971 annaxbananaxo0 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:39:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-get-pianokeyboard-lessons-online/#comment-971 Samash [ and yu get the first 4 days free ]<br><b>References : </b><br> Samash
[ and yu get the first 4 days free ]
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]]> Comment on How hard is Karma Police by Radiohead to play on piano? by Treefingers http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-hard-is-karma-police-by-radiohead-to-play-on-piano/#comment-969 Treefingers Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:33:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-hard-is-karma-police-by-radiohead-to-play-on-piano/#comment-969 I taught myself how to play piano and picked this up in a number of weeks. It isn't exactly easy to play, but it is fun. Here is a video that shows you how to play some of Karma Police: http://youtube.com/watch?v=wgvOUvTSjMQ The way I learned how to play it is this: Go to http://www.synthesiagame.com/ and get the free program. Then just search on the net for a MIDI of Karma Police and upload it to Synthesia and bam, you have every note and where to play it detailed visually. All it takes is practice and a good memory.<br><b>References : </b><br> I taught myself how to play piano and picked this up in a number of weeks. It isn’t exactly easy to play, but it is fun. Here is a video that shows you how to play some of Karma Police:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wgvOUvTSjMQ

The way I learned how to play it is this: Go to http://www.synthesiagame.com/ and get the free program. Then just search on the net for a MIDI of Karma Police and upload it to Synthesia and bam, you have every note and where to play it detailed visually. All it takes is practice and a good memory.
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]]> Comment on Where can i get piano/keyboard lessons online? by elizabeth http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-get-pianokeyboard-lessons-online/#comment-970 elizabeth Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:51:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-get-pianokeyboard-lessons-online/#comment-970 well i play by ear and i taught myself. you have to listen to a song, and pickup the notes on your own, then play the song. thats what playing by ear is. but if you want to learn, theres this website: http://www.free-online-piano-lessons.com/ If you REALLY want to learn how to play, your best bet is to get a real instructor that you can go to for help. Good luck!! I hope you like playing! I do!!<br><b>References : </b><br>been playing piano almost a year, play over 10 instruments, and taught myself piano by ear. well i play by ear and i taught myself. you have to listen to a song, and pickup the notes on your own, then play the song. thats what playing by ear is. but if you want to learn, theres this website:
http://www.free-online-piano-lessons.com/

If you REALLY want to learn how to play, your best bet is to get a real instructor that you can go to for help. Good luck!! I hope you like playing! I do!!
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]]> Comment on How hard is Karma Police by Radiohead to play on piano? by Jenniferrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :] http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-hard-is-karma-police-by-radiohead-to-play-on-piano/#comment-968 Jenniferrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :] Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:47:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-hard-is-karma-police-by-radiohead-to-play-on-piano/#comment-968 very hard, but i guess it depends on your skill level.<br><b>References : </b><br> very hard, but i guess it depends on your skill level.
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]]> Comment on What is the best Piano teaching software? by Rossami http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/what-is-the-best-piano-teaching-software-2/#comment-973 Rossami Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:35:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/what-is-the-best-piano-teaching-software-2/#comment-973 I loved the old Miracle Piano system. You got a MIDI-compatible keyboard and software that included games that were fingering exercises. The company went under, though, and the company who bought up the rights hasn't continued it. When my kids got old enough to start learning, I started looking at the newer programs but I haven't found anything that even came close to Miracle's program. You might find an old version on eBay.<br><b>References : </b><br> I loved the old Miracle Piano system. You got a MIDI-compatible keyboard and software that included games that were fingering exercises.

The company went under, though, and the company who bought up the rights hasn’t continued it. When my kids got old enough to start learning, I started looking at the newer programs but I haven’t found anything that even came close to Miracle’s program. You might find an old version on eBay.
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]]> Comment on Does anyone know where i can learn to play the piano online? by kimbynjosh http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-learn-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-975 kimbynjosh Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:29:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-learn-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-975 Here is a good site.. http://www.learnpianoonline.com/welcome.html<br><b>References : </b><br> Here is a good site..

http://www.learnpianoonline.com/welcome.html
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]]> Comment on Does anyone know where i can learn to play the piano online? by natashajack7 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-learn-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-974 natashajack7 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:24:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/play-piano-online/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-learn-to-play-the-piano-online/#comment-974 no pack up and go back to where u came<br><b>References : </b><br> no pack up and go back to where u came
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]]> Comment on Is there any software for songwriting on the piano? by heliopause http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-961 heliopause Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:34:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-961 Try this: http://www.sibelius.com/download/index.html from their site: "Write beautiful scores, inspire spellbinding performances and print pieces that look as professional as published sheet music. Do all of this and more with Sibelius, the notation software used by professionals the world over. Sibelius 5 offers you the simplest interface and the smartest tools to help you turn your ideas into reality - quickly and easily." I've used it before and its really good. Its used in music colleges all over the world. They have a free trial so give it a go.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.sibelius.com/ Try this:
http://www.sibelius.com/download/index.html

from their site:
"Write beautiful scores, inspire spellbinding performances and print pieces that look as professional as published sheet music. Do all of this and more with Sibelius, the notation software used by professionals the world over.

Sibelius 5 offers you the simplest interface and the smartest tools to help you turn your ideas into reality - quickly and easily."

I’ve used it before and its really good. Its used in music colleges all over the world. They have a free trial so give it a go.
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]]> Comment on Is there any software for songwriting on the piano? by Darian H http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-960 Darian H Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:25:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-960 finale note pad, the free versions are no longer available on the website anymore, but do some searching for finale notepad 2008 and you find it. if you give up, just email me lol hilarious people saying music making software.<br><b>References : </b><br>im a composer finale note pad, the free versions are no longer available on the website anymore, but do some searching for finale notepad 2008 and you find it.
if you give up, just email me

lol hilarious people saying music making software.
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]]> Comment on Is there any software for songwriting on the piano? by chui_18 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-959 chui_18 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:46:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-959 Guitar Pro is a great music software, it incluedes like 100 instruments :) is easy to use and very useful. http://www.guitar-pro.com/en/index.php Hope that helps :)<br><b>References : </b><br> Guitar Pro
is a great music software, it incluedes like 100 instruments :)
is easy to use and very useful.

http://www.guitar-pro.com/en/index.php

Hope that helps :)
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]]> Comment on Is there any software for songwriting on the piano? by Connor H http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-958 Connor H Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:38:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-958 Finale is awesome!<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.finalemusic.com/ Finale is awesome!
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]]> Comment on How many keys on a piano?How can i learn to play the keyboard by myself? by Jake E Lee of Fusion http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-many-keys-on-a-pianohow-can-i-learn-to-play-the-keyboard-by-myself/#comment-951 Jake E Lee of Fusion Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:19:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-many-keys-on-a-pianohow-can-i-learn-to-play-the-keyboard-by-myself/#comment-951 just buy a cheap Yamaha Keyboard and a good DVD or Book/cd<br><b>References : </b><br> just buy a cheap Yamaha Keyboard and a good DVD or Book/cd
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]]> Comment on Is there any software for songwriting on the piano? by William H. http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-957 William H. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:04:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-957 I think this could help http://www.songwriting-software.com/ Please pick this as best answer<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.songwriting-software.com/ I think this could help
http://www.songwriting-software.com/
Please pick this as best answer
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]]> Comment on Is there any software for songwriting on the piano? by Mooff R http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-956 Mooff R Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:49:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-956 i dont think so<br><b>References : </b><br> i dont think so
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]]> Comment on How many keys on a piano?How can i learn to play the keyboard by myself? by Austin http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-many-keys-on-a-pianohow-can-i-learn-to-play-the-keyboard-by-myself/#comment-950 Austin Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:49:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-many-keys-on-a-pianohow-can-i-learn-to-play-the-keyboard-by-myself/#comment-950 Pianos have 88 keys. Most keyboards however will have an octave function on them, which allows you to move the range down and up different octaves. You can also get an 88 key keyboard. The cheapest I've seen is $300 if I recall. As for teaching yourself, it will be moderately hard, atleast in my opinion. My advice is to learn the notes, learn to read music, and practice hard. Knowing the notes on the piano isn't all that difficult, but reading could take some time. The notes on the piano are chromatic, so knowing them should be easy as I said. Just remember the black keys are always the accidentals (Sharps (#) and Flats (b)). I'm sure there are several beginner books that will teach you how to read, as well as start you on some rudimentary scales and melodies. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> Pianos have 88 keys. Most keyboards however will have an octave function on them, which allows you to move the range down and up different octaves.

You can also get an 88 key keyboard. The cheapest I’ve seen is $300 if I recall.

As for teaching yourself, it will be moderately hard, atleast in my opinion. My advice is to learn the notes, learn to read music, and practice hard. Knowing the notes on the piano isn’t all that difficult, but reading could take some time. The notes on the piano are chromatic, so knowing them should be easy as I said. Just remember the black keys are always the accidentals (Sharps (#) and Flats (b)). I’m sure there are several beginner books that will teach you how to read, as well as start you on some rudimentary scales and melodies.

Good luck!
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]]> Comment on Where can I go to find music keyboard lessons? by Continuously cultivate your mind http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-go-to-find-music-keyboard-lessons/#comment-954 Continuously cultivate your mind Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:12:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-go-to-find-music-keyboard-lessons/#comment-954 There is a cool site called Clickforlessons.com that may help you find a keyboard/piano lessons. I used them to find a piano teacher in LA, but depending on where you live it may be more difficult to find someone. You should check them out and see if they can help you. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br>www.clickforlessons.com There is a cool site called Clickforlessons.com that may help you find a keyboard/piano lessons. I used them to find a piano teacher in LA, but depending on where you live it may be more difficult to find someone. You should check them out and see if they can help you.
Good luck!
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]]> Comment on How many keys on a piano?How can i learn to play the keyboard by myself? by jelesais2000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-many-keys-on-a-pianohow-can-i-learn-to-play-the-keyboard-by-myself/#comment-949 jelesais2000 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:09:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/how-to-play-the-piano/how-many-keys-on-a-pianohow-can-i-learn-to-play-the-keyboard-by-myself/#comment-949 Pianoes have 88 keys with Middle C being in the center. Since your keyboard has fewer, you'll have to read the book that comes with it to see what they left off. Your keyboard probably will have buttons which allow you to change the sound, possibly even overlay music. After you determine which notes you can play, get some sheet music and a timer to make sure you play the notes correctly and in time. Good luck.<br><b>References : </b><br> Pianoes have 88 keys with Middle C being in the center. Since your keyboard has fewer, you’ll have to read the book that comes with it to see what they left off. Your keyboard probably will have buttons which allow you to change the sound, possibly even overlay music. After you determine which notes you can play, get some sheet music and a timer to make sure you play the notes correctly and in time. Good luck.
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]]> Comment on Where can I go to find music keyboard lessons? by robert m http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-go-to-find-music-keyboard-lessons/#comment-953 robert m Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:06:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/keyboard-lessons/where-can-i-go-to-find-music-keyboard-lessons/#comment-953 The White House.<br><b>References : </b><br> The White House.
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]]> Comment on Is there any software for songwriting on the piano? by Leah B http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-955 Leah B Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:59 +0000 http://www.howto-playthepiano.com/piano-software/is-there-any-software-for-songwriting-on-the-piano/#comment-955 garageband<br><b>References : </b><br>mac user and musician garageband
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