and can anyone recomend a book that teaches piano?

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

Is there a good computer software that would allow me to play the piano/keyboard on my computer? I heard about one a while back but I can not remember the name.

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

I just bought myself an electronic keyboard and i’m planning to learn it online. I googled for lessons and most of the links are for piano lessons. So is it okay if i learn to play the electronic keyboard with online piano lessons? (for eg. http://www.zebrakeys.com/lessons/) Or do electronic keyboards have their own specific lessons and are different from piano lessons?

i would appreciate it if i can get links for some of the best electronic keyboard lessons online also!

Thanks a bunch!!!!!!!!!!
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

I want to learn how to play the piano and get serious with it. Problem I do not know where to start… Do I pay for personal lessons? Are there other ways, if so, what are they?

Maybe someone can explain how they started out?

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.

I am thinking bout getting into playingg it, but i don’t want to hire an instructor.

Here is a good site..

http://www.learnpianoonline.com/welcome.html

Is there one that teaches chord proficiency like Mavis Bacon teaches typing? With the aid of a MIDI controller.

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.

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!

If I started playing piano next week, had a lesson every week, and practiced everyday, how long would it take until I’d be able to comfortably play it? I know there’s no way to actually measure the time since it varies, but just an approximate time.

very hard, but i guess it depends on your skill level.

Where can I play the piano online using my keyboard and possibly sound like a real piano? Suggestions….??

Electronic Piano 2.5 is a Freeware program that allows the user to play Musical Notes, Chords and Drums using the computer keyboard.
http://www.pianoeletronico.com.br/index-en.html

I used to have this amazing software but I no longer have it. I’m searching for a software that helps me compose songs on the piano. Does anybody know anything like that?

I think this could help
http://www.songwriting-software.com/
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