Have you ever wondered if what you know about playing piano is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on playing piano.
Consider this...
Would you like to play the piano without the fuss of dragging your music sheets?
Or hum your music along with a certain tune?
Have you for years longed to play, except your eyesight is poor and makes it difficult?
Haven't you learned that if you can hum a certain tune, that you can learn to play it?
Some musicians, professional in their own art, didn't start their career through any manuals or instructors. What they did is follow the tone that they hear and play along the beating of the music. No notes, no mentors.
1. Assemble your things. Of course you'll need a piano or a keyboard, whatever it is that's available. You have to have at least three available fingers, just in case others have been decapitated or just got lost. Be sure you have a lot of time to practice. Oh, and tune your piano first.
2 - A regular piano happens to be made up of 88 keys. (A keyboard has less keys.) There is a total of 12 notes counting the regular notes, sharp notes, and flat notes. The white notes begin with an A note, then the white notes go like B, then C, then D, then E, then F, and finally G.
Then after the last white G - note, the next white note again becomes the A - note, then the repetition begins. This sequence is repeated until the last white note is done for about 7 times. That would include the black notes that represent flats and sharps.
3 - The Home is is also the not C. To find this C note look at the white note at the left of the pair of black keys not the threesome. If you still feel baffled the look closely at your piano. The very middle note on the piano is a C note. In fact it is called middle C. This is the beginning note in the C major chord.
If what you know about playing the piano is out dated, how is this going to control you decisions and actions? Be sure to not ignore important information on playing the piano.
The thumb of your right hand will serve as number 1 because it is put at the C straddled in the middle. From there, count all keys going to the right. Include the black keys.
When you reach 5, that note is the second note of the C chord. Put your middle finger on it. Then counting from 5 count the notes to 8, this will be the final note of the C chord. Place your little finger on that key.
Now hit these keys together and an impressive sound is accomplished.
4 - Get real familiar with using the sequence mentioned above... 1, then 5, and 8 in counting. This goes for starting with any of the notes, just remember to count, includes the sharps and flats.
Use these chords as your roots. This will work perfectly if you decided to start on a sharp. You'll be making a sharp chord by then.
5 - With enough practice on these chords that are easy, you'll discover that by counting and closely listening, it will be simple to work through.
If you drop the 5 and go to 4 then you will have a minor chord, in place of the major chord.
Now, if you're playing for a C chord, all you have to do is move your finger one key to the left to be able to produce a C minor.
The benefits of good listening you will start knowing different tones. You will also be capable of hearing variations in a tune. This is true as long as you hearing is good enough.
Some advice:
Don't just do your practicing in the middle of your piano. Many keys are available for you to select.
Don't limit yourself in using one or two fingers. Through practice, you could use all fingers including both hands.
Practice, practice, and more practice.
The information covered in this article is up to date for today's standards. But leave your mind open for future research in how to play by ear.
Consider this...
Would you like to play the piano without the fuss of dragging your music sheets?
Or hum your music along with a certain tune?
Have you for years longed to play, except your eyesight is poor and makes it difficult?
Haven't you learned that if you can hum a certain tune, that you can learn to play it?
Some musicians, professional in their own art, didn't start their career through any manuals or instructors. What they did is follow the tone that they hear and play along the beating of the music. No notes, no mentors.
1. Assemble your things. Of course you'll need a piano or a keyboard, whatever it is that's available. You have to have at least three available fingers, just in case others have been decapitated or just got lost. Be sure you have a lot of time to practice. Oh, and tune your piano first.
2 - A regular piano happens to be made up of 88 keys. (A keyboard has less keys.) There is a total of 12 notes counting the regular notes, sharp notes, and flat notes. The white notes begin with an A note, then the white notes go like B, then C, then D, then E, then F, and finally G.
Then after the last white G - note, the next white note again becomes the A - note, then the repetition begins. This sequence is repeated until the last white note is done for about 7 times. That would include the black notes that represent flats and sharps.
3 - The Home is is also the not C. To find this C note look at the white note at the left of the pair of black keys not the threesome. If you still feel baffled the look closely at your piano. The very middle note on the piano is a C note. In fact it is called middle C. This is the beginning note in the C major chord.
If what you know about playing the piano is out dated, how is this going to control you decisions and actions? Be sure to not ignore important information on playing the piano.
The thumb of your right hand will serve as number 1 because it is put at the C straddled in the middle. From there, count all keys going to the right. Include the black keys.
When you reach 5, that note is the second note of the C chord. Put your middle finger on it. Then counting from 5 count the notes to 8, this will be the final note of the C chord. Place your little finger on that key.
Now hit these keys together and an impressive sound is accomplished.
4 - Get real familiar with using the sequence mentioned above... 1, then 5, and 8 in counting. This goes for starting with any of the notes, just remember to count, includes the sharps and flats.
Use these chords as your roots. This will work perfectly if you decided to start on a sharp. You'll be making a sharp chord by then.
5 - With enough practice on these chords that are easy, you'll discover that by counting and closely listening, it will be simple to work through.
If you drop the 5 and go to 4 then you will have a minor chord, in place of the major chord.
Now, if you're playing for a C chord, all you have to do is move your finger one key to the left to be able to produce a C minor.
The benefits of good listening you will start knowing different tones. You will also be capable of hearing variations in a tune. This is true as long as you hearing is good enough.
Some advice:
Don't just do your practicing in the middle of your piano. Many keys are available for you to select.
Don't limit yourself in using one or two fingers. Through practice, you could use all fingers including both hands.
Practice, practice, and more practice.
The information covered in this article is up to date for today's standards. But leave your mind open for future research in how to play by ear.
About the Author:
Michelle Edward is classically trained to Grade 8 in Solo Piano. To learn how to play the piano by ear, check out Michelle's Review of Hear and Play at her website now.
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