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Most people can learn to play the piano You can start playing piano. A lot of people think playing the piano takes some magical talent or skill, and either you have it, or you don't. I have several years of teaching experience, and found out that most people can learn to play a musical instrument. The key is they have to be willing to put in the time and effort to do so. This will most likely only happen with a true interest in what you are doing. There is no question that some people are more gifted or talented than others. If you have average talent, or better, you can learn to be quite proficient at playing the piano. This also includes any other musical instrument you choose to play. Most people do have average talent or better. It is up to you if you want to start playing piano. A great starting point One option is to play the piano by ear. The easiest, and best place to start, is in the key of C. This is because there are no flats or sharps in the key of C. The only keys you need to use are the white ones. Once you establish where middle C is located, it will help you determine where all the other notes are located on the keyboard. This is an excellent way to start playing piano. Locating the important middle c A good method of finding middle C is to go by the number of keys on your piano. By counting only white keys going from the far left of your piano, you can determine where middle C is located. Not all pianos or keyboards have the same number of keys. If your piano has 88 keys, middle C is the 24th white key counting from left to right. With 76 keys, it would be the 20th white key. With 61 or 49, it will be the 15th white key. And finally, with 24 keys, it will be the 8th white key. Another way of finding middle C is to look pretty much right in the middle of the keyboard. It is usually located just beneath, and slightly to the left of, where the manufacturer's name or brand label is. Locate a grouping of 2 black keys. Now, directly to the left of those two black keys there is a white key. This is middle C. Probably the best, and easiest way to find middle C, is have an experienced player show you. Learning the 7 notes Once you start playing piano by using middle C as a beginning point, it will be quite easy to learn where the other individual piano notes are located. There are 7 notes in music. The notes are A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. Of course middle C is a C note. Going to the right, the next white key is D, and so on. Your first 3 chords A very popular chord progression is C, F, and G. To play your first C chord, place the thumb of your right hand on middle C. Next, place your middle finger on the E note. Then place your little finger on the G note. Now, play all three at the same time. This is a C Major chord. Move everything exactly 3 white keys to the right, and you have an F chord. Move everything one more white key to the right, and its a G chord. Try playing the C chord four times, then four F chords, and finish with four G chords. You are now playing an important chord progression, used for thousands of popular songs. You could even write your own song by using this exact chord pattern. This is an efficient and fun way to start playing piano. In summary when you first sit down at a piano, it can be quite overwhelming. It is not an easy instrument to learn, especially if you want to achieve an advanced level. The piano takes a lot of time and effort to master, but if you do, it is more than worth it. The piano is one of the most beautiful sounding, and versatile instruments ever created. The starting point to becoming a musician is to take the time and learn your first few initial chords. You need to practice them over and over again. Practice the C, F, and G chord progression until you can do it automatically. After a while, try playing it with both hands at the same time. If you start playing piano this way, soon you will be quite happy with your results. Gary E Kerkow has been playing guitar for several decades. This includes teaching guitar, and playing in successful bands that toured the Twin Cities area. Kerkow is also an accomplished piano player. Please send any questions or comments to guitar110657@gmail.com
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