By Sonya Riley


Music is just the greatest thing. It makes people around the world dance and sing, to get together and have a wonderful time. Some it helps to concentrate and create new things, to some it's the source of workout-motivation. One thing is clear: music belongs to every culture on earth. Everyone sings, dances and plays their instruments. If you too want to be transformed from basic listener into music-maker, follow these piano instruction for starters!

Taking lessons is not a bad idea. In fact they are quite necessary if you dream about becoming a true master. In many areas there are special music schools that provides lessons. There are both public and private of them, but you might need to pass a test to get in. It sounds scary, but the judges are usually really encouraging and friendly. And to make that clear: you don't need to be an experienced musician. Just a little singing or a simple piece with some instrument will do the trick.

Besides music schools there is plenty of private teachers. The best way to find teachers around your neighborhood is to do some research online, read local newspaper and ask family and friends if they know someone. Private teacher should be as good or even better choice than one in a music school. If the teacher is nice, you can make the plans for your lessons together. Nevertheless, there is multiple ways to learn online without an actual teacher. You just have to know the basics first.

The notation system, as well as your instrument, consists of ongoing octaves. These octaves always start and end with the same note. C-major for instance: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C. There's actually very logical system for naming the different C:s and D:s etc., but most of the time you here people just talking about the 'lower D' and 'really high C'.

In the middle-section of your instrument is the C-major you'll be using the most in the beginning. C, which is a white key can be easily found by focusing on the black keys. There are two black keys together, then a gap, then three together and a gap again. Then the system goes all over again. C is always the white key, that touches the 'group of two' on the left side. It's followed by D, E, F, G, A, B and C again, all on the white keys.

Now place your right hand's thumb on the C you just found. Your other four fingers fall naturally to the next white keys. Start on the key E whit your middle finger and play: E D C D E E E D D D E G G, take a rest and continue: E D C D E E E D D E D C.

If that seems difficult, you can try colors instead of letters or create your own method, whatever works for you. Draw your own notes! Improvising or playing by ear is not a bad idea either.

If you managed to play the song, you noticed that it was 'Mary had a little lamb'. These piano instruction helped you to get started, now keep up practicing and some day you will be a true artist. Video-tutorials and other useful material can be easily found on the net.




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