Hi and welcome to my Learn to Play the Piano blog. I will be posting tips and tricks as well as articles and software reviews to help you learn to play the piano.
Looking for some free sheet music for piano? There are some great sources out there on the web. We will be pointing you in that direction.
Perhaps you need to make a decision about whether to purchase an acoustic piano or a good electronic piano. We will help you to weigh the pros and cons of each.
Looking for free piano lessons. Believe it or not there are some, as well as some great software to help you learn.
Want to learn piano chords? I will be posting a free piano chords chart shortly, so please check back.
So whether you are into blues piano, jazz piano, or classical piano, you are sure to find something of value here. HOPE TO SEE YOU BACK SOON!
Thanks, Dave
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Monday, January 1, 2018
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Beginner Secrets for Blues Piano By D Swain
Blues music has inspired various styles of music such as, jazz, rock and roll, and country. Learning blues piano will help you learn these other styles of music very easily. This article will teach you everything you need to know to play blues piano.
The 12-bar blues is the most common progression for blues piano. Most musicians use seventh chords when playing this form of blues. The song is broken up into three sets, with each set consisting of four bars. We will play the song in the key of C. The roman numeral I will illustrate the first tone (C) in the key of C. IV will mark the fourth tone (F), and V will mark the fifth tone (G).
To play the first set of blues piano, you simply play a I-I-I-I. The second set is IV-IV-I-I. Finally, the third set is V-IV-I-I. These chords should be played with the right hand. Remember to play seventh chords to give it that blues piano sound.
When playing blues piano on the left hand, you follow a simple pattern of eighth notes. This pattern is I-III-V-VI-VIIb-VI-V-III. If you are playing a C chord in the right hand, you would play the notes C-E-G-A-Bb-A-G-E. When playing the F chord, you would play F-A-C-D-Eb-D-C-A. Finally, when playing the G chord, you play G-B-D-E-F-E-D-B.
Learning to play blues piano is not very difficult. Once you have mastered the 12-bar blues in the key of C, you should work on learning to play it in other keys. Mastering the blues piano is a great foundation to learn other styles of music.
If you would like to receive six free piano lessons, make sure you stop by http://www.supreme-piano.com today.
The 12-bar blues is the most common progression for blues piano. Most musicians use seventh chords when playing this form of blues. The song is broken up into three sets, with each set consisting of four bars. We will play the song in the key of C. The roman numeral I will illustrate the first tone (C) in the key of C. IV will mark the fourth tone (F), and V will mark the fifth tone (G).
To play the first set of blues piano, you simply play a I-I-I-I. The second set is IV-IV-I-I. Finally, the third set is V-IV-I-I. These chords should be played with the right hand. Remember to play seventh chords to give it that blues piano sound.
When playing blues piano on the left hand, you follow a simple pattern of eighth notes. This pattern is I-III-V-VI-VIIb-VI-V-III. If you are playing a C chord in the right hand, you would play the notes C-E-G-A-Bb-A-G-E. When playing the F chord, you would play F-A-C-D-Eb-D-C-A. Finally, when playing the G chord, you play G-B-D-E-F-E-D-B.
Learning to play blues piano is not very difficult. Once you have mastered the 12-bar blues in the key of C, you should work on learning to play it in other keys. Mastering the blues piano is a great foundation to learn other styles of music.
If you would like to receive six free piano lessons, make sure you stop by http://www.supreme-piano.com today.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
How to Play Piano
Beginner Piano Lessons for a New Year - Make Time in Your Child's Schedule for Piano Lessons
By Cynthia VanLandingham
There is no better time than the New Year to begin piano lessons. If you have been thinking of enrolling your child in piano lessons, don't wait because piano lessons are so valuable for children. Parents know this, but a common excuse given is "We are so busy, how will we find the time?" The truth is that all human activity is goal driven, but we don't all focus on goals that will bring us the most benefit over the long term. To do this we need to manage our time, but the catch is that managing our time is really a function of goals and perspective. This is not a chicken or the egg question, however, because achievement has a history - a definite beginning and a process of follow-through.
Here's the Beginning. Making a Decision - Goals are a Tool of Choice. To set meaningful goals that will last, focus on the "What" and the "Why."
Why should I enroll my child in piano lessons? In what ways will my child benefit from piano lessons?
Example 1: In addition to building a fun, life-long skill, piano lessons help children learn
• Key Reading and Math Skills
• How to Set Goals to Achieve their Dreams
• The Need for Persistence in Learning
• How to take Responsibility for their Success
Example 2: I love my children and want to help them live out their potential and to prepare them for a positive future with activities that are challenging and and that provide long-term rewards. Here's the Follow-Through. Once you have made a decision and set your course, plan to re-direct your focus whenever you begin to veer off course. Don't begin by thinking this will not happen to you. This happens to everybody! Setting goals is the easy part, staying on course and following through takes practice. But the only way to overcome distractions that will inevitably come is to be prepared with a plan and give it time to work.
Here's the Plan for Achievement. Get a piece of paper and write down the "What" and the "Why." Post it in several locations where you'll see it throughout your day. Then when you have that inevitable low day and begin to think "Piano lessons are expensive," "It takes time to drive the kids to their lessons," or your child complains (because that's what kids do best) you can look at your goals and remember the "What" and the "Why" and find your passion and your motivation again. This is the best way to stay focused and follow through with your piano goals in each New Year. Help your children do the same and you'll be preparing them for a positive future of success.
To learn the best way to share the gift of music with children visit Amazon.com for my Piano Bears Musical Stories for Children The exciting Piano Bears Musical Stories for children ages 5 to 11 feature the loveable characters, Mrs. Treble Beary and her new piano student, Albeart Littlebud. Children love following along with Albeart to Mrs. Treble Beary's piano studio in Musical Acres Forest. Here they learn what piano lessons are all about in a fun way that kids readily understand and appreciate! Piano students laugh and giggle while reading "Little Bear's Musical Garden" and "Little Bear's Piano Goals."
For a wealth of f'ree information and piano music online visit Piano Bears Music Education Resources Don't Wait to Share the Gift of Music!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Cynthia_VanLandingham
By Cynthia VanLandingham
There is no better time than the New Year to begin piano lessons. If you have been thinking of enrolling your child in piano lessons, don't wait because piano lessons are so valuable for children. Parents know this, but a common excuse given is "We are so busy, how will we find the time?" The truth is that all human activity is goal driven, but we don't all focus on goals that will bring us the most benefit over the long term. To do this we need to manage our time, but the catch is that managing our time is really a function of goals and perspective. This is not a chicken or the egg question, however, because achievement has a history - a definite beginning and a process of follow-through.
Here's the Beginning. Making a Decision - Goals are a Tool of Choice. To set meaningful goals that will last, focus on the "What" and the "Why."
Why should I enroll my child in piano lessons? In what ways will my child benefit from piano lessons?
Example 1: In addition to building a fun, life-long skill, piano lessons help children learn
• Key Reading and Math Skills
• How to Set Goals to Achieve their Dreams
• The Need for Persistence in Learning
• How to take Responsibility for their Success
Example 2: I love my children and want to help them live out their potential and to prepare them for a positive future with activities that are challenging and and that provide long-term rewards. Here's the Follow-Through. Once you have made a decision and set your course, plan to re-direct your focus whenever you begin to veer off course. Don't begin by thinking this will not happen to you. This happens to everybody! Setting goals is the easy part, staying on course and following through takes practice. But the only way to overcome distractions that will inevitably come is to be prepared with a plan and give it time to work.
Here's the Plan for Achievement. Get a piece of paper and write down the "What" and the "Why." Post it in several locations where you'll see it throughout your day. Then when you have that inevitable low day and begin to think "Piano lessons are expensive," "It takes time to drive the kids to their lessons," or your child complains (because that's what kids do best) you can look at your goals and remember the "What" and the "Why" and find your passion and your motivation again. This is the best way to stay focused and follow through with your piano goals in each New Year. Help your children do the same and you'll be preparing them for a positive future of success.
To learn the best way to share the gift of music with children visit Amazon.com for my Piano Bears Musical Stories for Children The exciting Piano Bears Musical Stories for children ages 5 to 11 feature the loveable characters, Mrs. Treble Beary and her new piano student, Albeart Littlebud. Children love following along with Albeart to Mrs. Treble Beary's piano studio in Musical Acres Forest. Here they learn what piano lessons are all about in a fun way that kids readily understand and appreciate! Piano students laugh and giggle while reading "Little Bear's Musical Garden" and "Little Bear's Piano Goals."
For a wealth of f'ree information and piano music online visit Piano Bears Music Education Resources Don't Wait to Share the Gift of Music!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Cynthia_VanLandingham
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