Important piano concepts to know

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monocle_layton said:

Paperboy_J said:
Are you learning from a teacher or are you teaching yourself? If I understand your post correctly, you're trying to learn how to play a musical instrument without any prior musical knowledge whatsoever which, in my opinion, is damn near impossible. I think you need a teacher to learn the basics first, or at the very least, go on YouTube or something to see if you can get some free lessons.


" I've been learning to not only play piano, but study music theory and sheet reading."

The three go hand in hand, and you really need some basic knowledge if you're serious. I certainly can't speak for everyone and I know everyone is different, but when I was first learning it was extremely difficult WITH a teacher.
If you're going into it blind and trying to "guess" at what's what, or trying to wing it, it's going to be difficult. I can't even imagine doing that myself.

Yep, doing it alone. Started without even knowing what a chord or octave was lol

 

Anyway, a lot of people have said the same thing. I'm thankful enough to be able to play pieces such as Chopin's Prelude in E minor and others. I also have bought a few books to learn and memorize the different chords, along with music theory and info in general.

 

In a few months I'll probably get a teacher. For now, I want to see how far I can go alone with no one helping

Also, this might not be the most academic advice, but I find it most important to practice the *music*, not the technical aspect. So, when you can decently play a piece, don't jump to the next one, make it as beautiful as you can. Technique will come with time.