What to know before learning to play the piano?

If you have a desire to learn to play the piano, here are some tips to help you on your way.

• Find a teacher.
• Set goals.
• Learn the basics.
• Make practicing a priority.
• Find music you enjoy playing.
• Take it one step at a time.
• Be willing to make mistakes.
• Celebrate improvements.

Should I learn piano first?

Learning to play the piano first will provide valuable lessons in music theory, while allowing the child to experience success right from the first lesson. Children whose first instrument is piano will have a leg up on other students when they go on to learn other instruments.

How do I get serious about learning to play piano?

If you are serious about learning to play the piano, the first thing you will need to do is put those negative thoughts behind and start with an open mind. It does take time and yes, you have to learn the music notes, but it does not have to be boring, and it certainly does not have to take forever before you learn to play on your own.

How do you play the piano step by step?

Sit at the piano, put your right-hand (RH) thumb on middle C and your left-hand (LH) pinky on the C an octave lower. Your hands should look something like this: Now rest your fingers on the white keys. Each finger should have its own white key sitting naturally under it. No key should have two fingers above it.

Is it easier to learn piano scales first time?

When it comes to learning how to play the piano, learning things right the first time is much easier than trying to unlearn poor practices and relearn best practices in the future. Scales are often a piano student’s first step in learning how to play to the piano.

How do you play C on the piano with one finger?

Start on the bottom C with your fifth finger (pinky) on your left hand. Play D with your next (fourth) finger, then E with the third finger, F with the second finger, G with the thumb. Then cross over your thumb with your third finger to play the A with your third finger, B with your second finger, and end on C with your thumb.