I was just wondering how long it takes most people to play using both
hands with real simple music.

I have been trying to learn piano for about a month and feel like I am
getting no where except I can now find the keys..as in being able to
find stuff beyond middle C.

I am also trying to learn how to read bass clef

Cindy

At 27 Dec 2007 22:10:06 -0800 hunyface@aol.com wrote:

Hi,

I have written this more often here: You really should get a teacher, be
it only once a month.
As to your question: I would say 3-6 months, depending on talent, input
in time and effectiveness of study.
Rene.

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Cindy,
Hang in there; it will come. I don't know what your age is, but if you have
been playing a month, maybe even the "simple" things you mention are too
hard. I know that when I began 3 years ago...

An interesting question in a fast changing environment.

I have been playing all my life, and from time to time
I visit a pro to help me along. The big difference between
years gone by, and now, is the digital keyboard and
computers. If you have a good keyboard ( and I mean good
with graded
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On Dec 28, 12:10 am, "hunyf...@aol.com" aol.com> wrote:

I remember my first experiences with Suzuki Piano (I started at 40
instead of 4 years old). Playing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" with
an arpegiated bass line took two weeks of playing hands seperate. Of
course I was doing lots of other stuff (scales and hands together
melodies an octave apart) along with that for as much as two hours a
day. After seeing little progress I took a day off and voila I could
play it. Not perfect mind you but it was there after a week it
sounded very nice.

Somehow got cut up.

I have been playing all my life, and from time to time
I visit a pro teacher to help me along. The big difference between
years gone by, and now, is the digital keyboard and
computers. If you have a good keyboard ( and I mean good
with graded hammer action) coupled with the right midi
software, you can learn faster than ever.

If you have this sort of equipment,
my advice to you is to get some very simple midi
piano files and slow the temp way down. Try
each hand seperately then start putting them together.

Once you can play the piece with both hands slowly,
start increasing the tempo.

I use a program called band-in-a-box, and it
has a wealth of jazz riffs and other songs I learned by imitiation.
The computer gives you instant feedback, and it is a big advantage
over a traditional teacher.

Good Luck

Jim

Cindy,
Do you have a teacher.

The length of time it takes to reach a satisfying level of competency on the
piano varies with;

On Dec 28, 12:26 pm, "jimz" tricomachine.com> wrote:

Hi Cindy

On most acoustic pianos it takes a little more effort
to get a note to sound in the lower registers than
the upper. Good digital pianos will try and re-create
that feel.

It will do you no good to practice on a digital piano that
does not simulate good acoustic piano action. There
are many low cost digital pianos out there that have
an organ touch. Stay away from those.

For my money, Yamaha is the best. I have a P-250
stage piano. It is no longer avaliable having been
replaced by the cp300. I practice on it every day, and
have no problem transporting my efforts to an acoustic
grand. They are a bit pricey however. Mine cost around
$1800. You can get it's little brother the p-140 that has
great action for around $1100. I do know there are
cheaper brands out there Casio, etc. but I don't know
much about them. I'm sure there are good ones
that compare to mine.

On Dec 29, 7:55 pm, "hunyf...@aol.com" aol.com> wrote:

Ah, but that's the best way to learn!