Aside from learning to play the keyboard just for fun, students often choose to play the keyboard because it is said to be easier than learning to play a piano.
Playing the keyboard is a little different than playing the piano. In addition to the basic white and black keys, the keyboard offers additional functions that contribute to various rhythms and different ways to create sound. Most keyboards come with a handful of instrumental songs built in that you can play with the tap of a button. They also generally have small pads you can tap to create drum-like sounds.
Having these additional options available makes the keyboard a more versatile and useful instrument, not to mention that they are also portable and significantly less expensive than pianos.
Music fans have several choices in how they can learn to play the keyboard, depending on their personal financial situation, their level of commitment, their learning style, and their previous experience with reading sheet music.
1. One way to learn to play keyboard is to teach yourself. This method of learning the keyboard takes a lot of practice, self-discipline, and trial and error. If you aren't already familiar with notes and chords, you'll need to learn that on your own first. This is the least expensive way to learn to play keyboard. You will likely have to purchase books, CDs, an online membership, or sheet music to get started though.
2. Another inexpensive way to learn to play the keyboard is to play the virtual version through an online keyboard site or CD. This provides an easy way to learn the keys and practice without investing in the keyboard until you are sure it is something you want to stick with.
3. Another option is to hire a professional to teach you to play the keyboard. This option can be a little pricy, and finding the right instructor may take a little extra time, but it can be the best option for someone serious about playing the keyboard.
Though leaning to play the keyboard may be easier than learning to play the piano, learning how to play songs requires just as much practice and commitment. The only prerequisite for playing the keyboard is being able to read sheet music. Learning to read notes and chords is a good place for beginners to start.
Don't expect to be able to play songs from the radio right off the bat. Learning to play keyboard takes a lot of time and effort. The best way to learn is to start with easy songs and concentrate on one short song each week. As the song becomes easier for you to master, you can move onto the next song or make minor changes to the same song to create a different effect.
No matter what method you choose to lean to play the keyboard, the same simple tips apply:
1. Nothing replaces the good old-fashioned advice to practice, practice, practice.
2. Use gradual progression from the easiest songs to the more complicated ones.
3. Don't expect to sound like a professional keyboard player when you are learning to play the keyboard. Those polished sounds will come later after you have mastered the basics.
Author Resource:-
Duane Shinn is the author of a free newsletter on piano chords & chord progressions available at "Piano Lessons"
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