I bought masel an electric piano. I want to finally learn some music theory and learn how to tinkle dem keys.
I got a free three months of flowkey.com and on YouTube Bitesize Piano and Pianote seem to be good resources for song tutorials and lessons.
Anyone got any tips on how to master the ivories?
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NPD - Yamaha P145BT
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My main goal is to be able to play this with my eyes closed while I visualise the discovery of dead mafioso
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Nice! Heard good things about Yamaha's range.
As far as tips, keep the piano somewhere you'll want to play it often. Position and posture are important, also moving your arm instead of your hand to move up and down. It's easier (at least to me) to get hand cramps/carpal tunnel on piano than guitar or bass so be careful. Get a good sustain pedal that doesn't squeak. Learn some simple songs, but also always have a pop song you think is just above your skill level and obsess over playing it for a few days. I think the Layla goal you mentioned is kind of perfect for that, songs that are centered around the white keys but have at least a few more interesting chords (and also not too fast). I've found Bowie and Lou Reed songs are also fun and rewarding to learn...film scores and game soundtracks as well. I can't give much advice when it comes to theory, other than the more songs you learn you start to understand how different inversions and roots can make chords sound completely different.
As far as tips, keep the piano somewhere you'll want to play it often. Position and posture are important, also moving your arm instead of your hand to move up and down. It's easier (at least to me) to get hand cramps/carpal tunnel on piano than guitar or bass so be careful. Get a good sustain pedal that doesn't squeak. Learn some simple songs, but also always have a pop song you think is just above your skill level and obsess over playing it for a few days. I think the Layla goal you mentioned is kind of perfect for that, songs that are centered around the white keys but have at least a few more interesting chords (and also not too fast). I've found Bowie and Lou Reed songs are also fun and rewarding to learn...film scores and game soundtracks as well. I can't give much advice when it comes to theory, other than the more songs you learn you start to understand how different inversions and roots can make chords sound completely different.