Question for you piano players?
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It takes several years, and daily practice.  If you are sufficiently motivated, a minimum of about three years, I think. A decent used piano would likely set you back a couple of thousand dollars.  \n\nYou will want to take lessons, usually once a week during that time, to teach you music theory as well as finger placement and tempo, interpretation of the music.
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get old fashion tuning forks, and tune it by your ear. That is how they were tuned for hundreds of years, and regardless, it will sound right to you!\n\nIn 1975 my friend introduced me to tunning pianos. I had NO clue, but could match the strings to the sound of the tunning fork.
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I know google and yahoo inside out and I've searched high and low but Im in the same boat as you are.  You can only find a bit here and a bit there.  Tell me what level you are at and i can give you a video to download of me playing the notes.  Just pick and song and I can have a video in about 7 days so you can see my fingers slowly.  I teach piano the traditional way but visually/aurally learning the song is much easier.  Classical pieces require the sheets but all latest rock/pop etc don;t. Request the video for FREE at pianobible.com
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Well I just started learning jazz piano in the fall to accompany my singing.  I actually learned some good rhythm patterns for the standards so far, I know they arent pop or rock songs, but it might help.\n\nSome suggestions:\nIn the left hand you can play the root tone (C7 it would be C) and then the 5th note (G) alternating.  So like on the first beat C and then on the 3 beat G.  To make it more interesting play the C on the 1 and the 2.5 (leading to the G) and then the G on the 3 and 4.5.  (I usually do that on swing songs, so you play the offbeats right before the next beat so it has that swing feel)  You play the chord in the right hand on the 1 and 3. (or in swing songs sometimes on the 1.5 or you play the chord on the 4.5 of the measure before)  Also for the left hand you can think of a bass line, which is a little more complicated.  Where you play bass notes on each note according to the chord and you lead it to the next chord.  I believe that the notes on 1 and 3 should be in the chord.  Im not very good at that yet, so I cant really say much more about bass lines.\n\nFor bossa (or a latin feel), you play the left hand like my first example but in a straight feel.  Then you play the chord in the right hand on the 1 (1/8note) 2 (dotted 1/4) 3+ (1/4note) \n\nAnother suggestions is to listen carefully to music you like and hear what they are playing.  Try putting up the bass and figure out what they are playing exactly in the bass. Then analyze the chords, try playing along. It takes some time and effort but will help develop your hearing and make you a better musician.  \n\nIt might help to get an experienced musician to give you lessons. I would suggest going to jam sessions and finding a piano player you like and ask he/she if they would give you lessons.  I really learned a lot in a short time with the help of guided lessons.  (I know some other patterns as well, but they are difficult to explain in a forum, it helps to see and hear them in person.)
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Go 2\n\n\nwww.piano.com
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my fave thing to do is to listen to music or inspire myself as i play my piano.......i love doing these things usually when i need to make my day brighter
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I took piano for 8 years, dance for 2 years, played sports my whole life.  I love to play the piano more than anything!
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Check the local university.  They usually have music type classes offered each semester.  If you are in a smaller town, check with the piano player at your church...they may be able to point you in the right direction.  If nothing else go to a music store and maybe they can give you some information about who gives lessons.  Good Luck.
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piano cuz it's the mother of others
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if you play the piano well enough by ear, or read notes well enough to do key transpositions, you should be able to play most any piece in "C" quite easily. do not be confined to the key indicated in the sheet or to the key in which you hear the piece actually played. Enjoy!
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Guitar:\n\nhttp://www.netspace.org/~mts/guit_tut/tutorial.htm\n\nPiano:\n\nhttp://www.tutorialguide.net/music/how_to_play_the_piano/
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Practice each hand seperate, then put both hands together working on just small chunks. Work on getting the notes, then the rhythms and then adding in the dynamics and expression. And if you dont have a piano teacher.. getting one would be a good idea
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I play as much time as I can find free.I also play the guitar.My favorite song that I play now is The Sonatin from Beethoven.I also practice F-dur,C-dur,G-dur,a-mol,e-mol to practice the fastnes of fingers.It ain't easy,but,what can I say?I just don't like quiting.I play some song till I think I'm don,till it is perfect.The time that I put in it depends form each of the song.My piano teacher tells me if I am wrong somewhere and I try to don't repeat mistakes.
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You probably think PRACTISING the piano is boring, but really, I think if a piano is played beautifully, nobody can resist listening to it. But, even if you are not the best player in the world, you could still appreciate piano playing by listening to CD and going to concerts.
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Wow! you are preach-in to the choir! same thing happened to me. Well if you're new to it then i say give it some time. I did and now i love that i can just sit down at the piano and play a song. But if you've tried for more than a few years then i agree with Theresa.
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i have been playing for almost 20 years.  i think there is something very profound about playing an instrument, especially the piano.  i think classical is very underrated (something that should be observed live).  there is a passion that comes with the piano and playing several notes as once.  \n\ni think it also brings your experience as a person.  shows yourself how to have control and discipline and that hard work actually works.  the result is amazing knowing that you work on this piece and you made that sound come from your finger tips.  each note perfects by the way you touch, and how loud or soft it resonates from the piano itself... helps everywhere (even the bedroom) to have such an art!  did i get a little carried away there?
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You're right most piano songs do sound a bit lonely, I guess they just suit the piano most. I really like They by Jem, that's a good choice but it doesn't have a strong piano sound.\nTry Blue by Enya or other Enya songs most of them have a piano sound. Try the website below there are a lot of free polys on it as long as you have a wap phone.