Week 3 of learning to play the piano has definitely been the most progress I have seen to date. I focused on quarter, half and whole notes this week, while also trying to get a better grasp on finger placement on the keys. I am happy to report that I was able to play “Merry Had a Little Lamb” and while that is not going to get my invited on the stage at the next duelling pianos performance, it certainly strikes a tune with my kids as they have been singing along to me keying away. While in reality I am keying one slow note at a time, in my mind I can’t help by feel like I am blazing a trail of notes as I shred the piano.
I have found many useful videos on Youtube to teach me along as I try new things on the piano, unfortunately I have yet to find a very good App that can guide me along as they all look great off the start but then quickly upon filling out a profile are asked for your credit card information. I am going to keep looking for something that can guide me a little bit better than my self paced approach I am currently taking. Well, I must get back to practicing as I continue on my journey to becoming a piano SUPERSTAR!
Byron,
I love how you’re using a sense of humour to explain your experience in learning the piano, thus far. It makes it a really enjoyable read! Are you learning the same songs alongside your daughter or different ones?
Thanks for replying Alicia, up to this point it has basically been me trying to learn songs that are WAAAAAY out of my skill level and then I see my daughter learning basic songs so I divert back to try and catch up to here progress, haha.
It sounds like your progress in learning the piano is going great! I am happy to hear that you are able to play songs that your kids are able to join in singing, that’s awesome! I was never able to play the piano as I felt that my hands were to slow and I couldn’t keep up with the notes that needed to be played. I always got frustrated, so I give you props for being so determined to keep learning! Can’t wait to see what other songs you are able to play! Maybe post a video of you playing?