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Lesson 5: Playing Simple Songs
- Now that we've learned some of the basic notes, chords and scales, we can start to work towards playing a few simple songs. Now don't get ahead of yourself by thinking you can start out by playing Mozart, Chopin or, heaven-forbid, even Elton John. We all have to start somewhere, and when you're learning piano for the first time, simpler is better. In this section we will learn a few very simple songs that you can start playing to give you a feel for the piano.
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Hot Cross Buns
- Listen: Hot Cross Buns
- Notes Used: C, D, E
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Mary Had A Little Lamb
- Listen: Mary Had A Little Lamb
- Notes Used: C, D, E, F
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat
- Listen: Row, Row, Row Your Boat
- Notes Used: C, D, E, F, G, C(2)
- Okay, these are probably not the most exciting songs for you to learn how to play and you may get sick of them pretty quick. That's all right. Small steps are good when you are first starting out. Don't worry. With enough practice you'll be playing more complicated songs in no time. Once you've mastered these three songs, you can move onto ones that are a little more difficult. Check out this resource for sheet music and midi files for beginning piano songs.
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Lesson 6: Practicing
- Now that you know some of the basics of playing the piano, it is important that you practice these lessons frequently and thoroughly. As with any instrument, the only way to ensure that you keep getting better at the piano is to play often and to practice what you know.
I know that practicing isn't always fun, and can sometimes be quite frustrating. But know this: The more you practice, the better you will get, and the more fun you will have the next time you practice. Here are a few tips on how to get the most out of your practice sessions:
- Stretch your fingers out before playing. You may want to flex your fingers or crack your knuckles, whatever gets them limber and ready to play.
- Start your practice session by playing scales. This will help to loosen up your fingers.
- Practice every day, even if it's only for a few minutes (although you should try to play for an hour a day).
- Try to practice in a room or area that is relatively quiet and free from interruptions.
- Take a break every half-hour or so in order to refresh yourself.
- Now that you know some of the basics of playing the piano, it is important that you practice these lessons frequently and thoroughly. As with any instrument, the only way to ensure that you keep getting better at the piano is to play often and to practice what you know.
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Conclusion
- With the right instruction, determination and patience, you should have no problem learning how to play the piano. It won't happen overnight of course! But it will happen eventually. These lessons should serve as a first step in learning how to play the piano and should be used as a jumping off point to more advanced piano lessons and instruction. Once you know the basics, learning advanced piano techniques should become much easier. But don't get discouraged if you run into some rough spots. It happens to everyone. The most important thing for you to do is to keep playing, keep practicing, and keep having fun!
- Return to Lesson 4: Learning Piano Scales
