How to Play the Piano ( Part 3 : Developing Your Skills )

How to Play the Piano ( Part 3 : Developing Your Skills )

1, Study sheet music. The language of sheet music notation may seem difficult at first, but with a teacher or good guidebook andContinue Reading >

How to Play the Piano ( Part 2 : Basic Techniques and Theory )

How to Play the Piano ( Part 2 : Basic Techniques and Theory )

1. Learn about the keyboard. The keyboard of a piano repeats its notes from top to bottom across several octaves. This means thatContinue Reading >

How to Play the Piano ( Part 1 : Equipment and Setup )

How to Play the Piano ( Part 1 : Equipment and Setup )

1. Acquire a piano. Most teachers recommend that you purchase an actual piano to keep and practice on at home. Pianos vary widelyContinue Reading >

How To Play Guitar For Beginners ( Part 3 : Sticking With It )

How To Play Guitar For Beginners ( Part 3 : Sticking With It )

1. Manage the finger pain. There'll be a point at which things will seem bleak: you can't quite get to each chord asContinue Reading >

How To Play Guitar For Beginners ( Part 2 : Playing Chords )

How To Play Guitar For Beginners ( Part 2 : Playing Chords )

1. Learn first position chords. A chord is a harmonic group of at least three notes. For beginning guitar, there are two basicContinue Reading >

How To Play Guitar For Beginners ( Part 1 : Learning the Basics )

How To Play Guitar For Beginners ( Part 1 : Learning the Basics )

1. Identify the parts of the guitar. Whether you're playing an electric or an acoustic guitar, the instrument is essentially wood and metal.Continue Reading >