Let’s begin your journey to playing piano with this simple Skoove guide. Learning to play piano is much easier than you think, and you can start right here. If you follow this step by step guide we can build your confidence and knowledge and you’ll be playing music in no time. Let’s get started!
Getting started with the piano begins with getting to know your instrument. Take a second to notice where the keys are, how the pedals feel under your feet and where Middle C is at the centre of the keyboard. You can try out different types of pianos to find the one that feels right for you and your piano goals. These early stages are all about building comfort and connection with the instrument. This will make sure you feel at home with the piano before you play your very first notes and songs.
If you’re interested in beginning your piano journey these articles are a perfect place to start.
Discover what type of piano or keyboard is right for you and your space.
Learn how piano keys are arranged and how to find your way around the keyboard.
Discover Middle C and learn why it’s a key starting point for beginners.
Understand what each pedal does and how it changes the sound of your playing.
How you sit and move at the piano can make a big difference to your playing. Making sure you have good posture and technique will help you play with ease and avoid tension and soreness. We will take a look at how to sit at the piano, position your hands with proper posture and technique. This will allow you to move in a more relaxed and natural way. These small habits can make a big difference to your playing and will create positive habits that you can take throughout your piano journey.
Following these articles is the best way to make sure you’re playing with proper posture and technique.
Learn how to sit comfortably at the piano to play with ease and avoid strain.
Learn simple hand positions and movements to play comfortably and smoothly from the start.
Music theory is the language behind music. By getting to grips with a few basics, you’ll learn concepts that help you understand how notes, chords and rhythms work together to create music. Music theory isn’t just about rules you need to follow, it’s about making sense of the sounds you hear and songs you love to play. A little bit of theory knowledge goes a long way and will allow you to understand what you’re doing on the piano and move forward with confidence and maybe even write some music of your own.
We have lots of articles to guide you through this interesting topic, have fun exploring them as you feel more comfortable with the piano.
Get to know the names of the notes and how they’re laid out on the keyboard.
Learn to read notes, rhythms and symbols on the staff.
Discover how chords work and how to play the ones you’ll use in real songs.
Understand simple scales and patterns that build coordination and finger strength.
Get to know the common signs and markings you’ll see in sheet music.
Ear training and sight reading aren’t required to start, but they’re powerful tools that make learning easier and help you play with more freedom. When developing your musical ear and sight reading a little goes a long way. With some basic understanding of what you’re hearing these skills help you recognize notes by sound, read music faster and feel more confident. As you grow, like leveling up your piano abilities over time you can understand what you’re doing and improve much faster, especially with the help of Skoove’s interactive lessons which will guide your beginners ear to masterful piano playing.
If you don’t know where to start these articles provide a great jumping on point for both ear training and sight reading.
Learn to recognize notes and chords by ear so you can play and learn without sheet music.
Practice reading and playing music at first glance.
Now that we have gotten to grips with the basics of piano playing it’s time to apply what you’ve learned so far and have fun with some real music. You’ve made a start with the basics, built new skills and now it’s time to put it all into practice. Beginning with some easy piano songs is a great way to bring all your newfound knowledge together. These simple tunes will help you build confidence, apply your piano skills and enjoy the fun of actually making music.
With this hand picked easy piano songs article finding new pieces to play couldn’t be easier. Let’s start making real music with Skoove!
Start with simple, fun songs to build confidence and see real progress.
