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QuestionCan you learn to play the piano at any age?Michael Noble is a professional concert pianist who received his PhD in Piano Performance from the Yale School of Music. He is a previous contemporary music fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation and has performed at Carnegie Hall and at other venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia.You absolutely can. Of course, it is usually easier when you are younger (between 4 and 14 is ideal).
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QuestionIs it easy to learn the piano?Michael Noble is a professional concert pianist who received his PhD in Piano Performance from the Yale School of Music. He is a previous contemporary music fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation and has performed at Carnegie Hall and at other venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia.Like anything worthwhile, it takes patience and dedication. I would say, a basic proficiency is not too difficult to attain, but mastery of the instrument takes a lifetime.
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QuestionHow long does it take to learn piano for adults?Michael Noble is a professional concert pianist who received his PhD in Piano Performance from the Yale School of Music. He is a previous contemporary music fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation and has performed at Carnegie Hall and at other venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia.This depends on what level the adult wants to attain and how assiduous the adult is in practicing.
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QuestionCan anyone learn the piano?Michael Noble is a professional concert pianist who received his PhD in Piano Performance from the Yale School of Music. He is a previous contemporary music fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation and has performed at Carnegie Hall and at other venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia.Yes, I believe anyone can learn the piano. It takes dedication and practice, however.
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QuestionCan I play the piano in order to get better at the violin?Community AnswerIf you don't already know how to read music, learning piano will help you to do that, but otherwise not really. Learning a new musical instrument is all about the physical mechanics of producing sound. You're pressing keys to hit mallets on a piano and using a bow to draw sound out of a string on a violin. Pretty different physical skills.
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QuestionI have recently quit piano for about four months, and I am afraid my fingers are not quick as before. What should I do?Community AnswerIf you practiced a lot when you were playing piano, your brain and muscles will remember the motions. If it was only 4 months that you stopped, your fingers should still know plenty. I wouldn't worry. Before you start piano lessons again, maybe try a few old songs you used to do and see if it comes back. Practice a lot, and your skills will return.
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QuestionWhat are the basic and easiest songs to start with for a beginner?Community AnswerAlmost every piano player starts with Chopsticks and Heart and Soul. Unconventional options include We Used to Vacation by Cold War Kids (you just need to understand chords, really) and Someone Like You by Adele. But there is an "easy piano" version of just about any song that isn't written specifically for piano virtuosos.
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QuestionCan I play drum to get better at piano?Community AnswerPlaying the drum can help you, but only in rhythm. If you want to get a better experience with reading the notes, playing another instrument such as string instruments can help you, but it's not a bad thing to play the drums to get better at piano.
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