Learn How to Play Your Piano by Ear
June 8, 2009
By Michelle Edward
Is everything you have learned as far as playing piano been correct? Think about the following information, and compare it to what you have learned is the latest as far as playing a piano.
Consider this...
Do you desire to be able to play your piano without hassling with music books or sheets?
Or maybe you want to be able to hum a good tune?
Are you senses visually not what they should be, but you desire to play a piano?
Haven't you learned that if you can hum a certain tune, that you can learn to play it?
Quite a few musicians that are professionals, didn't use instructors or any manuals to begin their careers. They learned by listening to a tone and then playing to the specific beat that the music had. No notes on a paper, or teachers helping.
1 - Get your things together. The main thing you have to have is a piano of maybe you have a keyboard. (We will be using the piano for our info though.) You need to have at least 3 fingers that you can use on your hands. Have time to do the necessary practice. Be sure the piano has been tuned recently.
2 - Remember a piano is made up of 88 keys. There are 12 notes all together counting sharp and flat notes, and the regular notes. The first of any of the white keys is designated as the A note, then the next white keys are as follows: B, then you come to C, go onto D, next is E, then F, and ends with G.
Then after the last white G - note, the next white note again becomes the A - note, then the repetition begins. This sequence is repeated until the last white note is done for about 7 times. That would include the black notes that represent flats and sharps.
3 - The Home is is also the not C. To find this C note look at the white note at the left of the pair of black keys not the threesome. If you still feel baffled the look closely at your piano. The very middle note on the piano is a C note. In fact it is called middle C. This is the beginning note in the C major chord.
If what you know about playing the piano is out dated, how is this going to control you decisions and actions? Be sure to not ignore important information on playing the piano.
The thumb of your right hand will serve as number 1 because it is put at the C straddled in the middle. From there, count all keys going to the right. Include the black keys.
When you reach 5, that note is the second note of the C chord. Put your middle finger on it. Then counting from 5 count the notes to 8, this will be the final note of the C chord. Place your little finger on that key.
Play it all in unison and you will see it makes an impressive sound.
4. Be familiar in using the above mentioned sequence... 1, 5, 8 counting. You could start with any note, just be sure that when you count, include the flats and sharps.
Use these chords as your roots. This will work perfectly if you decided to start on a sharp. You'll be making a sharp chord by then.
5 - You will understand what close listening and counting will do for your playing through enough practice.
As an example, when the number 5 in the chord goes down by 1 key then you are on number 4 key. This makes the major chord turn into a minor chord.
Now, if you're playing for a C chord, all you have to do is move your finger one key to the left to be able to produce a C minor.
Through the advantage of listening, you'll be able to distinguish the difference in sound. You'll be able to spot the slight differences in tune. Not unless you're deaf.
Some Practical Advice
Don't just stay in the piano's middle section. Travel around to other areas of the piano though for more unique sound.
Don't limit yourself in using one or two fingers. Through practice, you could use all fingers including both hands.
Practice, practice, and more practice.
This article's coverage of the information is as complete as it can be today. But you should always leave open the possibility that future research could uncover new facts.
Consider this...
Do you desire to be able to play your piano without hassling with music books or sheets?
Or maybe you want to be able to hum a good tune?
Are you senses visually not what they should be, but you desire to play a piano?
Haven't you learned that if you can hum a certain tune, that you can learn to play it?
Quite a few musicians that are professionals, didn't use instructors or any manuals to begin their careers. They learned by listening to a tone and then playing to the specific beat that the music had. No notes on a paper, or teachers helping.
1 - Get your things together. The main thing you have to have is a piano of maybe you have a keyboard. (We will be using the piano for our info though.) You need to have at least 3 fingers that you can use on your hands. Have time to do the necessary practice. Be sure the piano has been tuned recently.
2 - Remember a piano is made up of 88 keys. There are 12 notes all together counting sharp and flat notes, and the regular notes. The first of any of the white keys is designated as the A note, then the next white keys are as follows: B, then you come to C, go onto D, next is E, then F, and ends with G.
Then after the last white G - note, the next white note again becomes the A - note, then the repetition begins. This sequence is repeated until the last white note is done for about 7 times. That would include the black notes that represent flats and sharps.
3 - The Home is is also the not C. To find this C note look at the white note at the left of the pair of black keys not the threesome. If you still feel baffled the look closely at your piano. The very middle note on the piano is a C note. In fact it is called middle C. This is the beginning note in the C major chord.
If what you know about playing the piano is out dated, how is this going to control you decisions and actions? Be sure to not ignore important information on playing the piano.
The thumb of your right hand will serve as number 1 because it is put at the C straddled in the middle. From there, count all keys going to the right. Include the black keys.
When you reach 5, that note is the second note of the C chord. Put your middle finger on it. Then counting from 5 count the notes to 8, this will be the final note of the C chord. Place your little finger on that key.
Play it all in unison and you will see it makes an impressive sound.
4. Be familiar in using the above mentioned sequence... 1, 5, 8 counting. You could start with any note, just be sure that when you count, include the flats and sharps.
Use these chords as your roots. This will work perfectly if you decided to start on a sharp. You'll be making a sharp chord by then.
5 - You will understand what close listening and counting will do for your playing through enough practice.
As an example, when the number 5 in the chord goes down by 1 key then you are on number 4 key. This makes the major chord turn into a minor chord.
Now, if you're playing for a C chord, all you have to do is move your finger one key to the left to be able to produce a C minor.
Through the advantage of listening, you'll be able to distinguish the difference in sound. You'll be able to spot the slight differences in tune. Not unless you're deaf.
Some Practical Advice
Don't just stay in the piano's middle section. Travel around to other areas of the piano though for more unique sound.
Don't limit yourself in using one or two fingers. Through practice, you could use all fingers including both hands.
Practice, practice, and more practice.
This article's coverage of the information is as complete as it can be today. But you should always leave open the possibility that future research could uncover new facts.
About the Author:
Michelle Edward is classically trained to Grade 8 in Solo Piano. To learn how to play your piano by ear, check out Michelle's Review of Hear and Play at her website now.
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