I want to learn the piano or maybe the guitar?
I want to learn how to play the piano by ear and to also read music. But I dont know where to start on my keyboard, I cant afford lessons and I’m so afraid I’m going to fail. I’m afraid I’ll never be able to learn how to play the piano. All the notes…keys…sharps, flats, it all seems so very hard. Please, help me. Also would it be easier to learn the guitar?
Was anyone self taught?How did you start?
Yes, I was self-taught on guitar and piano. Piano is a little easier, at least in the beginning. But both instruments are difficult. Don’t believe the people that tell you it’s too hard to play by ear, or that you won’t be as good as if you took formal classical lessons. That’s nonsense. It’s outdated thinking and the people who say that are simply regurgitating what they were once told. If you play nothing but piano concertos, that logic is fine. But if you play modern music those methods simply don’t apply.
Youtube is an invaluable resource for learning to play an instrument. That is the first place I’d go. Pick a song you like…say "Apologize" by One Republic, and search "how to play apologize" on Youtube. Guess what? You’ve got 10 volunteers willing to each you how to play the song. People love to share what they know. Also some of those teachers on Youtube have their own subscription-based websites with many more songs, techniques, and details. They will provide links of course.
Good luck! Don’t say "I’m so afraid I’m going to fail" anymore. You’re not going to fail. As Yoda said, "Do or do not. There is no ‘try.’" Play for your own enjoyment. This isn’t a contest.
It would definitely be easier to learn the guitar. And whenever I want to learn something and dont think I can afford it. Then i always go to a family member who does know it. And if u dont have one then buy a book about it.
I always wanted to be a swimmer so I got a baby sitting job until i can save the money for swimming lessons. then i would always go to my friends house to swim in her large size pool.
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It is very hard for most people to learn an instrument by ear and it is somewhat limiting as well. If you can, look around your community for beginner "How To" books. Go to a music store and ask them if they could advise you of someplace that may sell them second hand or if they know of any pianists who are willing to volunteer their time to a low-income student. Churches tend to be good sources of these people, as well as local city orchestras and schools. You could also check your local college to see if a student has the time and ability to teach you as a service project of some sort.
In my opinion, piano is an excellent instrument to learn first because many instruments and singers play a portion of the range that a piano covers. It will help you learn many other instruments faster if you decide you want to expand. And, since it seems as though you’ve already got a keyboard, you’re already set up to start working on it.
Not sure if any of this helps.
Good Luck!
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Yes, I was self-taught on guitar and piano. Piano is a little easier, at least in the beginning. But both instruments are difficult. Don’t believe the people that tell you it’s too hard to play by ear, or that you won’t be as good as if you took formal classical lessons. That’s nonsense. It’s outdated thinking and the people who say that are simply regurgitating what they were once told. If you play nothing but piano concertos, that logic is fine. But if you play modern music those methods simply don’t apply.
Youtube is an invaluable resource for learning to play an instrument. That is the first place I’d go. Pick a song you like…say "Apologize" by One Republic, and search "how to play apologize" on Youtube. Guess what? You’ve got 10 volunteers willing to each you how to play the song. People love to share what they know. Also some of those teachers on Youtube have their own subscription-based websites with many more songs, techniques, and details. They will provide links of course.
Good luck! Don’t say "I’m so afraid I’m going to fail" anymore. You’re not going to fail. As Yoda said, "Do or do not. There is no ‘try.’" Play for your own enjoyment. This isn’t a contest.
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22 years playing experience
I can play both instruments -I was taught to play the piano but I taught myself to play the guitar. In my opinion, piano is harder. There are certain techniques and hand positions etc. that can be difficult to learn without a teacher. Co-ordination and timing is also a big factor.
Guitar on the other hand..I taught myself using free online tabs. Just learn how to read them..they’re quite easy. The tabs are set up to look like the strings of the guitar and the numbers they give you correspond to the fret number. You might want to start off using plastic strings instead of metal if you’re a beginner. It’s much easier on the fingers although the metal strings sound fabulous
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