Piano Do's and Don'ts for Beginners

Introduction

The piano is one of the most loved instruments in the world. Musicians and artists greatly seek its clear, bright piano sounds or as some prefer a more mellow, dark and rich tone. Whatever it is that charms you in a piano we all agree that music on earth will never be the same without it.

History

The piano (full name pianoforte) is a stringed musical instrument invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the 17th century. Most modern keyboards have a row of 52 white keys and 36 shorter black keys, 88 in total. Some of the best piano composers known are Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Liszt, Brahms and Schubert.

If you're a beginner or know someone genuinely interested in learning how to play the piano, then these tips are for you.

1. Do know what are the types of piano and purchase the most suitable one for you. Having a piano of your own is a must. Learning the basics can be slow and great patience is needed but access to a keyboard is a must. Visit the nearest showrooms at The Pianoforte for a real experience.

Don't buy the most expensive one at first. Yes, if you have the resources you could be fascinated in buying the best piano in the market, but you're still learning, instead of focusing on the instrument focus on studying your lesson first.

     Types of Piano:

                Upright Pianos

                Grand Pianos

                Digital Pianos

                Children’s Toy Piano

2. Do place your piano in a good location. One that is it can be easily accessible, for practices and two it should be far away from distractions, for example, television. The instrument should be located where you can easily be tempted to play one or two songs every time you pass by.

Don't put it out of sight. If your child is the one learning how to play they will not be motivated if the piano is in a dark corner.

3. Do practice. Everybody knows that practice makes permanent and it could lead to perfection when it comes to the piano. For beginners, a 10-15 minute of training daily is recommended. Just like brushing your teeth make practising a habit and you'll be surprised after a few weeks, you'll look forward to playing and enjoying what you do. Gradually, you can increase the time for training while your muscles will memorize the movements (muscle memory).

Don't learn as much as you can in the beginning for long hours. You will tire yourself and get frustrated because the sound you make is far from being pleasant. Instead, make short 10-minute routines daily.

4. Do proper playing posture. As a rule of the thumb, sit in an upright position. Your feet should be parallel to the floor, in case they are children provide a footrest. Your arms should be higher than the keyboard and your finger should look like its placed comfortably on your knees.

Don't sit like your belly touches your piano when you’re inhaling; it means your too close or feels the need to stretch your arms intensely to reach the keys, then you're too far away.

5. Do have a good teacher. A teacher will give you the right fundamentals. They will provide you with the motivation that you badly need and instill good habits for you. The only disadvantage of having a teacher is expensive to hire.