This is a quick way to learn how to read and recognize notes written on the staff and on the piano. However, there is no replacement for learning how to sound smooth and pretty on the piano than with step by step instruction and with songs that allows gradual progress. Recognizing the names of the bass and treble clef notes can be fun and rather simple. All you have to do is memorize a word for each note, like this. Bass clef space notes: A C E G (All Cows Eat Grass) Bass clef line notes: G B D F A (Good Boys Do Fine Always) Treble clef space notes: F A C E (This spells “face”) Treble clef line notes: E G B D F (Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge) Now the fun begins. Continue Reading
Piano Lessons Increases Brain Power
Have you ever considered playing piano to be an incredible source of stimuli for your brain? Are you part of the millions who believe that age affects your brain performance? Research shows that the very things that you believe are not possible due to mental decay, are actually the very things you should be doing to defy mental decay! Learning piano is a perfect stimuli to prevent “brain sluggishness” due to it’s unique gradually progressive, and intensely concentrated communication between your brain, your eyes, both hands, all 10 fingers, your feet, calculation of rhythm, isolated muscle pressure, vocalizing and all this with precise execution, simultaneously at exact timed Continue Reading
How do I know if my fingering is correct?
I received an email from a student who asked a very good question, and thought I would post the question here, so everyone can benefit from the answer: Dear Lisa, I like your method of teaching. It’s all coming back to me from years ago when I took lessons for a couple of years. My only question is if it’s possible with online lessons to learn the correct fingering as you get into more complex pieces? I wouldn’t want to pick up bad habits that would be difficult to unlearn later on. ANSWERED BY LISA: I am so glad you asked that. One of my pet peeves is fingering. If you follow my instructions, and not ignore the fingering I teach, you will be just fine. You are responsible when Continue Reading
Learn Piano on a Keyboard
Can you learn piano on a keyboard? Absolutely! Oops, I might get some teachers and students who will disagree with me, but I am going to take a stand and I’ll tell you why. First, you should know that the piano and the keyboard have the same exact pattern of keys and reading music for both instruments are exactly the same! Second, you should also know that even though you can learn on a keyboard, there is a recommended minimum requirement that will work the best. You should have a keyboard (any brand or model) that has at least 61 keys, and have the touch sensitivity feature. The touch sensitivity feature is what allows you to play a key and produce a loud or quiet sound, according to how Continue Reading
Piano Lessons: 88 Keys, Oh My! Where do I begin?
Whether you have a small keyboard with 61 keys, or a full size piano with 88 keys, it’s still seems endless, with no beginning or end. The only way to tell the keys apart are whether they are black or white! Argh,… how are you going to learn the names and locations of so many keys! I have very good news for you.. the piano is a repeat of 7 keys, over and over! How the Piano is Organized Learning how the piano keys are organized will give you a strong feeling of confidence and a head start before you start reading music. I am going to teach you in just a few easy steps, how to look at your piano and not feel overwhelmed. Let’s start by looking at the black keys. You may or may not have Continue Reading
Welcome to Lisa’s Piano Blog!
I have to thank my friend Kidino, once again for a beautiful job designing my new blog page! Wow... I am hoping to see all of you here, visiting and making comments on my blog posts! This will be a fun place to visit full of information and answers to all your questions about learning piano! ~smile~ Your Online Piano Teacher, Lisa http://www.LearnPianoOnline.com Continue Reading