So, who wouldn't want to be a drummer? It's a basic, primal urge, to grab a piece of wood, and whack something isn't it? Combine that instinct with the creative outlet that music provides, and you've got a powerful combination. I was a competitive drummer for 10 years, as a young man, and I know what that feels like.While the biggest factor, in deciding your success in learning to drum is your own desire, there's still something to be said for accessible learning tools. When I started to learn, I was lucky it was my father teaching...
Learning the guitar isn't too difficult to start with and the learner can be playing accompaniment to loads of popular tunes within no time at all. The only thing that is required to get you started is the mastery of a selection of simple chords along with a basic strumming technique.The difficult step however comes in advancing to the more intermediate and advanced levels of playing. For this reason the guitar is such a popular instrument because it permits the complete beginner to start playing without too much fuss which...
During the first phase of learning and mastering the guitar you'll want to get familiar with your guitar by getting down the basics of scales, chords and rhythm and learn how to play cords like E, C and A which are called "major" cords. Some free resources online to help you would be YouTube, about.com and ehow.com just to name a few.It's important to learn gradually and keep it fun by putting down the guitar and taking breaks when you feel frustrated. Giving yourself a hard time and saying negative things to yourself like "GOD...
For many people, being able to play the piano is a dream come true because not only does playing on the piano in a social gathering look elegant, it is a difficult art to master and is regarded as a great accomplishment, especially for the fairer sex. In fact, in the 18th and 19th centuries, young ladies were forced to learn the piano to impress prospective bridegrooms and their families.However in case of formal piano instruction, where a student has to rely on piano instruction books, the introduction to various types of confusing...
Beginners should try to choose simple and easy songs to learn. Such songs will help the beginner to grasp the fundamentals of playing the guitar, and help to build confidence.So how do you spot an easy song to learn? The simplest songs will consist of two or three chords. The slower love songs are generally the easiest to play. Some songs will only consist of the three basic chords - A major, C major, and D. When students have mastered the easier songs they can advance their skills by moving on to more difficult songs.Learning...
When trying to learn guitar notes one must figure out where to start. Interest in learning guitar has been drastically increased by the popularity of such games like rock band and guitar hero. As fun as these games are, they will not teach you how to play a real guitar. Below I have listed two huge tips that are not covered in the video games.One of the one of the biggest tips I would give is to build hand strength. This plays heavily into learning to play the guitar. You especially want to work the hand that plays the chords;...
People decide to learn guitar for a variety of reasons. Some want to be the next rock god and others just want to be able to play their favorite songs on their front porch. Whatever the reason is for you, you can teach yourself to play guitar. However it can be hard to know where to start.Here are a couple places you can start. If you don't have a guitar... If you already do have a guitar, then just skip ahead. If you don't, try checking with friends or coworkers to see if they have an extra guitar you could teach yourself...
If you have ever been to a wedding or another social gathering where the piano was being played, and you wished that you could play it, then you may want to learn how to play piano. Popular songs like the wedding march can get you a lot of work if you know how to play it well. Learning any new skill can benefit and enrich your life. Whether you want to play professionally as a hobby, learning to play piano can be very relaxing once you learn to play it well. If you want to learn how to play the piano or keyboard, the first...
Reading notes just to play the piano can in a sense cause headaches for some, regarding the fact that not all can read and create notes to play the music or make one. But in the modern type of era, one easy way to play piano without studying the notes can be done by learning the piano tab. A piano tab consisted of letters and numbers that determine the tones of the keys and the sound of each. Every key has a significant letter and numbers. The numbers stands for the octaves in the piano which is the start of the music. The small...
There are far more options for where you can get guitar instruction today than there were 20 years ago when I started playing. Let's have a quick look at a few of them and point out their pros and cons. - Guitar lessons from a local teacherThis is a very popular place to start and it's where I started. A quick thumb through the yellow pages, the local classifieds or a trip to the local music stores can uncover a bunch of local guitar teachers.The pros to this type of instruction are one on one time with the teacher and the...
Learning how to play guitar chords is one of the first steps beginner guitarists will take in developing their guitar skills. All students find it challenging at first, but the truth is that with practice, it holding down a chord will be as natural as holding a glass of water. All it takes is practice, just a couple of minutes a day.Here are some tips on how to effectively learn and practice guitar chords:Keep your fingers close to that metal fret which is closer to the body of the guitar, and push down hard on the string with...
Learning Metal guitar has similar principles to learning any type of guitar, the foundation is the same as far as learning the string names, basic chords and scales, but all too often, a lot of the learning material is too general. First of all, I would like to point out principles which should be followed by everybody when learning the guitar.Warm Up - It is always a good idea to warm your hands and fingers up become a practice session, it is possibly to do yourself a minor injury if not. There are scale patterns that you can...
Even though some of us may have been lucky enough to be born with some natural gifts and talents, a true artist is made not born. One thing that you will begin to notice while you learn how to play the piano, is that there is so much more to it then simply reading notes and banging keys.Every time that you practice playing the piano you will change slightly. You will become one step closer to becoming the polished and sophisticated player that you dream of becoming. Below are some traits that you will need in order to successfully...
Learning how to read piano notes involves several different concepts and requires much practice. Reading piano sheet music entails understanding the time and key signature, both bass and treble clefs, and being able to read the actual notes. In this article, I will teach you a quick and easy memorization trick to read piano notes.There are two clefs in piano sheet music. The notes in the lines and spaces read differently for each clef. These notes start at A, continue down the alphabet to G, and then repeat. For example, if...
If you have ever been to a wedding or another social gathering where the piano was being played, and you wished that you could play it, then you may want to learn how to play piano. Popular songs like the wedding march can get you a lot of work if you know how to play it well. Learning any new skill can benefit and enrich your life. Whether you want to play professionally as a hobby, learning to play piano can be very relaxing once you learn to play it well.If you want to learn how to play the piano or keyboard, the first thing...
You are no longer restricted to the four walls of the music classroom if you want to learn how to play the piano. Nor will you have to have an instructor by your side at all times. You can now get online piano courses that will allow you to learn in your own home.Online Piano Lessons For ChildrenLearning to play the piano at home can be a great option for children since there will be less tension for them in their own home environment. Your child will feel much happier with you guiding them through their lessons instead of sitting...
Learning to play piano is not as difficult as it sounds. If you focus on the three main steps of piano tutorials, piano learning would become even easier. You can become a master of this art in no time by consistent practice. To accomplish your dream, you will have to follow three easy steps.The three main steps that will help you to learn piano are:1. Learning the notes.2. The scales.3. The chords.To learn to play piano, the first thing you should learn is the right way to play the notes. There are two steps to learn to play...
There are many ways to increase the quality of your drumming and they can all be summarized into these 3 vital steps... 1. Develop Confidence Many wanna-be musicians will choose the drums because they are shy and want to remain in the background (that's where I was when I started drumming back in 1976). The truth is your body may be in the background, but your musical presence will definitely be noticed! If you are going to be the drummer in a band, then you will be the anchor of the band. The other musicians will be relying...
Have you ever felt as if your piano playing has become stagnant and is not improving no matter how much you practice? The answer may not be the amount of time you put in, nor the amount of piano music sheet your use to practice, but rather the strategy you use to practice properly.I still remember when I was learning piano in my early years and the practice session seemed to be so boring and unproductive.I never went beyond what my piano teacher assigned. Each session would always be in the same order: scales, arpeggios, classical...
This article explores violin for beginner. In it we will examine the issues and provide understanding for the beginning violinist. We will discuss beginner model instruments and look at teaching methods for the novice. We will approach violin for beginner from a point of view that will give you an appreciation and anticipation for the journey upon which you are about to embark.- BEGINNER MODEL VIOLINS are available in a wide range of sizes and prices. A 1/16 size model is available for children as young as 3 years old with an...
You have decided to take lessons in violin. What do I need to do next? How to I find a teacher? Will my instructor be able to teach me the style of music I want to learn? With the information provided in this article you will be able to pursue your lessons in violin with confidence.The first thing you will need to do is select an instrument. You should be able to find a beginner's model violin previously owned for around $100 to $300. Very fine vintage violins can be extremely expensive as they are considered rare works of art....
The age-old question, "how long does it take to learn guitar?". It's natural when starting on a course of learning to ask how long it will take. If you are starting to learn guitar you will be undergoing some changes in the way you spend your time, the way your muscles feel and the way you feel about learning how to play guitar. Right at the start of the course the boring and painful bits are making themselves felt and the rewards are not appearing yet. So how long does it take?To some degree it depends on how old you are when...
When it comes to guitars for children, there are usually two points of view to consider. The parents and the child themselves. The parents will naturally want a guitar that the youngster will be able to learn on, which is the right size and is fit for purpose. The budding guitar god or goddess on the other hand is much more likely to be swayed by the looks, colour, or whos name is on it.It wont be a suprise to find out that there is a vast array of instruments available to suit both parties.Both the pretty looking and practical...
In order to play an acoustic guitar to a high standard will take a lot of practice. There are plenty of acoustic guitar lessons one can use that will help you to master this instrument. But even so you will need to dedicate a considerable amount of time each day to practicing them.When it comes to acoustic guitar lessons you have the choice of either paying for them or getting them for free. The problem with many of the lessons is that they use very poor quality materials or the lessons are very basic. Below we offer some tips...