Learning to Play Piano?
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stevechristian stevechristian https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=140503
- KVRist
- 68 posts since 16 Feb, 2007
Can anyone recommend a good set of DVD's to learn the basics of playing the piano? There seems to be so many out there that I'm confused as to which ones are better than others. Any info or insight would be appreciated!
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- KVRAF
- 8644 posts since 2 Oct, 2006 from Leeds, UK
Something free you might find useful:stevechristian wrote:Can anyone recommend a good set of DVD's to learn the basics of playing the piano? There seems to be so many out there that I'm confused as to which ones are better than others. Any info or insight would be appreciated!
http://www.playpianotoday.com/
If you subscribe you get free lessons sent to your email addy.There's a dvd course you can buy as well.Hope this helps!
[edit]you don't have to subscribe the free lessons are on th site.Looks quite comprehensive.May have to check out some of these lessons myself
Latest release and Socials: https://linktr.ee/ph.i.ltr3
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- KVRAF
- 2356 posts since 30 Sep, 2003 from Sunny Staffordshire
Best advice I can give you... DONT DO IT!
Piano is a black hole, lol. Once you get too close, it'll suck you up and off to a dark place where only black and white keys exist. Scary!
But if you feel like living dangerously and giving it a shot anyway, I suggest finding a good teacher. Its really worth it. And also, go check out all the vids on Youtube. You'll learn a lot by listing to and watching a range of pianists play.
TB
Piano is a black hole, lol. Once you get too close, it'll suck you up and off to a dark place where only black and white keys exist. Scary!
But if you feel like living dangerously and giving it a shot anyway, I suggest finding a good teacher. Its really worth it. And also, go check out all the vids on Youtube. You'll learn a lot by listing to and watching a range of pianists play.
TB
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- KVRAF
- 4222 posts since 23 Feb, 2004 from Tucson Arizona USA
One thing that's handy: Most houses today are built with a plan for a television dominating the largest part of the largest room. This is great for pianists, because it means even the most humble home has room for a 5'9" piano.tee boy wrote:Best advice I can give you... DONT DO IT!
Piano is a black hole, lol. Once you get too close, it'll suck you up and off to a dark place where only black and white keys exist. Scary!
You might have to choose between the piano, or a TV + sectional sofa + space between the sofa and TV, but for a pianist that's not a hard choice.
It works out well: You don't have time to both learn the piano and watch TV.
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- KVRAF
- 2356 posts since 30 Sep, 2003 from Sunny Staffordshire
Hmmm, not really. The videos I mention are not lesson videos, rather performances by professional and amateur pianists.chardin wrote:tee boy, I meant to ask this is the other "learning piano" thread. Can you recommend some YouTube videos for beginners?
What I can say is that there are plenty of videos by great 20th century pianists such as:
- Horowitz (though I wouldnt recommend trying to copy his technique)
- Richter
- Argerich
- Hamelin (I would totally recommend trying to copy his technique!)
- Michelangelo
- Bolet (there's an amazing Rachmaninov master class by him)
- Lisista (incredibly effortless technique)
- Yundi Li
- Arau
- Kissin
Search some of these names and look out for favorite pieces. Before you know whats happening you'll have millions in your favorite box!
TB