Learning Piano FAQ
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What are the difficulties of some of the famous piano concertos? | » Improve Q |
Keep in mind that piano concertos are generally considered the most difficult of any piano repertoire. We are comparing the "difficult" with "very difficult" pieces when talking about piano concertos.
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Is electronic keyboard acceptable when first start learning piano? | » Improve Q |
For beginner electronic keyboard would be sufficient. It lacks the weight of actual piano, and most don't have dynamic range according to the force applied to the key, neither does it have as many keys. However for beginner it helps to use keyboard to learn the position of each notes and fingering. An actual piano or a digital piano would be strongly recommended once reach intermediate level. |
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What is the difference between keyboard and digital piano? | » Improve Q |
While not always clearly distinguished, there are two fairly distinct type of piano like instruments operated on electric, the electronic keyboard and digital piano. Electronic keyboard are designed to produce variety of sound conveniently, it doesn't necessary have the same number of keys as acoustic piano (and usually don't) and may not have keys weighted to produce different dynamic range according to touch. However it usually comes with a variety of sound. Digital piano is designed to be closely resemble actual acoustic piano as much as possible. It has just as many keys (88 of them), all keys would have weighted "actions" for players to feel like playing piano, and would produce more dynamic range according to the weight players apply to each key. It also comes with pedals that function similarly to pedals of acoustic piano. |
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What are some music learning and certification programs? | » Improve Q |
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What are some standard rate for private piano lessons? | » Improve Q |
Private piano lessons range considerably depending on several factors, most significantly by the teacher. $40 USD to $100 USD per hour is the most common rate. Beginner lessons usually start at half hour each lesson. |
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What are the pedals for? | » Improve Q |
There are 3 pedals for modern piano:
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Where can I download sheet music? | » Improve Q |
IMSLP (http://imslp.org/) has a vast collection of public domain music for free. |
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What is the difference between grand piano and upright piano? | » Improve Q |
Grand piano has strings aligned horizontally, while upright piano has strings aligned vertically. Generally speaking, the longer the strings, the richer the sound. Therefore grand piano can take advantage that because of its layout allowing for longer strings to be fitted inside the piano. Upright piano takes up less space in comparison. |
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How do I get started on learning piano? | » Improve Q |
Getting a teacher is the most effective way to learn. Online videos are also a good source. |
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- » What are the difficulties of some of the famous piano concertos?
- » Is electronic keyboard acceptable when first start learning piano?
- » What is the difference between keyboard and digital piano?
- » What are some music learning and certification programs?
- » What are some standard rate for private piano lessons?
- » What are the pedals for?
- » Where can I download sheet music?
- » What is the difference between grand piano and upright piano?
- » How do I get started on learning piano?