You have a piano and want to learn it. There are different ways in which people can learn the piano. Below are several options you can choose from. You need to decide which method will help in you learning the piano notes. This article will cover some.

1. Using a Piano Teacher

Why not find a suitable piano teacher in your area if you can afford the weekly lesson costs.

The benefit of this is that:

a. it can push you to put some effort into practice between lessons. This will in turn make the learning of the piano notes easier at a faster rate. And your inspiration levels will be higher.

b. you will be getting regular feedback - both positive and constructive.

c. you may get performance opportunities with your teacher who may provide regular 'pupil concerts' for friends and relatives to attend or who may give you a chance to do a practical examination.

It is great to have a goal to work towards such as a performance and it can give you a chance for feedback from other sources other than you
teacher. And once the performance is over you can start learning the piano notes on another piece of music.

2. Teaching Yourself

There are two options here to choose from.

Method A: Tutor Books and YouTube.

Tutor Book: As a beginner you will need guidance to help in your learning the piano notes. A tutor book gives you step by step instructions so you can build up your repetoire of piano notes at your own pace. The Alfred Series is great for students of all ages.

YouTube: You can search for any piece of music and then listen to variety of options. This gives you an idea of how other people interpret the piece eg speed, dynamics. You can then take what you like and make the piece of music 'your own'.

This method is good if you are:

1. on a budget - you only need to buy the music you are working on.
2. if you live miles away from a music teacher.
3. if you don't want to be tied down to a weekly piano lesson. Maybe you have irregular working hours.

The disadvantage with this method is that you are not getting regular input from a specialist piano teacher and maybe getting into bad habits eg bad sitting posture or hand position.

Method B: Online Teaching Courses

You can buy a complete online teaching guide which can guide you with step by step instructions. Here are two piano online teaching packages which you can look at and decide if one could be the option for you. They are:

1. Rocket Piano
2. Piano For All

Let's have a look at these courses in more detail.

1.Rocket Piano

Rocket Piano by Ruth Searle, a classically trained Australian, is a popular learn at home piano course using a multimedia piano curriculum. It is specifically designed for beginners with little or no piano knowledge but is also suitable for intermediate and advanced students.

The package comes in a downloadable format for PC and Mac computers, which you get within minutes of purchase. Or if you prefer, you can purchase a physical version in the form of DVD's, CD's and workbooks at a much greater cost.

So what do you get in the package?

1. Easy to follow videos which you can stop and start at your own pace.
2. Well produced audio, where you have a chance to play with a live band. This is great for practising your timing.
3. A workbook each for beginners, intermediate and advanced students.The books have an extensive coverage of a wide range of topics using diagrams, notation and multimedia.
4. Software which sets Rocket Piano apart from other online courses. This includes music games and a free one month membership to Song-Pond, an innovative music school.
5. There are question and answer video lessons showing video answers from Ruth Searle.
6. You have a life long membership which includes unlimited access to new, updated material.
7. Support, where you can contact Rocket Piano by email.
8. 60 day 100% money back guarantee where you can try the course out for 60 days and if you are not completely satisfied then you can ask for a full refund.

2. Piano For All

Piano For All by Robin Hall is a great instant downloadable course for learning the piano notes and more. It covers a wide variety of learning tools to get you started right away. You are also able to purchase a more expensive physical version. The well laid out course is designed for students at all levels and you can just hook into a suitable level for you. It allows you to master the basics.

What do you get in the package?

1. 200 video piano lessons with very helpful content.
2. 500 audio piano lessons
3. 10 different piano books focussing on specific aspects of learning.
4. Support, where you can email directly to Robin Hall, who will respond.
5. 60 day 100% money back guarantee. This means you can try it out first and if you are not completely satisfied you can ask for a full refund.

All of these methods will help you. But which method will you choose to help with you learning the piano notes.

Maybe you would be interested in looking at this and this first.

All the best.

And Have Fun

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