Piano Guidance
Piano Guidance
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There are 12 major chords that you can play on the piano. To make a major chord, you play the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of a major scale together. For example, the C major scale has the notes: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C. So you use C E G to make the major chord.
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Learn More »Yes, you can "learn piano" using non-weighted keys; HOWEVER, your fingers will not develop the strength needed to perform smoothly and with good dynamic control.
Strictly speaking, no, you can't. However, it will get you a fair way into what the black and white bits do: you'll be able to play tunes, chords, harmony, and learn to play in different keys, just like piano, all of which will set you up for when a piano comes along. You may even be able to use a sustain pedal, rather like a proper piano. What you won't be able to do is get the feel of the proper weighted keys, which is all part of the expression side of piano playing. But, using an organ type keyboard will get you maybe 75% of the way there. You may or may not pick up bad habits on the way, and certainly your playing technique won't be good for real piano playing, depending on how good (or bad) your keys actually are. There's more to be gained than lost, so go for it!
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