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suzyq
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11/18/2004 | posted: 8/2/2005 at 2:04:27 PM ET
Thanx - sometimes I think my fingers have a will of their own and do what they want. I find basic chords to be easier than some and I'm left-handed.
Nothing can take the place of practice - maybe it will be easy for you. Keep us up-to-date and do check out the piano world - they have an adult beginners forum - beginners of all ages check in and everyone is very helpful and friendly, it doesn't matter what your level is. Keep at it.
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| posted: 8/2/2005 at 2:31:08 PM ET
Thanks suzyq, i'm left handed too!!
Just on average, i know it's hard to tell, but how often do you think i should be practising my keyboard and for how long should i be practising for?
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| posted: 8/2/2005 at 5:34:49 PM ET
i'm left handed too!
how often, on average, i know it's hard to tell, should i be practising my keyboard and for how long each time?
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suzyq
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11/18/2004 | posted: 8/2/2005 at 5:34:59 PM ET
How long to practice varies from person to person. If I'm not working I practice from 1 1/2 - 2 hours with a very short break - sometimes a little longer. When I am working, I try for at least an hour, but don't always make it - too tired at the end of the day.
I think that once you start your practice session, you;ll know when to stop - or take a break.
Forgot to ask, do you have a teacher? and I'm really happy that there's a friendly left-hander that is a member of this forum. My left hand is stronger than my right, and sometimes it's a little tricky, but I'm getting there.
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| posted: 8/2/2005 at 5:48:37 PM ET
yes, i have a teacher, i just got him in january/ february, i can't remember when! he's very good and feels very passionate about music. he always says if you enjoy the music, and show that while playing and feel the music, it'll sound better. Is that true?
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o, by the way. I know i sent 2 messages almost the same, sorry. I though it hadn't properly sent because i didn't notice the second page so i tried to write one similar, like the last one. I'm sure i came across as a forgetful old woman!!!
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suzyq
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11/18/2004 | posted: 8/2/2005 at 6:54:14 PM ET
I agree with your teacher, but all this takes time - I wish I could play the way I "hear" the music - it's the nature of the beast - hopefully one day, I'll sit down at the piano and come close to playing the piano musically and with feeling.
It you get a chance, go to a live concert, or listen to the radio (I don't know what kind of music you like), get some cd's or borrow them from the library - you can learn a lot from listening to others play.
Anyway, it's fun to be able to do something we couldn't do a few days, month or year ago. That's an accomplishment - I always say, Carnigie Hall will just have to hold the curtain.
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| posted: 8/3/2005 at 5:12:48 AM ET
Thanks suzyq. i play along with some of the songs from my cds. The one i play along with most is Shania Twain, have you heard of her?
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