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| x_moe |
How long did it take YOU to learn the keyboard ?
im having one being shipped to me soon, and i wonder sometimes how long of practice its going to take me to learn how to use it good |
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| DigiNut |
Are you serious?
Without lessons, it would probably take a lifetime to get good at. Even the most talented pianists usually aren't "good" until after some 5 years of lessons and solid practice.
I mean, if you just want to record monophonic melodies or experiment with chords then I'm sure it wouldn't take *that* long, but to actually learn how to play it well? I don't mean to sound discouraging, but don't expect any miracles. Most instruments take years if not decades to master - this is something you have to accept about any art form. |
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| armanivespucci |
Well, I've been playing piano for 13 years, and composing for about 7. I just recently got into this trance music bit, since I've mostly stuck to composing for keyboard, string or woodwinds... in any event, I wouldn't discourage you at all. Learning -composition- is much more integral to electronic music than being able to deftly whirl away at a keyboard. After all, there are plenty of virtuosos out there who couldn't compose a melody if their life depended on it. Also, I find that even after almost a decade of performance, I'm much better at writing than playing.
Some people are naturally good with music theory, and you might be one of those people. If you don't want to play at a concert hall someday, I'd focus more on understanding music itself than learning your five-finger patterns. |
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| x_moe |
| ofcourse, lool i already know that. i was expecting people to answer my question with 6 yrs/7 yrs and so on. but i still wonder how long |
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| x_moe |
| thanks , im going to atleast try my best on keyboards,, and like you said,, who knows,, i might be naturally good at it, or not lol , im still waiting for my piece to come to my door |
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by x_moe
ofcourse, lool i already know that. i was expecting people to answer my question with 6 yrs/7 yrs and so on. but i still wonder how long |
I was in the "child prodigy" group and took lessons for about 10 years before I stopped (mainly due to going away for university). For me that was just enough to pass the highest-level instrumental exams - for the average person I'd double that figure.
I'm not intending to be arrogant here, I'm just saying that even if you're naturally talented you won't get anywhere quickly without proper instruction. And I don't mean to discourage you either - by all means, you *should* learn, I think every producer should know how to play at least one instrument! All I'm saying is, don't throw it away if you don't see instant results. :) |
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| x_moe |
| your right,, but nah i wasnt expecting a quick results from me at all, even if i couldnt make it to the top after years,, i wont stop, music stays our habit |
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| DJ Shibby |
| quote: | Originally posted by armanivespucci
Well, I've been playing piano for 13 years, and composing for about 7. I just recently got into this trance music bit, since I've mostly stuck to composing for keyboard, string or woodwinds... in any event, I wouldn't discourage you at all. Learning -composition- is much more integral to electronic music than being able to deftly whirl away at a keyboard. After all, there are plenty of virtuosos out there who couldn't compose a melody if their life depended on it. Also, I find that even after almost a decade of performance, I'm much better at writing than playing.
Some people are naturally good with music theory, and you might be one of those people. If you don't want to play at a concert hall someday, I'd focus more on understanding music itself than learning your five-finger patterns. |
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| djlogik |
| Uh i started playing a musical instrument when i was in 4th grade and it took me about 5 years to hit a level 6 solo and get a 100 on it. That is normally meant to be able to master a piece. I didn't really practice the piece but I might just be a natural at playing music. Keyboard is even easier for me it's really just how long you practice, how often and your determination. You can be really good in 4 years if you try hard. |
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| Limit |
I never took any lessons, but I used oen of those teach me piano cd-roms for a little and learned the notes and stuff...but before that i was screwing around for a few years and because of that I learned how each note sounds(to a certain degree of course) and I'm able to play back melodies that I hear. I also come from a very musical family...the only instrument i learned to play was the trumpet in elemtary school but I mostly forgot all that...the only thing I remeber from that training was how to read notes. Oh yeah, I also took a keyboarding class in high school and learned some pentachords and notes from that. I'm no master at the keys but I get by.
Simple fact is you need training. I would suggest you start off with one of those cheap training cd-roms and go from there.
It takes time dude! |
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| SpecRadio |
| I've been producing 2 years now. And I still havn't finished a song. Let alone even try to learn the piano. |
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| IDarkISwordI |
I'm going to have to be the deviant here. In six years, I've self taught myself music theory, piano and singing. While I can improve greatly on all three areas still, i feel it just depends on who you are. I dont think theres anythign set in stone that says you cant do it in a short period of time. Take for instance my singing. I started singing at the very beginning of August of this year. In 3 months of practicing by myself, without any help, I'm now able to sing pretty decently. Enough so that I can lay down my own lyrics in a track. I'll admit, I cant sing in perfect pitch all the time. Usually I start missing a few notes after the 3rd or 4th take on a piece but thats common. Like I said, it jsut depends on who you are and how determined you are to do it. Part of it is talent, part of it is determination. A good mix of both is needed, but if one is lacking, the other half can pick up some of the slack. If you keep at it, practicing piano for several hours a day, I'd say within 2 years, you'd be pretty good, but thats coming from my own expirience. Keep at it and have fun.
Cheers,
Zac |
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