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Old 10-13-2008, 06:35 AM   #1 (permalink)
Carl Carlson IV
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Default Learning to play the piano

I bought a pretty nice keyboard in June which has basically been collecting dust. I played it a decent amount for the first few weeks, now lately it's been once biweekly, if that. I absolutely love the piano and the music that can be created, so I must learn it.

I'd like to learn it on my own, although lessons aren't out of the question. The main reason I don't want to get lessons is basically financial, but I could find a way to afford them if it comes down to that. I can read notes, and know what notes are on the piano, but still need some time to be able to play something. I can't just print a sheet of music and play it, I usually have to sit down before hand and write A G D E B B above the notes (probably a bad habit I should stop doing at some point).

Does anyone have any tips? Suggestions? Know of any good websites? (I Googled and couldn't come up with much). Has anyone learned an instrument on their own? Should I just suck it and up and see if I can find an instructor?
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