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10 MYTHS ABOUT LEARNING THE PIANO
Written by Philip Yeoh www.philipyeoh.com ©2008
Myth #1: I'm too old to learn • I've heard this one mentioned numerous times. Let me just get this one out of the way: you are NEVER too old to be learning the piano. Unless your hands are paralyzed or something along those lines, you CAN learn the piano, and believe me, it's easier than you think.
Myth #2: I don't have the talent, the time, etc. • You don't have to be talented to learn the piano. What you DO need is patience and determination. And unless you want to be the next great concert pianist, practicing time can be as little as 15 minutes a day.
Myth #3: I can't learn without a teacher • If you don't have this ebook, and you don't have a teacher, well of course you won't be able to learn at all. Think of my book as a map or guide when visiting a city you've never been to before. With a little patience, determination, and enthusiasm, you can actually do it on your own with my ebook. You can always look for a teacher when you find that you'd like to know more about piano playing.
Myth #4: It's hard to learn the piano • Certainly not! I would say the piano is easier to learn than most other musical instruments, because all you have to do is put your fingers on the keyboard and begin to play, unlike other instruments like the violin or the trumpet, for instance.
Myth #5: I can't keep up with all the practicing • As I've mentioned earlier, you don't have to practice for hours and hours when you're just starting out. Moreover, I assume you're learning to play the piano for fun and enjoyment, rather than thinking of becoming a concert pianist later. So all it takes is devoting some time for daily practice; even as little as 15 minutes a day is sufficient for someone who is just starting out.
Myth #6: I'm tone-deaf • This doesn't matter, because since the piano is a tuned instrument (unlike other musical instruments) all you have to do is play. It does take time to build a sense of pitch in your mind, but this certainly won't hamper your efforts to learn the instrument.
Myth #7: It's difficult to learn how to read music • Another great myth here. It's actually much easier than learning a foreign language. Why? Here's a secret: music notes only use the first seven letters of the alphabet, A to G. That's it! But more in my ebook.
Myth #8: My fingers are too stiff now • This is like starting up on an exercise routine after you've been a couch potato for as long as you can remember. The important point to remember here is to relax your fingers and your hands. Only the fingertips need to be firm in order to play the piano.
Myth #9: I can't afford to buy a piano • Don't worry, because we're living in a technological age, and the cost of digital keyboards has plummeted to an affordable level. Yes, you heard me right—by acquiring a digital keyboard, you can begin your journey towards learning the piano, at an affordable cost. It's not how you get there, as long as you get there.
Myth #10: It would take me years to master the piano • True, if you're aspiring to becoming a concert pianist. However, if you just want to learn the piano for pleasure, you can be up and running in just 12 easy lessons. That's all it takes.
In my eBook you'll realize all these points ARE indeed myths. You'll see that you too can play the piano—just like thousands of other people. With my eBook, you can do it in just 12 lessons. All it takes is a little time and effort on your part. That’s not asking for much, is it?
©2008 Philip Yeoh www.philipyeoh.com
