Free Piano Lessons

January 11th, 2009 · , ,

Piano Player
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Guess what I got for Christmas: A Yamaha YPT-310 Digital Keyboard! I’ve always wanted to learn how to play piano, and now with an instrument to play on, there’s nothing stopping me. Well, there’s still the matter of how to go about learning the piano. What is something free and easy that I can do in my spare time? Just in case you were wondering the same thing, I’ll let you in on what I found.

If you’re looking for a step-by-step beginner’s guide, there’s GetPianoLessons.com. It’s simple, free, and separated into dozens of lessons, with videos included. There are also several videos available on Howcast, my favorite how-to site.

Looking for sheet music? If you’re looking for popular songs, the My Piano blog is a good resource. They’ve got “We Will Rock You,” and they even have newer songs like Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love.” If you’re a beginner like me and want something easier to play, gmajormusictheory.com has some easy sheet music to play. Last but not least, there’s 8notes.com. 8notes.com offers free sheet music, but it’s not easily accessible. If you want to print off a PDF, for instance, you’ll have to pay a $20/year subscription.

I’ll let you know how the piano lessons go for me. I’m hoping if I practice enough, I’ll be able to learn to play something like Coldplay’s “Clocks.” Maybe if I watch this video enough, I can learn it:

  • mattmclaughlin1
    I just found your blog and am reading along and really enjoying it.
  • How are you doing in your search for a piano teacher ?
    I hope you didn't give up. There really are some very exciting new ways to learn.
  • I actually haven't practice piano in a while. I'll get back onto it, though. I bought a nice book on piano lessons that should help me get started up again.
  • Janessa
    Wow... I've been wanting to learn for almost a year, but haven't had time. Marc pulled out his keyboard last night and reminded me again. I check your site today and see this... thanks for putting up what you found! Hope you're doing well!
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