8 Mistakes People Make When Learning Piano

Learning piano can be one of the most enjoyable experiences in your life. It's a very long journey and a lot of mistakes can be made along the way. We invest so much money, time, and energy in the pursuit of the piano and we are here to help you avoid some of the roadblocks you may encounter. Today Pat and Ted will go over some of the most common mistakes people make when learning piano

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[Abigail-Rebecca]

I self-taught myself about forty years ago because mum couldn't afford a piano teacher and my school didn't offer courses and I now play regularly for my church (pre Covid). I have also had my playing assessed by professional pianists since and they have been impressed my playing. My ultimate goal would be to gain a recognised music qualification.

One point I would make is the learning process must be fun, which agrees with number five. For me it is playing music styles you enjoy, albeit simplified versions (in the early days), goes a long way towards your motivation to carry on. That's not to say that drills, scales, etc aren't important to learn, they most certainly are - you need to learn them for correct technique for a start. However, don't focus all of your practice time on them, remember to have some enjoyment too.

My simple philosophy was to have fun in the early days, then move on to learning the more regimented stuff, but always remembering to factor in time to reward yourself by playing the fun stuff you like before you leave your practice session for the day.

[gustough]

Really amazing video. Thank you very much. I like your style approaching the different topics in kind of a discussion or dialogue.

Currently I really strongly think about starting playing the piano. I come from the guitar (not professional, more like a supporting campfire-style of playing and picking the instrument) and would like to try new shores and embrace new horizons of music.

I like listening to the piano. And I would not only feed my own curiosity in this instrument, but would also make my parents happy which could not afford me a piano when I was a kid back in the day.

Having heard your suggestions and thoughts on the eight mistakes seems to drag me closer to playing the piano; I like that. I just need to figure out which instrument to get. And I struggle with my decision, whether it shall be a Yamaha P-515 (with all the gear to make it stationary and still have the portability as an option), the DFX 670 (least likely) or the Clavinova CLP 745 or 785 (which I gravitate to most) (and btw: great comparison video of yours).

[arthouston]

I can supply an exception for "self taught." When you have motivation and accountability it can be done. I have about a year in now, and I have been singing bass in choirs for almost 25 years. Being able to play my part in the left hand is very valuable, and learning theory and scales is enhancing that process as well. If you have small steps you can take with music you have known for decades, that also helps. Working through bits of Joni Mitchell's River, or punching up organ mode for a little Whiter Shade of Pale can make you glad you are learning to play all those scales, both hands together, and you can see yourself buying the Hanon book at some point.. There are plenty of channels where you can learn bits and pieces of a song, even if you aren't ready for Steely Dan.JMHO.

[zerksari]

Damn. Can't beat passion. Well time to keep watching your old videos and catch up.

[tenjouin]

Thanks for a great and important video. I think I have all these mistakes. After some years of having wished to have a piano and start practising, I finally started piano practicing, but too late, i. e. 10 years old. My parents bought me a bad Soviet built piano, yet I played with it. I am a lazy, unsure and shy depressed person, thus I have great difficulties to be consistent with practicing, even now as I restarted in my middle-age. My teacher back then 40 years ago was nice but I do not remember any special technique he could help me learn to read the notes. In fact I still cannot read sheet music without unpleasant feelings first. I should get a teacher, but I fear the teacher would not be nice to me. I agree with you that self-taught is not an option to follow solely, you have make the connection and communication with other people because the social environment can help you learn things you never learn alone. This same goes with any other learning, too, and the whole life as well.

[michelprimeau]

I have to agree that self-taught is not the best or the easiest. You need a tons of motivation.
I started by my own for 4-6 month, learned to play a few simplified songs which sounds simplified by the way when you hear the real thing. Then I took piano lesson, now stop because of the pandemic. So I'm still on my own but I pratice about 30min every day and maybe watch or read for an hour of piano video or tutorial which I don't count.
I'm missing a structure and an objective measure of my improvement. I have a hard time to judge the piano level of pieces and to find something not to easy but not to hard. I'm in for the long run. So I practice the basics everyday.

[joemaniscalco]

Another great video guys. So much of your advice is applicable to learning any new instrument!

[thomasfeldbauer]

- Iove when you re saying this! So cool!

[rayderrich]

Point 3: wrong instrument. Oh boy have I seen and heard awful bad instruments (more like toys) in a piano learning Facebook group and without being snobby I try to steer people to a better investment for the long run. I can hardly play myself at this point, but good touch and sound is paramount to me.
Thanks for this video!

[Runner]

What is your take on piano learning apps? Like simply piano?

[michelprimeau]

Can you do a video about great book to learn the piano? (With no jingle Bells song in it if possible.) My teacher (pre-Covid) brought me a lot in terms of rhythm and is a great mentor but I feel I could add to that with a great book.

[bradgriffith]

This question might go against point #8, but ... I just purchased a previously owned acoustic piano from a local piano dealer. Is there an app for an adult beginner that you could recommend?

[normmadson]

I agree the teacher is the most important. Most of the teachers out there can’t even play but they’re still trying to teach. What a joke.

[effablepiano]

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great piano video..I congratulate you on your success.regards from my piano channel :))

[Piddeaux]

Beware of people who play piano and then think that qualifies them to teach others to play. I've had 5 teachers over the years and none of them really understood how to teach others. They were worthless and I've learned more from Youtube than I ever learned from any of them.

[thomasfeldbauer]

#10 wrong music
Especially piano can play so many genres, why not focus directly to the music you like best. I have the impression every piano course is focused to classical music. I guess everyone learned Für Elise. Why not starting with film-music, pop, blues, jazz. For every music there are beginner arrangements. This goes hand in hand with your #5. If you like the music, more fun. And #6: If you have fun, you practise more.