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“I’m not musically inclined.” “I’m all thumbs.” “I couldn’t sing my way out of a paper bag.” “I’m tone-deaf.” All of these reasons that people give, and more, cannot convince me that someone couldn’t learn music if they wanted to. After all, everyone remembers snippets of music they’ve heard on the radio or elsewhere. Music makes life interesting. One doesn’t need to know how to read sheet music How To Read Piano Piece Music Fast - Learning to play the piano and read sheet music doesn't have to be intimidating. You don't need an exceptionally high IQ for this; all you need is perseverance and consistent practice, along with an easy-to-read piano sheet. By following some guidelines, learning can become easier. Here are some tips to help you as you gradually… to enjoy playing music.

To clarify, music is sound divided into components that, when heard, please our spirits. These components are melody, harmony, and rhythm. We latch onto the steady beat and the dramatic, up and down melody.

Now, to break down the components into something we can understand, we focus on melody. These sounds are put together in increments that follow a pattern. This pattern is based on a scale, or at least a key. The scale or key has a letter name, like ‘C’. When one plays a ‘C’ on an instrument, one has a reference point to play the other letters in a melody.

If you want to learn a song you know, take a part of the melody you remember. You can play the first note that you think is in the range of the song. Whatever instrument you play, you can choose any starting note. In order to reproduce the melody accurately, or very closely, use the following technique.

Does the melody go up or down in sound from the first note? If you play the next note, does it sound right or wrong, good or bad? If it sounds wrong, that note is likely not in the scale or key of the song. A way to remember the wrong note is to write it down. So, write down all the right notes and all the wrong notes you play. You’ll soon see patterns of notes you should and shouldn’t play as you navigate up and down the melody.

Regarding rhythm, tap out the simplest part of the song you like. If it’s too difficult, slow the rhythm and try to tap it without errors. You’ll soon see the long and short taps work together to maintain a consistent and logical pace. You can emphasize beats, tapping them harder or softer.

Now, try to play the correct notes in the learned rhythm. Don’t tap out the rhythm anymore. Use the melody for the rhythm. If you’re singing, don’t worry so much about incorrect notes as about correct rhythm. Where you emphasized the rhythm alone, try to do the same with the notes. Sing or play them louder or softer to enhance the beat. Scoop the notes dramatically for effect; lengthen or shorten the notes; play entire phrases gradually louder or softer. Feel the music take over your mind and spirit.

In the end, playing music provides us with a wonderful feeling. Like any art, music involves using the constructs of the physical to reach beyond physics and touch the spiritual. Music is for everyone with a spirit.

Manuel Marino

Manuel Marino is a seasoned Senior Producer, Music Composer, and Artist with over a decade of experience. He specializes in branded entertainment across various mediums, including video games, films, and advertising campaigns. With 20+ years as a game music composer, Manuel has worked on numerous platforms, creating diverse orchestral soundtracks. HIRE ME

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