Get Piano Lesson 1 (Part One) Introduction to the Piano

Welcome to the introductory video for the Get Piano Lessons.com video series. If you've ever wanted an easier way of learning the piano, these fun instructional videos will show you how to begin developing your skills on the keyboard without boring you to death with a bunch of musical jargon. Best of all, each online lesson is free! Just go to: http://www.get-piano-lessons.com for complete details.

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[EviLNox8]

I recently got a Casio WK-220 keyboard. It has 76 keys.

A few videos said I should get one that is a full 88 keys.

How necessary is this? The Casio I have was about $170 but all the 88 key keyboards I find seem to cost over $500. I may not know where to look but is 76 keys enough? I don't exactly want to gimp myself when learning how to play and I could still return it if some of the 88 key ones are reasonable priced and necessary.

If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it.

[getpianolessons]

@EviLNox8 - you have more keys than I had when I first started (I only had 49 keys). This depends on what you want to do on the piano. Do you just want to play keyboards in a band or do you want to be a concert pianist? 76 keys is a great number to start out with in either case.

[TriumphantTonks]

How long does it take to become good enough to play tracks in everyday music?

[getpianolessons]

@TriumphantTonks - partially that depends on how fast you learn. But pop songs are much easier to play than traditional piano scores.... it's just a combination of playing chords and bass notes/lines. If you're soloing than you'll want to mix in the melody notes in as well. Visit my website for more info...

[DamiensBabyBear]

I have small fingers, I just bought a keyboard and im finding my maximum reach is from one C to the other... is that good enough? I have found one song i couldnt play because the right hand had to stretch like crazy. Also Im left handed... am i fighting a loosing battle? Ive saved up for a year to get this keyboard and im feeling a little deflated

[getpianolessons]

@DamiensBabyBear - Children have small fingers too. Yet there's no shortage of child piano prodigies on YouTube blowing piano players like myself out the water. If you're a beginner you shouldn't be playing pieces that require you to stretch or jump uncomfortably. Remember you should ENJOY learning the piano or you will quit. Find an easier version of that song you want to play. And take your time, be patient with yourself and don't compare yourself with anyone else. Take care!

[joemazz1234567]

i am 77yrs old and never play a piano in my life. thank you for teaching me the basics. now i love to play the piano.

[IZAINTI]

hi i am 15 years old and i always wanted to learn to play the piano...  How far do you think i can come by watching your lessons and how much could a piano cost ?

[zbx345216455]

@joemazz1234567 wow，you are 77 and you still watching youtube~ amazing~

[EviLNox8]

@getpianolessons Neither really. I just want to learn how to play as a hobby. It is something I have always wanted to do. It sounds like my 76 key is just fine then so I will keep it and get started learning this weekend. Thanks for the reply.

[getpianolessons]

@RaeRae914 - well thanks, Happy New Year! The price doesn't matter at all. Just make sure you have at least 61 *life size* keys on your keyboard.

[RaeRae914]

I love ur accent and teacing approach i want to learn but dont have much cash does it matter how expensive my keyboard is? Thanks and Happy new year :)