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KellyC · 06-24-2008, 11:36 PM

So summer is here and I need to find something to do in my spare time so I decided to learn how to play the piano since I've always wanted to play it. It's pretty tough. I borrowed a friend's beginner music sheet book and have been practicing by myself for a few weeks now. I can read the basic notes on the sheets and play some beginner songs like "We wish you a Merry Christmas" and "Happy Birthday" and the beginner version of "Fur Elise." A big problem is the finger dexterity. I don't think I'm progressing as fast as I'd like. As much as I'd like to take lessons, I can't afford any. I asked my friend but all she said is to practice practice practice. I did but it gets frustrating when I keep on making mistakes.

So, any tips for a beginner? Or websites that has tips but don't charge you money, and where can I find some online music sheets? If it helps with the answers, I'm using a 10+ year old keyboard that mys sister bought way back then but lost interest and left it collecting dust in the storage. It plays fine but it's an old piece of junk so the sound quality isn't very good. I want to buy a new one but I want to be proficient enough to make the purchase worth it.

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KellyC Comment or else!! Location: Home sweet home	Learning Piano So summer is here and I need to find something to do in my spare time so I decided to learn how to play the piano since I've always wanted to play it. It's pretty tough. I borrowed a friend's beginner music sheet book and have been practicing by myself for a few weeks now. I can read the basic notes on the sheets and play some beginner songs like "We wish you a Merry Christmas" and "Happy Birthday" and the beginner version of "Fur Elise." A big problem is the finger dexterity. I don't think I'm progressing as fast as I'd like. As much as I'd like to take lessons, I can't afford any. I asked my friend but all she said is to practice practice practice. I did but it gets frustrating when I keep on making mistakes. So, any tips for a beginner? Or websites that has tips but don't charge you money, and where can I find some online music sheets? If it helps with the answers, I'm using a 10+ year old keyboard that mys sister bought way back then but lost interest and left it collecting dust in the storage. It plays fine but it's an old piece of junk so the sound quality isn't very good. I want to buy a new one but I want to be proficient enough to make the purchase worth it. __________________ Him: Ok, I have to ask, what do you believe? Me: Shit happens.