How long will it take me to learn the keyboard reasonably well?

Question

I have small fingers is that a disadvantage?

Answer 1

I am a piano teacher, and I personally would say that you could learn the keyboard, if practicing everyday, then I would say that it would take about 6 months to a year. Start off simple like nursery rhymes as you should know they way they should sound! Then try progressing on to chords and then try www.911tabs.com.

I hoped I helped!

Answer 2

It depends on what you consider reasonable well.  I would say 2 years if you practice at least 20 minutes a day.  The more you practice the better you will get but there is such thing as too much practice so be careful.  The best way to get good at a musical instrument is to set up a practice routine.  Practice at the same time each day (or every other day).  Start with a song you find easy, then work on a hard song, and then end with another easy song.  That way you end each practice session positively.

Answer 3

Depends on the person, not everyone learns at the same rates. Small fingers are not a disadvantage, they help if anything.

Answer 4

No, you can still type just as fast.  Do yourself a favor, and learn to type using a free online typing tutor with structured lessons such as http://www.typingweb.com or else you will learn bad technique and will end up typing much slower than you are able to.

Answer 5

i started to play keyboard 3 months ago and i believe im reasonably good, can play at least 10 songs in full

just practice every day for a few hours

youtube has great tutorials on playing good songs

Answer 6

it's quicker to learn by chords rather than the classical way

Answer 7

Practise, practise, practise! Every one is different, if you are determined you will achieve your goal. I would aim for half an hours practise every day.

Answer 8

Small fingers are not a problem.  I have small fingers but I can play the piano very well.

If you practice 1/2 an hour a day and keep at it, and you have a rough understanding of music, you will be able to play a moderatly difficult song in maybe 2 weeks.

However to be able to say that you are a piano player, you need a few months at it.

Answer 9

It solely depends on how much practise and effort that you are willing to put into learning. Do you have a teacher? If you don't, and are teaching yourself, with no musical knowledge (eg. un-able to read music) then it should take you a few years, three, maybe even four, if you practise for at least thirty mins a day

If you are teaching yourself, and do have some musical knowledge, and have all the 'teach yourself' books, then it should take about two -three years, again, with at least thirty mins practise a day.

If you have a qualified teacher, then progress would be much quicker. If this is your first instrument, i strongly recommend a teacher. It would take you about one and a half years with a teacher, maybe even one year if you are getting private lessons. You STILL have to practise though!! lol

If you have background musical knowledge, it would take you less than a year to learn. All you will need to learn is how to physically play the piano, and to strengthen your finger muscles, and improve your hand-eye co-ordination. It sounds stupid, but playing tennis can help lol. BUT PRACTISE IS VITAL.

Good luck, and KEEP PRACTISING :]

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Btw, small fingers wont be a problem :] when you start playing really advance stuff like Rachmaninov or something, then it might be an issue. But for now, it doesn't matter at all.

Answer 10

I have played piano since I was 7 years old and majored in it for 3 years (then switched).  Your progress depends on your dedication.  Select a good teacher and remember if you learn Classical and do your theory...you can do anything else.  I began Classical and now play by chords, improvise, accompany...etc.  Older people, just starting, tend to have difficulties learning to use both hands at the same time, children just don't even think about it.  So, that could also be a factor.  When I was in college, a guy came in that had just played for three years...he played a Chopin Etude that was very impressive.  Again, it all depends on your dedication.  Hope this helps.

Answer 11

Can't really answer this, it depends on the individual!

Depends on how good you are with music, your hands, etc etc