Hello there,

I started learning Keyboard when I was 6. When I was in Primary 4 I decided to pause due to UPSR until now...Now I dare myself to regain what I had learnt . I had recently went to the Yamaha Music school and my teacher says she would recommend me to continue learning the Keyboard, as I have the basics there, but I do prefer piano more as I don't really like the sound of keyboard and its voice. Especially when most of the songs that i learnt is played with Syn.Strings or Strings, which makes me feel quite bored and unrealistic.

Is that okay for me to change to piano before I really step deeper in keyboard?
If it is okay then should I buy an Upright Piano(I am using Yamaha PSR-275 right now == the keys is soooooo fake)?
Can I proceed fast in Piano(like reaching ABRSM G5 n above in 2 years time) if I am really committed? I don't have much time left as I will be sitting for SPM next year and might go overseas for tertiary study(If I don't tio PLKN @@).

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just go ahead

as long as you are determined, nothing is impossible.

Why not try Electone? More 'fun' than piano... I know I had fun.

Hi,
I only like the original tone of the piano ><

Since you're so 'fixed' on taking piano lessons, I don't really see your point of asking about it here.

Hi,
I am asking it here to know what to do next before I really change to piano course. It doesn't mean that I am 'Fixed' to take piano lesson. I just not sure whether i am right to take piano course as my teacher is encouraging me to continue on keyboard. Cheers

I know. What I meant was that since you very much prefer the sound and feel of piano, might as well change now. Keyboard play style is totally different than piano on the scope of emphasis (piano more on fingering techniques; keyboard more on finding your own style of playing). Better choose something that you like. I nearly took on piano, which is not bad but boring to me in the long run. Electone suits me better. Cheers.

if u enjoy playing piano then piano it is. music should be enjoyable right.

It's never too late. You can pick up and learn any instrument at any age as long as you practice consistently

I had asked my teacher but she says I can only pass one grade per year for piano == is dat real?@@

i think u need to find a new teacher.
eventually you are the one paying.
and if u get bored of piano after awhile can always go back to keyboard...not like its the end of the world already.

here's a fact ts. the human brain doesn't stop developing until it is 40. go for it

if you go too fast, teacher lose income

so in a way its real

Im 30+ and learning sax.
The key is consistent practice.
Go for it.

+1

I'm 26 and I just started Piano since cannot afford it when I was student. Go make a checklist:

- Do u want to learn coz u love it?
- or want to show off?
- Do u have discipline? time to spare for practice?

Normally people will go for keyboard if you are serious about forming a band, or becoming performers in night club. Piano is more soulful and you can play it anywhere. If you got the bucks, go buy KORG/Roland keyboard. It really resemble real Piano.

I do love piano more than keyboard due to the 'feel' of piano, for me the keys r way different from keyboards... I practice 2-4 hours per day, even I am still learning keyboard. As I know the basics are important. If I change to piano should I buy an upright piano? Any recommendations? 😃

Dont overthink, go for it.

2 years to grade 5 is possible. I took saxophone lessons for two years and passed my grade 5 exam.

Since you've learned keyboard before, I guess you already have some understanding of basic music theory, so it's probably not too hard for you.

One grade per year for piano is too slow...

Not true. If you are talented you can go straight to Grade 5 as your 1st exam.
But your teacher would prefer you to take one grade per year so you can pay her big bucks.