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.

Do u mean I can just take my first exam when I reach G5?I think if possible I will just force her to let me go fast. If not? New teacher yeah~ XD

learning is never too late. Go on and pass theory and practical.

It means you do not have to sit for Grades 1 - 4 but straight away take Grade 5 as your 1st exam. That was my experience with the external grade exams of Trinity College. I do not know which examining body you are aiming for or if the rules have changed.

I'm taking ABRSM exam
Although I don't have to sit for G1-4 but I still have to learn all the grades before proceed to G5 right?

Haha why think so much?? I'm 22 and now I'm learning how to play keyboard

I will try to explain in a simple manner without further confusing you.
First you learn to stand up. Then you learn to walk. Then you learn to run. And then you advance to jumping and so on and so forth.
Let's say learning to stand is Grade 1. Learning to walk is Grade 2. Learning to run is Grade 3 and so on it goes.
You asked if you still have to learn all the Grades before proceeding to G5.
Let me ask you if you can jump without learning how to stand, how to walk how to run and so on.
I guess that answers your question.
Learning music is a cumulative experience. You learn 1 skill and then 2 skills and then 3 skills etc.
Initially you learn to recognize triads(simple 3 note chords). Then your hearing improves and you can recognize 4 note chords (Maj 7, Maj 6, min 7 etc). Then you learn to recognize 5 note chords(9th chords etc). More advance and you move on to altered chords like b5#9 etc.
How can you recognize altered chords when you are even clueless when it comes to triads?
How can you proceed to Grade 5 when you haven't even learned the easier stuff that is Grades 1-4?

Okay, I think I know what to do already, Rome doesn't built on one day, I will learn piano step by step steadily. Hopefully I can be on grade 5 in not a long time to wait. Anyways, thanks for your explanation. =)

Started piano when I was 15. I'm 18 now and passed my Grade 4 last year. Taking Grade 6 ABRSM next year. Personally I think my progress is kinda slow because I don't really practice a lot. 2 years to Grade 5 is hard, but definitely manageable, also depends on which college exam you are taking (ABRSM being the hardest)

Hi, I just started piano 2 months ago, and I am 21.
Same as u, I can't afford to buy piano when I was student, been worked hard to earn money for piano.
I feel my fingers like cacat
Sometimes I reli envy others who learn piano since primary or secondary school, I always feel upset of the distance between they and me, summore they are younger than me

It does not matter how old you were when you started out on your musical journey. Its for your own enjoyment. Why be envious of others who had an earlier headstart or are more talented than you?
Would you be jealous of Richard Clayderman because he can play better than you?

I'm now taking Alfred's basic adult course lvl 1 @@ hope that I can proceed fluently in order to play my favorite pieces ><[

Just learn slowly. You can skip level. Even your teacher will recommend you if you worth that grade

Never too late for anything. Do it or you will regret.

So excited to see this topic! I would say if you have keyboard basics, why not just learn the piano by yourself? Unless you really want to master the instrument then you would need an instructor. For me, I stopped piano when I was in standard 6 (12 y/o) and only picked it backup when I was 21 and it just came back naturally, and I even realized without the pressure of exams I enjoyed it even more! Since then, I started learning other instruments and all the skills from piano is just transitioned to all those instruments. Keyboard to piano transition would be quite seamless though.. And regarding your Yamaha piano question, if you are willing to go out and hunt for pianos, there are better pianos for the same price. I got my Petrof for RM3k, sounds much nicer and fuller than a Yamaha Enjoy your musical journey!

My cousin was 20 plus when he learned to play the piano. No issue man

I learned all the music scales in few months. Nothing is too late if you are determined.

I started piano at 15, got my grade 8 at 18

no it's never too late to learn again...still remember my friends grandma start tap dancing again when she was 70 yrs old la...

I am old fag, now learning Piano Grade 1...because i have to teach my son....so i pratice the song he needs to pratice as well......if i don't learn and show him, he lose interest. WTF! Later i go Grade 1 test also can!!! LOL.

TS: Go for piano. I started with Keyboard....after you know piano, you can play keyboard no problem. I have a digital piano, if got bored can try other songs and play other style.

This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 24 2014, 02:13 PM

so how's TS piano adventure so far?

Some teachers actually let the students skip too much so that they can charge higher since the fees for higher grades are higher.

So far so good. I'm reaching level 2. Hopefully I can reach grade 1 as soon as possible. can't wait to play all those pieces

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Actually i was in a similar situation like you, left piano lessons when i was 6 years old and picked it up again when i was 25 years. Well, besides starting all over again, if the passion is there, you can pick up faster. I also forced myself to sign up at Yamaha music school & i enrolled for keyboard this time since it's about the same. Got myself a mid range arranger series since i know i won't just leave it half way (passion). Many told me to get the basic PSR series models but luckily i did not.

I agree with the keyboard feel being too light but you can aim for Clavinova series. I love the feel and sounds of it. My next aim

This post has been edited by silverwave: Dec 30 2014, 12:36 AM

Passion is really important. It gives you the drive and determination to succeed in whatever you endeavour.

I've been playing keyboard since Darjah 5 until now (25 y.o.). I can play many songs by hearing but when it comes to reading music I'm absolutely clueless. Therefore I decided to enrol in Yamaha Music School and am taking piano classes now.

My passion is classical music. Its just too bad that I need proper technique to be able to play my favourite pieces so I guess I made the right decision by taking proper classes. Currently still in grade 1/kindergarten, but aiming to become a part-time concert pianist. LOL.

My youtube channel is youtube.com/abafamny90 . Try have a listen.

TS is still relatively young. I hope TS wont stop learning and continue even after school years. Goodluck!

It can never be too late to learn an instrument!