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 I'm 16 and I'm back to piano. Is it too late?

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post Nov 17 2014, 01:32 PM, updated 11y ago

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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 rclxms.gif . 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 @@).

Best regards smile.gif [FONT=Arial]
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post Nov 17 2014, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(kuntilanak @ Nov 17 2014, 01:45 PM)
Why not try Electone? More 'fun' than piano... laugh.gif I know I had fun.  tongue.gif
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Hi,
I only like the original tone of the piano ><
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post Nov 17 2014, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(kuntilanak @ Nov 17 2014, 02:19 PM)
Since you're so 'fixed' on taking piano lessons, I don't really see your point of asking about it here.  yawn.gif
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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 smile.gif
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post Nov 19 2014, 12:44 PM

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I had asked my teacher but she says I can only pass one grade per year for piano == is dat real?@@
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post Nov 19 2014, 10:31 PM

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QUOTE(syirbiznatch @ Nov 19 2014, 08:45 PM)
+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.
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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? 😃
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post Nov 20 2014, 09:58 PM

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QUOTE(wongpeter @ Nov 20 2014, 08:14 PM)
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.
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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
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post Nov 21 2014, 04:55 PM

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QUOTE(wongpeter @ Nov 21 2014, 04:11 PM)
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.
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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?
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post Nov 21 2014, 11:28 PM

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QUOTE(wongpeter @ Nov 21 2014, 10:17 PM)
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?
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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. =)
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post Nov 22 2014, 03:31 PM

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QUOTE(wongpeter @ Nov 22 2014, 11:00 AM)
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?
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I'm now taking Alfred's basic adult course lvl 1 @@ hope that I can proceed fluently in order to play my favorite pieces ><[
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post Dec 25 2014, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(ciwi1166 @ Dec 24 2014, 04:34 PM)
so how's TS piano adventure so far? smile.gif
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So far so good. I'm reaching level 2. Hopefully I can reach grade 1 as soon as possible. smile.gif can't wait to play all those pieces
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