The Beginner Thread!

PDWAB · 11-24-2004, 02:22 AM

Ok, this thread is for any beginning players that have questions they'd like to ask about getting started, and also for any more advanced players that have some advice they'd like to give!

My advice:

No matter what, when you get a new piece of music, PRACTICE IT SLOWLY WITH A METRONOME. Play it slower and slower until you get it perfectly- then start speeding up.

Also you should probably learn about Chords and Intervals- good stuff can be found at http://www.musictheory.net !

Holyed · 11-24-2004, 05:06 PM

Ok hey all, well I might aswell make the first post in here. Basically im quite a good bass/guitar player but I really want to take up keyboard as just something I can do. I know theory etc and can play various things on keyboard but only at a minor level. Basically I want to learn the techniques used in 'shred' keyboard. Its clear its a lot of arpeggios in various keys and scales, but are there any sites that can help me out in excersizes etc.. Help would be cool.

Cecillianne · 12-15-2004, 09:56 AM

I think PDWAB's music theory site could help about the scales and appeggios in the many keys. As for exercises, when I want to start shredding on keyboard and want to go unnaturally fast, metronomes are good friends. Practice the notes with staccatos first, start slow and build up on the speed and then switch to legato. It works with me.

Edit: I can't help you with the sites, sorry

Hitroshimite · 12-19-2004, 02:32 PM

I'm looking to take up keyboards as a second instrument (I normally play guitar). Theory isn’t a problem, but can someone recommend some web sites that explain proper keyboarding technique? Proper hand positions, ways to form chords, etc. If anyone could help, I would greatly appreciate it

*punk_rock_sophie* · 12-19-2004, 04:31 PM

i dont know any web site but ask some question and we will answer them!

chris.pickett · 12-19-2004, 09:21 PM

Um, I guess this is a beginner's question: how come I can't start a new topic? I am registered, and want to ask a question about pedals for my keyboard, but can't start a topic ...

*punk_rock_sophie* · 12-20-2004, 06:19 AM

just ask in here

chris.pickett · 12-20-2004, 11:46 AM

Can you guys make some recommendations on good (great) keyboard pedals for my Andromeda? I live in Canada and need/wtb:

1) switch/sustain pedals that latch

2) CV pedals.

3) a good volume pedal (on the synth outputs) -- I've read about the Ernie Ball pedals, but am unsure about specific models.

4) MIDI pedals and footswitches that send either CC's or NRPN's.

Thanks,
Chris

12-25-2004, 12:50 PM

I just got a keyboard today, and i'm wondering what is a good site to explain sheety music and theory the easiest.

P120Dude · 12-25-2004, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaihoRocker666

I just got a keyboard today, and i'm wondering what is a good site to explain sheety music and theory the easiest.

Which model keyboard did you get?

Chris

ArmlessBanjoPlayer · 12-25-2004, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaihoRocker666

I just got a keyboard today, and i'm wondering what is a good site to explain sheety music and theory the easiest.

http://www.musictheory.net/

It taught me a lot of good stuff. I am new to the whole keyboard thing too.

12-25-2004, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P120Dude

Which model keyboard did you get?

Chris

Yamaha DGX(DXG?)505.

P120Dude · 12-26-2004, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaihoRocker666

Yamaha DGX(DXG?)505.

Very nice keyboard! Congratulations!

Chris

stompthrice · 12-31-2004, 09:55 AM

Hey, I'm kind of new to the keyboard thing (it's a long story.) What are the first things I should learn (the basic basics?) Thanks!

Loly

~Rock~Guitarist · 01-02-2005, 11:55 PM

ive been playing a little over a week, i got my first keyboard (yamaha psr 273) for christmas. ive been progressing steadily through a book and i can read music decently well, so does anybody have some rock/blues artist/song suggestions for a beginner to learn? my favorite keyboardists' (ray manzarek, rick wakeman, jon lord) music seems way out there.

burntgorilla · 01-03-2005, 02:44 PM

I got a keyboard today, and a songbook to get me started. The book is pretty good, but it seems that everything so far is right hand only. That may well be the case, but in general, how are you do know which hand (indeed which octave) to play a note on?

Sunshine The Warewolf · 01-03-2005, 03:45 PM

I just got given a really old Yamaha PSR-38. Anyone know a good place online with free lessons for total and utter beginners who know nothing, and I mean nothing.

burntgorilla · 01-03-2005, 03:49 PM

I find buying a book of some kind usually helps. With sites, I tend to just skim over stuff and tell myself I know it.

Sunshine The Warewolf · 01-03-2005, 06:41 PM

okay, can anyone tell me a decent book. and not one which i get through in about 3 days.

~Rock~Guitarist · 01-04-2005, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burntgorilla

I got a keyboard today, and a songbook to get me started. The book is pretty good, but it seems that everything so far is right hand only. That may well be the case, but in general, how are you do know which hand (indeed which octave) to play a note on?

i think usually right hand does the top staff and the left hand does the bottom staff when you are reading a grand staff

11-24-2004, 02:22 AM	#1
PDWAB Rock It Out Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: University of Washington Posts: 18,060	The Beginner Thread! Ok, this thread is for any beginning players that have questions they'd like to ask about getting started, and also for any more advanced players that have some advice they'd like to give! My advice: No matter what, when you get a new piece of music, PRACTICE IT SLOWLY WITH A METRONOME. Play it slower and slower until you get it perfectly- then start speeding up. Also you should probably learn about Chords and Intervals- good stuff can be found at http://www.musictheory.net !

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11-24-2004, 05:06 PM	#2
Holyed In-your-en-do Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 3,092	Ok hey all, well I might aswell make the first post in here. Basically im quite a good bass/guitar player but I really want to take up keyboard as just something I can do. I know theory etc and can play various things on keyboard but only at a minor level. Basically I want to learn the techniques used in 'shred' keyboard. Its clear its a lot of arpeggios in various keys and scales, but are there any sites that can help me out in excersizes etc.. Help would be cool.

12-15-2004, 09:56 AM	#3
Cecillianne oh yeah i don't give a fu Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: sarcasm bounces off my marshmellowy outer shell Posts: 885	I think PDWAB's music theory site could help about the scales and appeggios in the many keys. As for exercises, when I want to start shredding on keyboard and want to go unnaturally fast, metronomes are good friends. Practice the notes with staccatos first, start slow and build up on the speed and then switch to legato. It works with me. Edit: I can't help you with the sites, sorry

12-19-2004, 02:32 PM	#4
Hitroshimite Komm Süsser Tod Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,771	I'm looking to take up keyboards as a second instrument (I normally play guitar). Theory isn’t a problem, but can someone recommend some web sites that explain proper keyboarding technique? Proper hand positions, ways to form chords, etc. If anyone could help, I would greatly appreciate it

12-19-2004, 04:31 PM	#5
punk_rock_sophie ..no longer likes punk Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: london Posts: 1,618	i dont know any web site but ask some question and we will answer them!

12-19-2004, 09:21 PM	#6
chris.pickett Chris Pickett Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3	Um, I guess this is a beginner's question: how come I can't start a new topic? I am registered, and want to ask a question about pedals for my keyboard, but can't start a topic ...

12-20-2004, 06:19 AM	#7
punk_rock_sophie ..no longer likes punk Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: london Posts: 1,618	just ask in here

12-20-2004, 11:46 AM	#8
chris.pickett Chris Pickett Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3	Can you guys make some recommendations on good (great) keyboard pedals for my Andromeda? I live in Canada and need/wtb: 1) switch/sustain pedals that latch 2) CV pedals. 3) a good volume pedal (on the synth outputs) -- I've read about the Ernie Ball pedals, but am unsure about specific models. 4) MIDI pedals and footswitches that send either CC's or NRPN's. Thanks, Chris

12-25-2004, 12:50 PM	#9
ToRidTheDisease Guest Posts: n/a	I just got a keyboard today, and i'm wondering what is a good site to explain sheety music and theory the easiest.

12-31-2004, 09:55 AM	#14
stompthrice Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10	Hey, I'm kind of new to the keyboard thing (it's a long story.) What are the first things I should learn (the basic basics?) Thanks! Loly

01-02-2005, 11:55 PM	#15
~Rock~Guitarist Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 37	ive been playing a little over a week, i got my first keyboard (yamaha psr 273) for christmas. ive been progressing steadily through a book and i can read music decently well, so does anybody have some rock/blues artist/song suggestions for a beginner to learn? my favorite keyboardists' (ray manzarek, rick wakeman, jon lord) music seems way out there.

01-03-2005, 02:44 PM	#16
burntgorilla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 865	I got a keyboard today, and a songbook to get me started. The book is pretty good, but it seems that everything so far is right hand only. That may well be the case, but in general, how are you do know which hand (indeed which octave) to play a note on?

01-03-2005, 03:45 PM	#17
Sunshine The Warewolf Destroyer of Cows Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: United Kingdon - Berkshire Posts: 276	I just got given a really old Yamaha PSR-38. Anyone know a good place online with free lessons for total and utter beginners who know nothing, and I mean nothing.

01-03-2005, 03:49 PM	#18
burntgorilla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 865	I find buying a book of some kind usually helps. With sites, I tend to just skim over stuff and tell myself I know it.

01-03-2005, 06:41 PM	#19
Sunshine The Warewolf Destroyer of Cows Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: United Kingdon - Berkshire Posts: 276	okay, can anyone tell me a decent book. and not one which i get through in about 3 days.