Learning how to play a keyboard may seem difficult. You've tried but it still seems like a big firewall. Well don't sweat it, after reading this post you'll definitely get better. Don't just be discouraged, read on!.
ALL KEYBOARDS
1. All keyboards have a single pattern.
(a). Three white keys enclosing two black keys.
(b). Four white keys enclosing three black keys.
(c). You could also see it this way.
(i) Two black keys separated by one white key. Followed by, three black keys separated by a white then the two black keys again.
This arrangement makes up for the C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C pattern which all keyboards have. Just find the "C" key on the keyboard and you'll be able to manipulate it well. You could reference the image above if your having a problem understadding what is explained. However, if you don't still understand. Feel free to contact us for help using the comment box.
2. Understand the black keys:
The black keys names varies depending on what key you are in or the chord you are playing. Read what follows immediately, it'll help you understand the pattern.
(a). 1st black key in the group is C♯or D♭
(b). 2nd black key in the group is D♯or E♭
(c). 3rd black key in the group is F♯or G♭
(d). 4th black key in the group is G♯or A♭
(e). 5th black key in the group is A♯or B♭
To find the note of a black, go to the white key before it(from the left), use a sharp sign for it. Also, go to the white key before it (from the right), use a flat sign for it.
3. Finding the octave the note is in:
Start by finding the middle C. Click here to be redirected to the page you can learn this. Now, go down or up to reach your desired.
4. Learn what each note sounds like:
Like they say, practice make perfect. Endeavor to practice playing the keyboard, the steps above will help you understand the position of keys and how they are called. However, we can't teach you how they sound, that's your own role. Getting to know what each note sounds like helps you understand the keyboard better. It also goes a long way to help you know the position of keys without looking. So, play on!. Slizzed looks forward to your success.
Note: This guide is to help you understand the basics of a normal keyboard. Excluding the 88-keys keyboards and piano. A post will be written to tackle this later. Slizzed is always happy to help you out!.
ALL KEYBOARDS
1. All keyboards have a single pattern.
(a). Three white keys enclosing two black keys.
(b). Four white keys enclosing three black keys.
(c). You could also see it this way.
(i) Two black keys separated by one white key. Followed by, three black keys separated by a white then the two black keys again.
This arrangement makes up for the C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C pattern which all keyboards have. Just find the "C" key on the keyboard and you'll be able to manipulate it well. You could reference the image above if your having a problem understadding what is explained. However, if you don't still understand. Feel free to contact us for help using the comment box.
The black keys names varies depending on what key you are in or the chord you are playing. Read what follows immediately, it'll help you understand the pattern.
(a). 1st black key in the group is C♯or D♭
(b). 2nd black key in the group is D♯or E♭
(c). 3rd black key in the group is F♯or G♭
(d). 4th black key in the group is G♯or A♭
(e). 5th black key in the group is A♯or B♭
To find the note of a black, go to the white key before it(from the left), use a sharp sign for it. Also, go to the white key before it (from the right), use a flat sign for it.
3. Finding the octave the note is in:
Start by finding the middle C. Click here to be redirected to the page you can learn this. Now, go down or up to reach your desired.
4. Learn what each note sounds like:
Like they say, practice make perfect. Endeavor to practice playing the keyboard, the steps above will help you understand the position of keys and how they are called. However, we can't teach you how they sound, that's your own role. Getting to know what each note sounds like helps you understand the keyboard better. It also goes a long way to help you know the position of keys without looking. So, play on!. Slizzed looks forward to your success.
Note: This guide is to help you understand the basics of a normal keyboard. Excluding the 88-keys keyboards and piano. A post will be written to tackle this later. Slizzed is always happy to help you out!.
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