Rabu, 21 Agustus 2013

The Growth In Popularity For Piano Instruction

By Helga Stokes


There can not be many people who have not wished that they could actually play a musical instrument at one point in their life. Numerous individuals have actually done something about it and made their wish come true. Its the different ways that people have made their wishes come true that have varied so much. People have learnt from film clips seen online, computer programs, and some have been taught by real people like those who have received piano instruction.

Once upon a time this was quite commonplace, and there were numerous children who undertook weekly lessons with a teacher. Nowadays there are more options in how someone can start to learn this instrument. There are still the traditional teachers, but now there are computer programmes and instructional videos and film clips available. The learning from a teacher still has to be the best method by far, as you tend not to develop bad habits.

As people began to have more leisure time there was a tendency for children to start avoiding lessons. Thankfully during the eighties there was an upsurge in those wanting to learn. This was largely due to the style of music people were listening to. This was the era of electronica, which had an emphasis on keyboards and synthesizers.

Children wanted to imitate their idols, in just the same way as their parents did with their idols. So throughout history people have always been learning how to play. You only have to think back to those old style black and white movies which always seemed to get aired during wet weekends.

Just think about all of those old fashioned Christmas films, you have probably noticed the family gathering around the piano as snow falls outside. A pianist plays carols and other festive songs while the family sing. Even films which included times of hardship often depicted groups of people gathered round a pianist as they played popular songs. The same is true today, many are happy if they can play a recognisable tune.

Going back not so long ago English pubs always used to have a piano for the customers to use. A skilled player would often have their drinks bought all the while that they were playing tunes that others could sing along to. Now it is a rare sight unless the live band includes a keyboard player.

It is still possible to see pianos being played on a regular basis in certain institutions. If you ever have the opportunity to see inside the communal area of a residential home for the elderly you will often see one there. Despite being of advanced years the residents quite often relish a good old-fashioned sing song, perhaps as a reminder of their formative years.

One thing that you will notice about the elderly pianist is that they still have their digital dexterity. Some of the other residents might suffer with arthritis to greater or lesser degrees. Possibly because the pianist has continuously used their hands and fingers they might have avoided that ailment.

It would be impossible to state that anyone undergoing piano instruction would manage to avoid arthritis. However you will get plenty of fun and enjoyment along the way. You might end up being concert standard, part of a band or just entertainment at family gatherings. The last option doesn't sound too bad.




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