Things You'll Need:
- Synthesizer or sound module
- MIDI cable
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Step 1
Learn to play on a conventional keyboard or piano. Keytars are primarily intended for live performances, but tend to be more awkward as a practice or learning tool.
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Step 2
Adjust the keytar strap length to something comfortable for you. The goal is for your left hand to easily be able to manipulate the controls on the neck, while your right hand can freely move along the entire keyboard.
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Step 3
Connect the keytar to a synthesizer or sound module. Most keytars are only MIDI controllers and are not capable of producing any sound on their own.
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Step 4
Practice songs with the primary focus on playing the notes. Songs that are easy to play on a keyboard can still be awkward on a keytar initially.
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Step 5
Familiarize yourself with the neck controls. Keytar users emphasize the use of the effects like vibrato, pitch bends, and sustain more than most keyboard players.
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Step 6
Incorporate the neck control usage with actual song playing. The song does not explicitly need to list using these techniques in order to use them with a keytar. The dynamics these add to a keyboardist playing is what differentiates keytar players from most conventional keyboardists.
