How to Play the Electric Piano

An electric keyboard is relatively easy to transport.

Using an electric piano has a select set of advantages. Its portability, diverse array of sounds and relatively cheaper price makes it a practical choice. Its actual performance relies on your level of skill with playing piano. Apart from normal piano playing skills, an electric piano requires you to learn different styles. Playing the organ on an electric piano, for example, requires an extensive knowledge of chords and transitions. Playing a harpsichord demands fast, virtuosic playing that may be difficult to keep up with at first. As a result, learning and mastering the electric piano means conquering several styles, genres and tempos.

Instructions

Instructions

1. Purchase a suitable electronic piano by considering your purpose. Because electronic pianos come in a variety of types, you can buy the keyboard that best suits your need. For example, if the electronic piano is meant for a young child to use as his first experience with music, you may want to purchase a smaller, rudimentary piano that only contains 20 to 25 keys. An advanced piano player, seeking an electric piano that provides a similar experience to a standard piano, may find an 88 key, full piano workstation to be suitable. See my resources for a link to a comprehensive list of keyboards.

2. Set up your piano, making sure that it is plugged into a wall outlet. Also, refer to your manual. In it you will find several useful tips and illustrations designed to help you set up additional accessories, such as the keyboard bench and book display.

3. Turn on the power and explore the sounds and the rhythms on the piano. All pianos come with a multitude of sounds that they can reproduce. You can access these sounds, sometimes called "Voices," by entering in its corresponding number, listed in the manual, on your piano's keypad. Most electric pianos also come with rhythms designed to be companion pieces to the songs that you play. You can access these by also entering in the corresponding number in the number pad. Play around with the sounds and rhythms on the piano until you become familiar with everything that your keyboard offers.

4. As your skill increases, you may be able to play even more complex arrangements with the aide of your electronic piano. Use your electric piano's vast assortment of sounds to explore different genres of music from around the world. For example, since an electric piano can emulate a guitar, use the native guitar sounds on your piano to play a traditionally acoustic song, or even a rock solo. Most electric pianos also can emulate string instruments. Use them to recreate popular orchestra concertos, movements. or arrangements. The possibilities on an electric piano are nearly endless, especially in comparison to a traditional piano.

References

• All About Pianos: Digital Piano FAQ

Resources

• NexTag: List of Electronic Keyboards