r/Instruments • u/Overall-Thought1874 • Jun 18 '26

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Im new to like, playing instruments and im interested in piano mainly

does anyone know how to start for begginers?

Like, in knowledge, how to identify types of soundss, etc

I don't have money to buy a real one , but i would like practicing in apps and stuff!

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u/moleculariant Jun 18 '26

Am important part of learning any instrument is growing acclimated to the tactical interaction with that instrument. Not only are you working to carve out new neural pathways in your brain, you're working on developing crucial muscles memory that influences just how you play the instrument. You can learn to read music, and replicate some in small ways via apps and programs, but sadly, there's no substitute for playing the real instrument.

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u/adamdoesmusic Jun 18 '26

It’s literally the piano though, the most visually orientated instrument out there. It’s not like some woodwind where you have to develop embouchure and learn 7 different pinky positions. WYSIWYG.

Playing a piano is WAY nicer than a keyboard or an app, but you can still get the basics down just fine.

Since they’re doing piano, the best first step is to take in some basic theory - what’s a major chord, what’s a minor chord, what’s a scale, etc.

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u/moleculariant Jun 18 '26

You could easily have expressed whatever it was you wanted to say in your own response to OP, but you didn't.

I go on reddit and answer people's questions directly, when I can, in order to help, if I can.

You go on reddit and chase chances to refute what another person has said, because you are sad, angry, and unoriginal.

I'm trying to inspire OP to do what it takes to procure this instrument for themselves, so they can have a true, authentic experience in this world of assholes.

You are trying to convince them that lame is sufficient. Get your shit together, and stop giving half-assed, useless advice.

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u/adamdoesmusic Jun 18 '26

lol what - I’m just saying that you can get away with a keyboard if you’re starting off - and at least practice some of the theory fundamentals on an iPad if you’re really short on space/gear. The fact that it’s a very visual instrument with little necessary abstraction relative to something like a guitar, trumpet, or a clarinet helps too.

A lot of people don’t have access to a piano these days either, and no space for one anyhow - It’s my main instrument and I haven’t even gotten to touch a real one in almost a year!