The Piano Research Paper

The pianoforte, more commonly known as the piano, was invented around the year 1700 by a man named Bartolomeo Christofori. In this era, there was no keyboard that had a wide range of dynamics (the volume of an instrument). Consequently, Christofori saw a need and filled it with the piano. The piano has gone through only a few stages of design; it has been constructed essentially in the same way now as it was in the 1700s. However, the process of learning to play the piano skillfully has developed considerably. The first step in becoming an accomplished pianist(piano player) is finding a capable teacher. Although there have been many who have learned to play masterfully with only books and music as their guide, many benefits will come from …show more content…
The basic music terms should be memorized as soon as possible. This learning process never really ends. Even the most skilled pianist may not know all the techniques of the piano. Each pianist may use different symbols and terms for unique or rare techniques, but there are many universal signs used that are necessary to read average music. It should be noted that there are countless online learning tools for the basics of music theory. Throughout the entirety of this process, songs are necessary. Every instrument needs songs, and the piano is no exception. Simple music should be used at first, though one may try a more advanced song early on. However, only simple music should be used for learning. Many songs will be needed to learn and practice the terms and techniques memorized throughout the learning process. The only way to truly master the art of any music, including piano, is to practice. Consistent practice over many years cannot be stressed enough. One can learn everything in the world that there is to learn, but still be a terrible pianist if he does not practice …show more content…
This process will go on for years. The pianist will learn techniques and terms, then put them into practice with many different songs. He will do this over and over again until he can play complex music. There is no real end to the learning experience, and a pianist can always get better at what he does. Unfortunately, playing the piano is a skill easily lost. It is easily forgotten. While one may remember terms and how to do a certain technique, if one does not practice consistently for a few years, he will become 'rusty'. This skill can be re-learned, but with a little less work. The pinnacle of playing the piano is the performance. Once a piece of music has been mastered by substantial practice, it can be performed for others. Unfortunately, many people find that performing a piece for only yourself and performing a piece for a crowd is massively different. Though there are a few who can skip this step, most must ease into it. The aspiring pianist should start performing for a few people before playing in a concert. He should start playing for more and more people at a rate that is entirely dependent upon the