It's time for you to learn how to "read music".
It probably took you about a second to read the sentence above. You didn't have to analyze each letter, you didn't have to sound it out, you just read it without even thinking.
Note reading will eventually be that easy. I say eventually, because it takes time and a LOT of practice to be able to comfortably and quickly read music. Trust me, at first it will seem very hard. Reading music is one of the hardest things you can teach yourself to do - heck, it's hard with someone there instructing you! But reading music is also one of the most rewarding things you can do, and there is absolutely no better feeling than sitting down and playing a song on your piano. Any song. I've never felt prouder of myself than when I played my first song all the way through without messing up, and the entire song had only 12 notes in it. Total.
The best advice I can give you is to practice as often as you possibly can. You should make time for piano practice no matter how long you've been playing: I've been playing for 10 years and I should still make more time for practice than I do. However, practice is essential for new musicians.
TIP: As you begin reading music, it is understandable if you occasionally check your hands to make sure that you're playing the correct notes. However, don't get in the habit of watching your fingers.
Now, let's start reading music!
Lesson Six: 7 New Notes
Emily Sigers
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