Hello from yet another old beginner

[carolinakeys]

Hi, I'm Mark from SC. I've played guitar and ma do for many years but never learned to read tunes or play keys. I just got an Alesis Coda Pro to replace my 61 key Casio. Actually I'm not gonna get rid of the Casio as I enjoy it. I'm taking lessons online as well as doing the Alfred books. It looks like there are great folks here and I look forward to learning from you. Thanks, mb

 

[happyrat1]

Welcome aboard Mark,

What style of keys are you learning?

Gary

 

[carolinakeys]

Hi Gary, thank for the reply. I'm learning classical and just getting chords a lil bit. I'm wanting to learn country and rock/blues rock stuff. I have been able to figure out a few guitar parts I've played on keys.

 

[CowboyNQ]

Welcome!

 

[happyrat1]

It helps to mix up the theory and classical stuff with a bit of popular music playtime in alternating chunks. It will not only make you a more versatile player but also help tune your ear and alleviate the boredom of formal exercises.

Be careful not to overdo it. A half hour to an hour's practice per day is more than enough.

Feel free to experiment with other styles and scales as well. 99% of the world's music uses the same 12 notes and it can be awesomely rewarding to pick up yet another style.

Gary

 

[Rayblewit]

It's a welcome from me too Mark!
Ray

 

[SeaGtGruff]

Welcome, Mark! What part of SC are you from? I'm from Aiken myself.

 

[carolinakeys]

Hi SeagtGruff,
I meant to play that note. I like that. I know the feeling. I'm up in Union. I know you have a few extra degrees of heat down that way. Just another summer. I hope you all are doing well. Mb

 

[SeaGtGruff]

It's been warmer than I prefer, but for the last week or so there's been a thunderstorm every evening, sometimes just a light rain but sometimes a torrential downpour. That's helped to cool things down slightly, but it has also made it muggy.

 

[johnny196775]

Hello to you.

 

[Pomster]

Welcome on board Mark, enjoy the road!

 

[Fred Coulter]

Welcome to the gang.

My biggest advice is to learn to read music notation. It helps with all instruments.

 

[dichthuatmid]

nice to make friend with you