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Learning to play the piano is one of the more difficult musical instruments to play. Other than the bassoon this is one of the only instruments that require the use of all ten fingers. In addition to use in both hands one must also manipulate 3 dampening peddles. Technique and form are vital aspects to anyone whom takes up this instrument with any serious ambition. The work of practice and theory lessons combined can produce great progress while learning to play the piano.

Working with a piano teacher in a one on one environment is traditionally the best method for learning. The amount of practice required to master this skill should be assessed first. One must be able to devote many hours per day to practice in order to reach reasonable results.

One can learn to play by ear, this being a specific gift that some piano players have which enables them to play the piano without reading music. Being able to read music though is nearly a precursor to becoming a successful piano player.

The piano has been in existence for over three hundred years, and since the conception of this instrument techniques developed for learning how to play have progressed quite aggressively. Typically starting at a young age, such as six or seven, will produce the best results but one can begin playing at any age and still become quite proficient at playing the piano. This level of commitment is required only because of the volume of technique that is involved in learning to play the piano.