If you've ever wanted to easily learn how to play the piano, Synthesia is perhaps one of the easiest ways to help you do that. Using it is simple! Find your favourite midi files from the web and plug them in to Synthesia. The program will play back the instruments from the midi file and show you how to play them.
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Using Sythesia to learn playing piano is pretty great because it allows you to go at your own speed and choose your own music. Sometimes finding the right midi file can be a pain, because often they contain too many instruments or the wrong keys. With that said, you can choose which instruments will be played and it will show you a preview of what keys should be pressed.
Plug in your Yamaha and place it infront of your computer screen, put your computer on mute and watch how the track is played. Start it off slow and gradually move up as you learn the notes and chords being played. Little previous knowledge on playing the piano is recommended, but definitely not required: it just may take a little bit longer.
Happy learning!
Features and highlights
- Play the piano at your own speed
- Learn to read sheet music
- Practice hands separately
- Millions of free songs available (online MIDI files)
- Online scoreboards
- Finger number hints
- Lighted keyboard support
Synthesia 10.6.5425 on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs
This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from instrument software without restrictions. Synthesia 10.6.5425 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows.
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- Major release: Synthesia 10.6
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Hi all,
I just turned 28 and wanted to try something new in my life, so I decided learning the piano would be a fun thing to do (along with studying Mandarin, ugh!).
I have discovered Synthesia and have fallen in love.
This is what I want to do:
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The problem is, I don't know what to get. Here's where I am hardware-wise.
I was thinking about buying a USB-interfaceable piano, but the prices turned me off. Then I realized what I really wanted -- a midi-controller. I am not a hardcore pianist (yet) so I feel like this may be a viable option for me.
My budget is variable. I'm thinking up to $500, but that's really the upppppper limit. Here are the models I investigated:
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Pros:
1) 88 keys
2) No extra fluff, dials, screens, etc
3) USB POWERED!!!
4) Direct usb connection
5) $200 shipped and no tax
Cons:
1) Semi-weighted keys (not full heavy weighted keys like a real piano)
Pros:
1) No extra fluff, dials, screens, etc
2) USB POWERED!!!
3) Direct usb connection
4) $145 shipped and no tax
Cons:
1) Semi-weighted keys (not full heavy weighted keys like a real piano)
2) Only 61 keys! This will be a big hindrance to playing piano, me thinks
1) Only some extra fluff, dials, etc
2) Direct usb connections )I'm guessing)
3) !! hammer-action keys!!
I have no idea if it's USB powered, but that would be nice.
CONS:
1) $379 shipped
2) Unknown name? M-Audio is more familiar to me.
What do you guys think? I know some may dissuade made away from a midi controller, but I feel like I want to control everything (including sounds) from my laptop. That's what I love about the MIDI controller -- everything is dependent upon the software, which will make my transition into learning much easier/funner.
I'm also looking for software recommendations regardless of what route (MIDI Controller or Digital Piano) I go for.
Some useful software I've found so far:
1) Synthesia
2) Genuine Soundware KeyPerformer
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