How to learn piano theory?

Question

I'm going to start looking for a piano or keyboard teacher. I really don't understand music theory, as well as the learning process. Should I learn theory while playing or is it something I can do on my own that will help me through my lessons? Is it worth investing time to learn theory or will theory and playing with the teacher be enouhg?
I'm 18 and I have played Keyboard before. I memorized how to play Fur Elise but I just know the VERY basics of piano/keybioard

Answer 1

In reply to your first question, yes indeed, you should learn music theory.

That way, you can instantly recognize a major or minor chord rather than stopping and reading each individual note.

Most likely, your teacher will not have time to teach you music theory.



As for the question of how, that's hard to say.

Try some college harmony textbooks, try some Websites on the subject, or try a private theory teacher.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You need to know music theory to play well, otherwise you're simply operating with a handicap. Learning any instrument without knowing music theory is like learning to eat without knowing how to chew. Some people do play the piano with theory, but they never get far - especially not far enough to do any impressing. If you really want to impress someone or even progress through the piano at a practical rate, learn theory. It's really simple once you get the hang of it, I promise.

Answer 4

You can do either- learning on your own or learning while playing. if you learn on your own, you won't have to waste your lesson time doing music theory with your teacher(that's just a waste of time). Whatever you do, music theory really helps you learn and play keyboard better. It helps you understand the instrument better and the scales, keys, notes, chords, etc. that you need to know when playing. So it basically come down to the fact that you need to know theory and whether or not you want to actually learn keyboard at lessons or if you want to do theory worksheets. Either way works.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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