I had my first ever piano lesson this morning. I feel like someone has opened a door and invited me into a room where I’ve always wanted to be.
Margarette, who plays the piano, offered me some lessons when I saw her at a party in December and told her I wanted to learn to read music in 2017 as one of my New Year resolutions.
Today she gave me a book plus some advice on which little icons mean what. Using the correct finger on the correct key is important because otherwise ‘you’ll run out of fingers.’
I haven’t got a piano yet – have been looking at keyboards but am more attracted to the real thing. Am on the case so we’ll see what happens.
I have no ambition other than learning to read music and knowing what keys, fingers, I should be playing. So don’t expect a recital any day soon.
But – if I can learn to read music and play some simple tunes, I’ll be happy.
And – if you have a dream, no matter how out of sight or outrageous it might be, just tell everyone you meet you want to do it and someone will offer to help.
This is a short blog because I must go and do my practice.
Renée
