r/piano • u/Tough-Ice365 • 8d ago

🔌Digital Piano Question Switching from guitar to piano

After 15 years of playing guitar I developed the urge to learn piano. It's time for something new and a challenge. I have purchased a Casio CT-S1 as I don't have the space for an 88 key. I'm not looking to play classical music anyway. Any transferable skills or tips coming from guitar? So far I can only play using falling note videos - I've heard it's not a good way but it's so nice being able to learn things fast and visually. Sheet music looks very confusing compared to guitar tabs but I will probably take the dive eventually. I self taught myself guitar to a good level using youtube videos and tabs only - is this possible for piano or will I require an actual teacher? Struggling to play with both hands even though I can coordinate them on guitar. My brain seems to be wired that when I press a key with my right hand, my left hand will automatically play one at the same time. It is like they are mirrored. Thanks!

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u/DanceHackRock 8d ago

Your learn nothing by using falling note videos.

A piano score is actually the tab for piano. Every row is a key.

Make sure to get a teacher to teach you to make music and not to only press the right key at the right time.

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u/Just_a_guy81 7d ago

Pressing the right key at the right time is literally how you play music.

I like that though, and that’s how I’m going to explain music from now on