My targets, using Sister T's site, opinions plz

[Juvenile]

What a great site you have Sister T I've got so much to learn from it. I plan to have lessons but i want to get myself to a decent basic level b4 I go to the teacher. Can you experienced guys tell me what you think or what else I could add. I know that there are certain things which you would wish a beginner could get the hang of b4 they come to you.



Im going to learn to play all the major scales, with both hands at the same time

Im going to be able to play the 1,4,5 and 2,5,1 in all the keys, using Hammondmans 1,5 base in the left hand. Im gonna start with single notes in the right hand then move to triads then inverted 7th chords in the right hand.

Im gonna understand the circle of keys alot better and learn how to transpose.

Im gonna be able to play "Jesus I love you" in atleast two keys.

Im gonna practise B3's handspeed drills as often as I can and Hammondmans walks.

by march I should have these under my belt. Im kinda happy as I've got you guys in my corner, and the christmas holiday is coming up so no university (you guys call it college) so many hours of practise shall be carried out.


Im then gonna start taking lessons

[SisterT]

Glad you like the site!! You are well on your way in the learning process.

When you begin lessons (and you really should start as soon as possible), make sure your teacher teaches reading music. Don't go to a "play by ear" only instructor. Although some may be good,  you really need to get a full understanding of music theory.

Learning scales is a must. It took me a while to realize that, but once you know your scales & cooresponding chords, learning songs will come easier.

Their is also a wealth on materials right here on Learn Gospel Music. Search out this site for lessons as well.

[B3Wannabe]

Hey, I have decided that I'm going back to school too...piano school that is. I'm going to start taking classical lessons again after the holidays, so I can improve the flexibility and speed of my left and right hands.

[jamesearljonesjr]

J,

As a Chord and Scale exercise, practice "Jesus I love you" in all 12 keys.

- James


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[Juvenile]

Thanks everyone,
   
   James Im goona practise the song in all keys,

    Sister T im going to make sure that I know each scale like the back of my hand. Im already teaching myself how to read music, Im okay at it but I need more practise.

B3, why would you want classical training dont they focus more on fixed hand positions and rigid systems, isnt that going to hinder you free and expressive gospel gift?

[ceesharp714]

Hey, I have decided that I'm going back to school too...piano school that is. I'm going to start taking classical lessons again after the holidays, so I can improve the flexibility and speed of my left and right hands.

do you know any runs from mozart or anybody that I can do in a song
or just playing around? if you do send it to ceesharp714