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[mrvulf]

Hi. I need some help here. Here's the situation. I used to play piano but then stopped about four years ago. I now feel the urge to play again, but I don't know where to start. I have to learn scales because I don't know any, but I also need some suggestions on what songs I should start off with. I want to play classical music. Thanks in advance.

[aslanov]

i dont think scales are absolutely necessary, unless you really want to. my teacher hates them too. if you wanna get started i'd start with some czerny studies. there's a collection of his studies arranged by heinrich germer, which i have and its released by alfred. and they are a great collection of his studies.

then once u've warmed back up to the piano pick a piece u like to listen to, and learn to play it.

[scottical]

Don't bother with scales right now.  They are rubbish, aren't they? 

The first step is to listen.  Listen to a variety of piano pieces.  Trust me, this is really fun!  I love to listen to classical piano in my spare time. 

In my opinion, Mozart is excellent for a first-time listener.  Mozart is a thorough combination of joy and sorrow, light and dark.  His piano sonatas are often simple yet captivating.  You may find something you want to play.

Get a good, rich apetite of classical music through your ears.  Then, you can work on scales and exercises.  Scales are very easy to play after learning the first several keys.  They all possess the same pattern - it's basically kindergarten.  You shouldn't worry about these too much.

Just remember - you overestimate what you can do in a month, but you underestimate what you can do in a year.  It takes time to separate the "goods" from the "greats".  If you are serious about what you are doing, you will be flying through those keys in no time.