new student .just saying hello

[deejeff442]

my name is jeff.i am 41 yrs. old i always wanted to play but was always too busy.now that i am older and dont play sports now.i started lessons .i have come to the fast reality of how hard piano is compared to lets say drums or guitar.i have tinkled with both of them.but always wanted to play piano.so far i am confused to say the least.my teacher is teaching me in the italian version like mi,sol,te,re fa.but cant really catch on that way.so she is now showing me in the notes like d,f,a,c,e,g.i hope i didnt pick the wrong instrument?i have been keeping saltwater fish and corals for 27 years.to me being almost a marine biologist as a hobby its easy.but i can confuse a newbie easily.just how i feel with the piano.but i will keep chuggin along.
if anyone has a way of memorization or techniques for a newbie i would love to learn.

[jimbo320]

Hi Jeff,
Welcome to this forum. I'm a newbie too. I've been teaching myself for about 2yrs. now. I used to play bass, six and twelve string guitars by ear since I was 10, now I'm 59. I was pretty good too. Played in bands when younger. But after an accident I lost the use of my left hand so guitar was definitely out. Not wanting to give up music I turned to the piano. I always wanted to try it but it was one of those things you never get around to doing. Even though I have to tweak songs to sound good one handed, if I say so myself it's coming along pretty good. At least I can read music now, lol. But enough about me.
In my opinion learning the Italian way will hinder reading sheet music. Music is written A to G that I come across. Learning it differently would only be confusing. Why is your teacher teaching you the Italian notes? Even when I pick up a piece written by an Italian composer I see the notes A to G. You got me confused now, lol.
What ever you do, don't give up. I thought starting at 57 was too late until I met a 67 yr. old lady in here.
Here's a website that might help in technique...https://www.musictheory.net/

Good luck, Jimbo

[deejeff442]

thanks .sorry about your hand.i volunteer at the local firehall and see some bad stuff on accidents.actually just got home from a house fire.i have not heard about learning the italian way either.but the teacher said either way is fine for her to teach me.another lesson tomorrow so i will see what i can do.

[jimbo320]

Good luck to you and thanks. Here's a pic of the accident in case your wondering...

Jimbo

[deejeff442]

what did you hit?thats alot of damage for a semi truck.after a few years i have only been on one accident with a semi.it rolled at least 6 times witnesses said.took him via helicopter to the hospital.i think he lived .we hardly ever hear anything after we get crash victims to the ambulance or heli.
one thing i am having a tough time learning to do playing is to relax my wrists.drives my teacher nuts.i just cant seem to bend my wrist and relax.i always want to play stiff.going to be tough to break this habit.doesnt seem like this forum is very usefull .or is it just me?
my saltwater fish forum i use always gets alot of answers to questions.
of course i have been at that for 27 years and do alot more answering than questioning .