People who don't take lessons?

[mkljackson]

Is there anyone here who doesn't take lessons here? ..And for the people who do, how do you recommend I practice?

I only have a keyboard with 40 keys and no pedal. It really doesn't sound like a piano. I can't play one full song, yet whatever I do play people say I sound really good.

Anyways, how and what should I practice?

[Kassaa]

Get a piano.

[mazurka]

I don't have piano lessons but I have guitar lessons.
I would recommend practice of whatever you feel like. Learn songs you like.
(start with something simple) learn the fingerings of the piano. and maybe get some books.
Practice reading notes (if you can't do it yet). There are many note trainers on the net.
There is many free-sheet music around the net, you can also play by ear.
If you want to train your ears for absolute pitch go to www.prolobe.com

[ako]

mlkjackson,

I'd suggest getting a piano if your interest level is more than just dabbling in. It'll be worth it in the long run.

As for practising, I'd say the main areas/stages I work on/go through are 1) learn the notes, rhythms, dynamics, phrasing, etc. 2) make sure I am "secured" on every single note I play 3) work out problem spots with the proper hand movement or fingering, etc.. 4) voicing and balance 5) overall and "sectional" shape (mood) of the piece 6) details/nuances and making sure I have thought through and there is a reason for everything I do and that nothing happens haphazardly.