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Originally Posted by RM
I'm not sure. I can say that learning the piano provides a solid foundation that makes the transition to the guitar (or any instrument) much easier.
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Hmmm... A piano teacher would really disagree with that! I think learning the piano by reading music gives a person a lot better understanding about keys, rhythms, harmony, etc. I know many music schools require their students to take piano lessons, just to learn the music theory part of music. I was in band all through school. I think I started playing clarinet when I was in the fourth grade, then switched to oboe in the 9th. I learned those by paying printed scores. But I could also play the sax, trumpet, drums, bass, a little trombone, all by ear. My band teacher used to tease me. I remember once he said he knew an instrument I didn't know how to play... the trumpet. I borrowed a trumpet and played the theme from The Exodus. He just shook his head. Gave everyone in band a good laugh.
Cathy