I decided several weeks ago that I would try my hand at learning the piano. I had always wanted to play ever since I visited the Stetlers' home in middle school listening with amazement at their ability. I had never taken lessons, but I did learn to read music when I played the tenor saxophone. Meg and Brett suggested a book for me to start with, one that really helped them when they began playing. It was pretty easy at first as I only had to work on my right hand. Once it added the left, however, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to continue.
I have continued to practice, however, and have definitely improved. I have had to ask Cameron and Meg for help on more challenging songs and I still do not like it when I have to change hand positions on the keys. Overall, I am glad that I tried to learn to play. I am almost done with the book they recommended. Meg has shown me several others to try as well, but they look pretty difficult to me. I've decided that I am not going to move on until I master "Shortin' Bread" and Musette by Bach. Those have given me the most trouble and I feel as though once I can play those two pieces well, then I will be ready to try something more challenging. Even if I never get there, it has been fun learning a new skill.
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