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Learning Musical Notes

I am almost 80 and I am teaching myself to read piano music. I want to be able to read enough to learn songs. I play by ear (no jokes please). Have been doing this for years. I can hear a song a few times and then I can play it or most of it. But to get the piece down really good, I need to know all the notes.

It is very hard to remember where to notes sit on their perspective lines, at least for me. I would have loved to have learned years ago when my mind was sharper. But, I don't find it a burden as I just love to hear the sounds of the tunes. Many times, while playing songs I am so relaxed that I just about put myself to sleep.

I am reading a beginners music book, using flash cards and practicing on my keyboard. It is coming along, slowly, but I have made a promise to myself to dedicate more time to the study of notes. If any of you out there have any suggestions of a program or other method to learn, feel free to share.




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