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Hi just starting (at 40) and im glad this site is up and running for us beginners...
Piano was easy compaired to my frustration so far with guitar,just lining up the fingers without hitting the string next is tough..

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Yeah it is a little frustrating especially when you first start, but it is so much fun when you start to see improvement! Welcome to the site and hang in there!

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Welcome, Jenmaw. Like the others said, you'll improve quickly with time and practice. Hats off to you for the piano - that's an instrument that I always found VERY difficult!


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