Is it possible to play the piano without knowing how to read musical notes?

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Yes it is possible. To play the piano all you need is a piano and the basic stuff like the names of the keys (C, D, etc.). However, the problem with this approach is that after you have learnt several songs, it becomes quite difficult to remember all of them, especially if the song is complex. Learning...
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Yes it is possible. To play the piano all you need is a piano and the basic stuff like the names of the keys (C, D, etc.). However, the problem with this approach is that after you have learnt several songs, it becomes quite difficult to remember all of them, especially if the song is complex. Learning to read music enables you to look up any part of the song at any time and figure out how to play it even if you have completely forgotten it. read less
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