Age is never a barrier in learning the piano, that's why I've compiled a list of hacks to mastering piano notes in no time, you don't need intense memorisation of keys, notes or extreme hand exercises.

All you need is;

1. At least three working fingers

2. Access to a piano 

3. Good knowledge of the letter alphabets

Are you stunned? You should be.

Read on for more insights!

P.S: I made the original version of this post two years ago and I never narrated my progress.

I started learning the piano in September 2020 because I had access to one. Four months after I first touched the piano, I could already play 4-chord progression hymns easily.

Fast forward to two years later, today May 16, 2022. I am in the intermediate level of piano playing. I graduated from beginner level 8 months ago.

I have started playing piano by ear as I can identify shifts in tone, pitches and octaves.

Follow my content weekly as I reveal how I learnt the piano fast.

 

BRANCHSTUFF LOVE SERIES: ADANNE

Scene 1

This scene is set in an eight-storey modern style office building in the present day city of Lagos, Nigeria. 

The CEO of GreenHill Housing is in a briefing with the team members and staff in his office 

Mr. Gabriel: Miss. Adanne, how are the advert placements going?

Adanne: Our business cards are all over the metro hub and we have successfully secured a slot in the central city billboard. In addition to that sir, our social media team is working tirelessly, ensuring that they upload regular content on the company website, with regular website maintenance of course.

Mr. Gabriel: What are the statistics for today between GreenHill Housing and her competitors Mr. Collin?

Collin: Sir, we have experienced a significant impact especially in the turnout of potential investors.

Mr. Gabriel: What do you think could be responsible for this improvement?

Collin: Sir, I believe that the techniques and strategies employed in advertisements was a major reason for the huge spike.

Mr. Gabriel: With that being said, I'm convinced that Miss. Adanne deserves some accolade in that regard. This positive turnout implies that she turned the heads of the advertisement team in the right direction.

(Team members and nearby staff all clap for Adanne with smiles on their faces. Mr. Gabriel continues...) You see, Inasmuch as I scold my subordinates when they flunk, I always make sure to commend them when they do a good
job, and today's applause goes to Miss. Adanne.Welldone!

Adanne: (Bows to Mr. Gabriel and everyone while beaming with smiles) Thank you sir, t..thank you sir. 

Collin: (Smiles with his tongue in his cheek) You deserve it

Miss. Adanne. I am happy to inform everyone that we have received six new investors between the space of yesterday and this morning.

(A huge applause comes from the team members and staff. Mr. Gabriel can't hide his joy)

Mr. Gabriel: I guess this calls for some celebration then. (Now laughing) Because at the end of the day, all work and no play makes jack a....

All: (In unison amidst cheers) Dull boy!

Mr. Gabriel: (Raising his hands in the air) Drinks on the house! It's on me! (His announcement attracts more applause and cheers from all present and they begin to show respect and appreciation... thank you sir here and there..)

 

Scene 2

In an average style two-bedroom apartment

Andy Grammer's song, 'A friend like you' is heard playing on the radio in the parlour. Mary, a petite woman in her late twenties is sitting on a couch, operating her phone, when suddenly, Adanne comes in.

Mary: Finally, the boss lady is here (laughs)

Adanne: (Squealing in excitement, with her two hands in the air) Today was simply wonderful! (She drops her bag and plunges into a couch lazily)

Mary: (Suddenly impatient) What happened, tell me all of it!

Adanne: (Sits up from the couch) You won't believe what happened today.

Mary: Gosh you're keeping me in too much suspense already! Tell me, what happened?

Adanne: You see that business card marketing strategy we discussed?

Mary: Yes. What about it?

Adanne:  Turns out I included it in my advertisement plan along with blog posts and email marketing. 

Mary: Okay?

Adanne: And guess what? It hit the jackpot! Can you believe that we had up to six new investors just between the space of yesterday and today?

Mary: (Standing up excitedly) What? I can't believe this.

Adanne: And wait for it... The CEO of GreenHill commended me himself!

Mary: What! For real? You mean, Mr. Gabriel? The man you always threw a tantrum about for not noticing you?

Adanne: (Smiling shyly) Yeah, it's him. I'm shocked myself, but kinda glad. 

Mary: You see! You are not invisible afterall. I told you, things will all work out nicely in the end.

Adanne: (Chuckles) What do you mean, it's not like this is the end.

Mary: Well, it isn't. But things are already changing nonetheless, aren't they?

Adanne: I guess.

Mary: Aha!

Adanne: But that's not even the most interesting part of my day.

Mary: (Taken aback) Oh! Now there's a sequel. Wasn't expecting that. So what's the most interesting part of your day, tell me.

Adanne: Mr. Gabriel who hardly ever gives any compliments bought drinks for everyone. You needed to see Collin's face. I could tell he was faking those smiles and congratulatory wishes.

Mary: Okay, now that's a dramatic sequel, Mr. Gabriel handing out compliments, and then there's Collin and his ego. But I must say, I was secretly expecting the most interesting part of your day to be me
(Now feigning annoyance)

Adanne: What's going on here? C'mon now, I'm not your husband girl! 

Mary: (Scuffs and folds hands across her chest)  Really?
Okay na, in that case, don't touch any food that I prepared in that kitchen o. You will find yourself what you'll eat, or better still go and meet Mr. Gabriel to cook for you.

Adanne: Okay, okay. No vex abeg! You were the most interesting part of my day. Afterall, who'd I tell all these concerns to if not you.

Mary: (Suddenly acting Cute) Awww.. thank you.

Adanne: Seriously?

Mary: Alright. Enough talking, let's get you something to eat.

Adanne: So sweet of you! I don't know what I'd do without you. You are simply the best! (smiling) Oya chop knuckle na (Extending her hands)

Mary: Abeg, Stop whining me!

(They both enter the kitchen)

 


P.S. Keep the comments flowing in and watch out for part 2 on Adanne.