It's one of my passions to learn and play a musical instrument since childhood. Infact, I just want to experiment it myself and to play the songs I love and enjoy.
One question which lingered in my mind for long time was "How does Ilayaraja/A R Rehman do it?" As everyone knows Ilayaraja comes from a not wellknown place in Tamil Nadu with no formal training in music! ARR had a different background.
The Experiment:
I learnt to play keyboard through Mr. Jacob who is an architect by profession but has taken teaching music as a hobby. I did learn the ABC's of western music notation from him. I did go for classes for about 6 months. In the mean time, I was also learning carnatic notation and learnt to play songs if I were given carnatic notation.
I was in cloud nine when I played some of my favorite songs. That's a great experience. If one had interest,time,dedication and a good teacher one can learn any art.
It's almost two years since I got my Yamaha PSR 403 keyboard (Rs.15K). In the beginning, it was very difficult to play a song with proper timing. It took me about a year's time to play notes which I found enjoyable :).
With the academic pressure, I didn't have much time to practice and explore further. But, whenever I feel of playing, I just play. Thanks to all of my friends who had patience to listen.
While playing the song sometimes it so happens that your fingers naturally move to the notes of the song which is interesting.
My next experiment is with Violin (the instrument which speaks). Violin is a special instrument (bowed instrument) and this can produce all the frequencies just like a vocal tract.
Got the right person to teach but I just need time to learn & practice which I will do after my PhD thesis. :)
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