Article: Identifying the groups of keys will help you learn how to play the piano and eventually play whole songs. Remember that: Black keys in groups of two are C sharp and D sharp (or D flat and E flat). The three white keys around groups of two black keys are C, D, and E. Black keys in groups of three are F sharp, G sharp, and A sharp (or G flat, A flat, and B flat). White keys around groups of three black keys are F, G, A, B, and C. Different keys are associated with different notes and make different sounds. Knowing which keys make which sounds will help you play and compose music. Touch the white keys. The white keys represent different notes in an octave. Use the black keys. The black keys represent half steps between the notes played by white keys. After you've familiarized yourself with your black and white keys, you should begin playing them together. By playing them together, you'll get a hang of the sounds the online piano creates. You'll begin to grow more comfortable with the online piano over time. Experiment with different combinations of notes. Use or create chords with hot keys or macros. Many online pianos have the option to use pre-programmed chords or to design your own with hot keys. Check to see if the application you've chosen has this feature. Your goal in learning to play the piano online should be to play a song on your own. Make sure to use all of the information you've gathered to slowly learn a song of your choice. Pick a song that is simple, like "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Print off sheet music, if that will help. Use what you learned about the black and white keys and the notes they represent. Spend an hour a day or so practicing it until you've got it perfected.
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Identify the groups of keys. Learn about different keys. Play them together. Teach yourself a song.
Article: For a dry face, mix coconut water with turmeric powder until you get a fine paste. Add a small splash of coconut oil to make the paste spreadable. Apply this to your face and let it sit on for 10 minutes. Then, wash it out completely. You may notice your face feels softer after applying this mask. Coconut oil can sometimes make skin oily. If you are prone to oily skin, skip the coconut oil and stick to coconut water and turmeric. Coconut water is antimicrobial and antibacterial. Before bed, dab coconut water onto acne, acne scars, or other blemishes. Leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning. Some people find that blemishes and acne diminish when exposed to coconut water. You can also splash coconut water on breakouts to help clear them up. If your doctor has advised you to follow a specific treatment plan for your acne, ask them before using coconut water to treat acne problems. Commercial skin toners may come with unwanted chemicals. Before bed, soak a washcloth in coconut water. Scrub the wash cloth all over your skin. Go to bed with the coconut water still in place. If your skin responds well to coconut water, you will be left with smoother, more even skin. This also may help reduce signs of aging. If your scalp is dry and prone to dandruff, simply massage in some coconut water. This can help moisturize the scalp and reduce dandruff. Due to coconut water's antifungal and antibacterial products, it can be used in place of chemical conditioners to reduce dandruff. Then, rinse it out when you're done.
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Make a face mask for dry skin with coconut water. Treat acne with coconut water. Use coconut water as a skin toner. Treat a dry scalp with coconut water.
Article: Major scales figure prominently in flamenco music. If you've already been playing guitar for a while, they are likely some of the first scales you learned as well. Try playing the scales in a way that emulates the basic rhythm and meter of common flamenco styles. For example, the flamenco style Alegrias is typically in C Major. Since this is a fairly simple scale with no sharps or flats, it can be a good place to start. Practice switching between different scales. This will give you the ability to switch keys while you play, a technique known as modulation. This technique figures prominently in pieces performed by many famous flamenco guitarists. Barre chords require significant finger strength, but they are essential to master if you want to play flamenco guitar. Barre chords allow you to play more chords up and down the fretboard, and to transition between those chords more quickly. To make a barre chord, you place your index finger over the fretboard so that you're pressing down all of the strings at the same time. If you're just starting out, placing your middle finger over the top of your index finger can help you understand the pressure required to press down the strings cleanly. Press your thumb into the back of the neck of the guitar and apply even pressure to stabilize your hand. For example, you can make an E Major barre chord by barring the 8th fret with your index finger. Place your ring finger on the 10th fret of the 5th string, and your pinky finger on the 10th fret of the 4th string. Then place your middle finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string. Strum and adjust your fingers until you have a clean sound. You know how to make chord shapes with your left hand, but you're probably used to just strumming the chord altogether. With an arpeggio, you play each of the notes of the chord individually. You can practice different playing techniques using an arpeggio before you advance to learning flamenco melodies. Arpeggios can also be a good way to stretch and warm up your fingers. For the picado technique, you'll strike the strings of your guitar by alternating your index and middle fingers. If you already know single-line scales, you can use them to practice this flamenco technique. For the picado technique, strike the string downward, rather than plucking the string up as you would in classical guitar. This difference can take some getting used to, especially if you have a lot of experience with classical guitar, so be patient. Even though you're supposed to play picado very fast, start out by playing slowly until your fingers are used to striking the strings correctly.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Focus on Major scales. Practice basic barre chords. Play your chords as arpeggios. Use the picado technique to play scales.