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By far the most popular method of inputting note data into your DAW is - you guessed it - the MIDI keyboard. Although technology can overcome many of the hurdles faced by non-keyboard players when composing music on computers (think step sequencing, inputting notes by hand in the piano roll, using MIDI chord pads, etc.) things do speed up enormously if you can play a bit. Back in 255, our
Play Keyboards Like A Pro
cover feature approached the art of playing keyboards from a practical angle, combining a selection of exercises to strengthen your finger muscles and develop independence with practical advice on how to begin tackling typical parts in a variety of styles.
This follow-up packs in even more exercises and practice tips, structured from absolute beginner-level upwards, and is designed to provide you with the tools to develop enough finger strength and dexterity to be able to play some actual music, rather than just scales.