The advantage of playing keyboard compared with most other instruments is that the keyboard doesn't rely on any other instruments to fill it out pieces of music to sound good.
The keyboard has a voice of its own and can stand strong and independent no matter how big or small the audience.
You can build in other sounds yourself on a keyboard too, and this will thicken up the sound when performing.
Many solo artists would be lost without a keyboard because it allows them to programme in drum beats for them to perform along to. It also has connections on the back to enable integration with a PA system when performing at a larger venue.
If you consider a comparison to playing woodwind or percussion instruments where you would rely on a small team of musicians for accompaniment, you don't have this worry when playing keyboard because everything can be built into its interface.
Some songs will sound better than others on the keyboard. This will depend on whether they have been arranged specifically for keyboard or have been arranged for a different instrument.
If written on a keyboard then they will have all the necessary sections to fill out the song for a full performance.
Below are some suggestions of songs that sound great played solo on the keyboard or piano:
'Everybody Hurts' by Rem. This song is very expressive and is great for adding strings into the chorus. You can also add a soft beat to this which can be programmed into your keyboard. It has a 6/8 rhythm which makes it stand out from other pop songs which are normally written in 4/4 time signature.
'Somewhere Only We Know' by Keane. This song was written by modern rock stars and was written on keyboard. It has a great feel to it with lots of flavor, which really makes this piece of music beautiful to play on either piano or keyboard.
'Everything I Do I Do it For You' by Bryan Adams. This is a beautiful rock ballad, and is a favorite with young and old audiences alike. It is often played by professional keyboard players for wedding functions and gatherings, and is a great first dance song.
Any song can be adapted to suit keyboard but as a beginner it is advisable to learn the songs suggested.
These are usually arranged in various books and courses to help you progress with you piano and keyboard playing.
It can take many years of practice to reach the standard to be able play your own one hour song repertoire on piano or keyboard. This is by far the quickest way to learn: Beginner Piano Tunes
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