In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you don't have one at home, perhaps you can borrow one from a friend. The benefit of learning to play on a piano is that the sound is acoustic because it's generated by a string. It also contains all 88 keys. Keyboards don't have either of these features. Keep that in mind when making your selection.  Depending on the type of piano (upright, baby grand, grand), acoustic pianos are generally more expensive than electronic keyboards, but they can be rented to own at some piano stores. Tune the piano so that you can train your ear to hear the notes correctly. Older pianos are usually out of tune especially if they are not played regularly.  If your piano hasn't been played for ages or has recently been moved, you may want to have it tuned professionally before going any further. If you're unable to find a piano, a keyboard is a great alternative. They're affordable, never go out of tune and have lots of sounds and features that can enhance your music. Not to mention, they're a lot easier to move around and don't take up much space. A keyboard is a great tool for a beginner. You can always start out on a keyboard and then upgrade to a piano. Get a learning keyboard.These specialty instruments light up in a specific order to help you learn songs more quickly. Typically, they come with books and videos that will help you learn musical notation. Play with it and identify the middle tones (middle of piano), flat tones  left black keys), sharp tones (right black keys), bass tones (low sounds) and high tones (high sounds). Really listen to each of them, and note how they are different from the others. Keep practicing until you can tell the difference between them. You'll have to study the major keys if you want to be able to identify the sounds that you hear. Some people do this by learning the major keys and then assigning a number to them. For instance, 1 is C; 2 is D; 3 is E; 4 is F; 5 is G; 6 is A; 7 is B; 8 is C. Notice how the numbers 8 and 1 both represent the note C, but number represents a lower or higher C. The number 1 represents middle C.  Once you know how to do this, you can label songs by numbers instead of letters. For instance, "Mary Had a Little Lamb" would be E - D - C - D - E - E - E. This would be represented as 3 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 3 - 3. If you don't have any musical knowledge at all, you will have wing it and figure it out by trial-and-error. Songs are mostly composed of variations of chords. You'll hear them in different keys, but the chords are composed of the same intervals. Identifying the notes that comprise the chords is crucial when you're figuring out a song by ear. So, learn how to play the basic chords and find out where they are located on the piano. Play the chords to familiarize yourself with the sound of them so that you recognize them. Even if you don't know the chord's name, you should know what they sound like. You should also be able to recognize if the chords are in a low register or high register, and from that you'll know where they are located. The C Major triad (or chord), comprised of C, E, and G, is one of the simplest chords to learn. Play this chord on middle C first (right-hand fingering is 1, 3, and 5, and left-hand fingering is 5, 3, and 1) and then move it to different octaves on the piano, keeping C as the lowest note. All songs are composed of musical patterns. Chords repeat themselves often in a steady beat or rhythm. If you can identify the patterns, or chord progressions, that you hear, it is much easier to play a song that you hear. You'll be able to learn which chords are combined with others. This helps you to understand how melodies and baselines are constructed, which helps you to make your own. Humming helps you internalize the song. Then, you'll be better able to repeat it on a piano. In other words, hum the tune. Then, sit down and the piano and repeat it. Once you know the chords and what the notes should look like, you should be able to duplicate them by ear. To really play, you need to know which fingers to play the keys with. The best way to do that is to get a basic understanding of finger placement from a beginner's piano book. The fingers are numbered. For instance, the thumb is 1 and the pinky is 5. These books will teach how to play each note by telling you which finger to play it with. Listen to songs.Then practice humming them and see if you can duplicate the song on your piano or keyboard. Or, select a song that you like and using the techniques that you've learned, attempt to play it by ear. Becoming a good piano player requires lots of practice. You'll need to practice at least three times a week.
Summary: Find a piano or keyboard to use. Sit down at the piano or keyboard and familiarize yourself with it. Learn the major keys. Learn the chords. Notice patterns. Master humming. Review finger placement. Practice.

Problem: Article: (If you have no autistic friends, then go find some and come back.) Explain that you think you may be autistic, and that you're wondering if they've observed any signs of autism in you. They may ask you questions to better understand your experiences. Explain that you've been curious about your early childhood, and ask when you met different developmental milestones. It's normal for autistic children to hit their milestones late or out of order.   See if they have any videos from your childhood that you could watch. Look for stimming and other signs of autism in children.  Consider late childhood and teen milestones too, like learning to swim, ride a bike, cook, clean a bathroom, do laundry, and drive. Explain that when you read it, it reminded you of yourself. Ask if they also see similarities.   They may point out things that you didn't realize about yourself. Keep in mind that no one understands what's going on inside your head. They do not see all the adjustments you make to appear more "normal," and thus might not realize that your brain works differently. Some autistic people can make friends and interact with people without anyone realizing that they are autistic. once you feel that you're ready. Consider seeing a specialist to get diagnosed. Many health insurance plans will cover various therapies, such as speech, occupational, and sensory integration therapy. A good therapist can help you improve your skills to best adapt to a neurotypical world.
Summary:
Ask your autistic friends about it. Ask your parents or guardians about your developmental milestones. Show a close friend or family member an article on signs of autism (such as this one). Talk to your family