The main thing is the numerical notation on the music sheets, which I can follow. The Declan team is great and of course Declan himself. All the members seem very nice on ZOOM as well as on the... See more
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DecPlay transforms health and wellbeing through music - making piano EASY and accessible for beginners, especially later in life. WITHOUT needing to read traditional sheet music notation. Due to the intuitive nature, based on how we 'hear' music, the unique DecPlay method has been awarded a patent, featured on BBC and has had incredible results without our piano community of 50,000+ members aged 50 to 95+ EASY - understand song sheets immediately (no notation is used) RAPID RESULTS - play recognisable song within hours ACCESSIBLE - for all ages (4 to 95+), arthritis, dyslexia, and low sight friendly SKILL DEVELOPMENT - learn at your own pace, from beginner level to advanced (including professional style, improvisation, composition & playing by ear PLAY PIANO FOR FUN The simplicity of the method makes piano fast, easy and fun and DecPlay consistently achieves outstanding results for absolute beginners or lapsed piano players. Suitable for absolute beginners, as well as experienced players, who want to get away from traditional sheet music and have more FUN playing piano, learn songs faster and memorise songs more easily. Designed for popular songs and simple classical music. The incredibly simple and intuitive DecPlay method was invented by Declan Cosgrove.
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Learning Piano in Retirement
I learnt to play the piano many years ago but also haven't played for many years. Now in my retirement I find learning the DecPlay method much quicker to learn rather than reading music notes. Its brilliant.
I joined Decplay three years ago
I joined Decplay three years ago. I have never regretted joining and learning to play the piano by the Decplay method. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn to play piano even with some who have tried to learn the traditional way. There’s a very friendly Facebook group and a buddy scheme. Loads of great music out there to try. The course’s themselves are easy to follow and there’s a twice monthly zoom call.
I have reviewed DecPlay before but I…
I have reviewed DecPlay before but I really want to say what a great piano teaching course it is. Declan is brilliant and such a friendly tutor and the course is easy to learn and you can start playing tunes very quickly without having to learn the dreaded notation. The private Facebook community is very supportive and I have made great friends through the group. Declan has helpers who are very good and responsive. I cant recommend it highly enough - enjoy
Forgot to say, rhe twice monthly Zoom calls with Declan and the team are very informative and fun too
DecPlay: Definitely Isn't Too Good To Be True
It's founder, Declan, has put together such a brilliant all round course that allows complete beginners like myself, to progress to any level that I wish, playing music that I love in no time at all. I now play every day and I love it. This very affordable course does exactly 'what it says on the tin'.
Although an online course, it is tailored to meet the needs of it's members and is packed with easy to follow demonstration videos. In addition, you are not tied into this course financially and can leave at any time without penalty. There is also a several month trial period where if you change your mind (highly unlikely), you can have a full refund without any hassle.
Excellent ,Friendly and Enjoyable
Having never played an instrument before I wanted to learn Keyboard/Piano. I opted for DecPlay to teach me after reading great reviews online, It's a decision I am very glad I made as it has me, as a complete novice, playing tunes within weeks.
The course is set out nicely , there is no time pressure , just go along at your own pace and enjoy the ride.
I didn't honestly believe I could ever play the piano but now have the belief that if all the other members who have done so well can do it then so can I... and so can you.
There is fantastic support and a lovely welcoming online community also.
Thanks very much DecPlay
Don't hesitate, you'll love it!
It is so achievable no matter what your age or ability is. I've never played piano and now, at 65, I am playing beautiful music - and I can't even read music.
Also, there is so much support and encouragement from other members.

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A Great Way to Learn to Play Piano!
For years, I have tried to learn how to play the piano, but learning how to read music notation has always proved to be too much of a significant hurdle.
Then I found DecPlay Piano and, much to my amazement and great delight, found I could play recognisable tunes within a few weeks of starting on the DecPlay system (no reading of music notation required!).
Declan and his team are so easy and fun to work with. Connecting with the other DecPlayer Members on Facebook is like being part of an extensive and happy musical family.
I still have a long way to go on my quest to become a proficient player, but I feel the journey is already well underway.

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I can now play songs aged 76!
ONLY LEARNING METHOD I HAVE FOUND THAT ENABLES ME TO PLAY SONGS QUICKLY AS A TOTAL BEGINNER.
ONE THING I COULD DO WITH IS SOME DEMOS OF FASTER SONGS AS THE MAJORITY OF WHAT I CAN NOW PLAY ARE SLOW BALLADS?

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This course has taught me at 82 to play the piano, I started the course in November and can already play quite a few songs. There is a lot of support available, we have regular zoom meetings with Declan where you can ask questions and also have fun. I should probably mention that I haver never had a music lesson before so am amazed at my progress,

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Giving people the chance to learn the…
Giving people the chance to learn the piano and to come together on Facebook as piano friends if they wish.
Still new but feel I really will be able to enjoy the experience more and more as I improve.
Looking forward to the pleasure it will give me.
Thank you Decplay

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The decplay system makes learning songs…
The decplay system makes learning songs very easy and quick.

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Easy to follow way of learning
Easy to follow and after just a few weeks of being on the course can play a couple of songs. Will never be like Elton John but only want to play for enjoyment

Reply from DecPlay Piano (Piano Made Easy)
This was one of my best purchases
This was one of my best purchases. I bought a keyboard at xmas and with this program, I am now playing, with both hands, music that I love. I'm not perfect but it's a real joy. The private group online allows you to post your efforts if you choose and the group is very supportive and welcoming. I recommend everyone to try this app, so much easier than trying to recognise notes in both clefs.

Reply from DecPlay Piano (Piano Made Easy)
Decplay is amazing for ALL ages and abilities!
After having piano lessons for a couple of years only to be let down by my piano Tutor I had tried every kind of Piano course there was which only caused frustration, failure and ended up being very costly. Then thanks to a friend I found Decplay. The evening I joined and accessed the course I was able to sit at my Piano and play songs I knew. I was delighted and amazed! The frustration and failure I had with previous courses had gone. I was delighted and excited at what I had achieved in such a short time! The best thing is once you join the course it’s there online to access at any time and at your own pace. There are videos where Declan guides you through each lesson step by step, playing each piece. Just like having your Tutor on tap in your living room. Declan has created this course for all ages and abilities. I am now working my way through the Advanced course and loving every minute of it. There is also a fantastic network of friendly people who are always willing to help and share their experience and a friendly fb group page. No one judges you and always willing to help. I can’t thank Declan enough for creating this wonderful course and giving me the ability at last to play my piano. I am now confident, have a great sense of achievement due to this course and loving my piano playing journey with Decplay. Thank you Declan

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Brought me back to the piano
Brought me back to the piano every day since I started. Haven't tried piano properly for probably 40 years. Thanks DecPlay

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Started nearly two years ago
Started nearly two years ago. Love that I can now play something tuneful. Still enjoying the journey and improvements.

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