I recently bought a synthesizer and my dream is to play "Scotland the Brave". What is the quickest way to achieve this goal? (e.g. should I just learn to play the keys and not the chords, is there a simpler song that you recommend I learn first, etc.)
I consider myself as having no musical background.
EDIT
In case you do want more specific info about my background and goals, here is my situation (note I'm now 32 years old):
- I know how to read basic sheet music (from 5th grade at school)
- I have negligible experience playing the piano/synthesizer etc. The closest I got were a few weeks of lessons as a 9 year old.
- I played a recorder or violin for one school year (5th grade) approximately once a week. But I do not consider myself a musician.
- I don't want to get sidetracked into playing classical or religious music as a way of learning (it will alter my long term goal in a way I don't want). I want to learn newer, exciting songs that others will enjoy hearing like patriotic marches or popular music. For example:
- Happy birthday to You
- America the Beautiful
- No awa tae bide awa
- Take on Me
- 100 Years
- Final Countdown