Playing the piano involves using two hands at the same time. However, if you've never played before, or not for long, it's best to start with songs that you can play with one hand. When learning any song at any level, it's always best to learn each hand separately before you start playing the song hands together.Playing the piano involves using two hands at the same time. However, if you've never played before, or not for long, it's best to start with songs that you can play with one hand. When learning any song at any level, it's always best to learn each hand separately before you start playing the song hands together.