Thursday, July 13, 2006
How to Practice Piano
Warm up properly by eHow
Just as an athlete warms up before performing (or practicing), so should you. I play several instruments and I find the following warm up routine effective for all of them.
Wash your hands under warm running water for at least two minutes. I use a drop of dish washing soap to remove excess oil an dirt. Stretch your fingers and thumbs gradually, and work them through their entire range of motion. Massage the muscles in the ball of the thumb and palm.
The warm water stimulates the blood flow, and stretching properly helps avoid injuries. If I pick up an instrument and try to play it cold, it takes a good while before I can do some techniques, where if I do the warm up, it's like I have been playing for half and hour, right from the start.
Related Tags: piano, piano lessons, how to play the piano, learn piano
Just as an athlete warms up before performing (or practicing), so should you. I play several instruments and I find the following warm up routine effective for all of them.
Wash your hands under warm running water for at least two minutes. I use a drop of dish washing soap to remove excess oil an dirt. Stretch your fingers and thumbs gradually, and work them through their entire range of motion. Massage the muscles in the ball of the thumb and palm.
The warm water stimulates the blood flow, and stretching properly helps avoid injuries. If I pick up an instrument and try to play it cold, it takes a good while before I can do some techniques, where if I do the warm up, it's like I have been playing for half and hour, right from the start.
Related Tags: piano, piano lessons, how to play the piano, learn piano
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Ways to Improve your Piano Playing
1. Find a qualified teacher
Under the guidance of someone who knows more than you do, you will learn faster and will begin playing much better. Don't forget you can also buy online courses to help if you don't like going out for lessons.
2. Practice make perfect
Practice regularly - try at least 30 minutes a day.
3. Set achievable goals
When practicing - pick a song that is suited to your skill level.
4. Go slow
Start playing each piece slowly. Never hurry through anything. When you’ve got the piece correct, work up to the correct speed progressively. Remember, patience is a great virtue.
5. Keep your eyes should be on the sheet music, not on the keyboard or for that matter your hands. If you find yourself looking at your hands or the keyboard corrected this habit immediately.
6. Choose a time throughout the day when you are alone and won't be disturbed by other memembers of your family.
7. Relax by playing pieces you already know.
Play a song which you know and can follow along with - this will help with your learner.
Under the guidance of someone who knows more than you do, you will learn faster and will begin playing much better. Don't forget you can also buy online courses to help if you don't like going out for lessons.
2. Practice make perfect
Practice regularly - try at least 30 minutes a day.
3. Set achievable goals
When practicing - pick a song that is suited to your skill level.
4. Go slow
Start playing each piece slowly. Never hurry through anything. When you’ve got the piece correct, work up to the correct speed progressively. Remember, patience is a great virtue.
5. Keep your eyes should be on the sheet music, not on the keyboard or for that matter your hands. If you find yourself looking at your hands or the keyboard corrected this habit immediately.
6. Choose a time throughout the day when you are alone and won't be disturbed by other memembers of your family.
7. Relax by playing pieces you already know.
Play a song which you know and can follow along with - this will help with your learner.
Piano Playing Tips
Practice makes perfect
Well... when you first start out you won't be exactly perfect, however regular practice will improve your skills. Never practice when feeling drowsy or unable to concentrate.
By practicing at least 30 minutes a day it will dramatically improve your piano playing abilities.
Well... when you first start out you won't be exactly perfect, however regular practice will improve your skills. Never practice when feeling drowsy or unable to concentrate.
By practicing at least 30 minutes a day it will dramatically improve your piano playing abilities.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Check out this video post
I just came across this video in You Tube. It takes about 5 minutes but it is worth viewing.
Piano Lessons Online
Question? You want your children to learn piano lessons but can't find someone in your area who teaches the piano.
What would you do?
What would you do?
