August 28th, 2010 by Lisa | No Comments »
Advice about position can only be given in general terms, since much depends on variables like height, build, and length of arms and fingers. Just make sure that your back and arms don’t get tired from playing and that you can reach the keyboard without strain.
Adjust the height of your chair so it feels comfortable to you. You might want to use a pillow. If you have a stool, adjust it to find the height that suits you best.
Sit forward and at the center of the keyboard.
Sit at such a height and distance from the keyboard that your arms are naturally bent and your fingers fall on the white keys easily and can reach the black keys when stretched out a little.
Let your elbows hang loosely, fairly close to your body and not lifted too high.
Keep your forearms level with the keyboard, with your elbows a little higher.
Tips & Warnings
There is no “correct” height. Some players prefer a high seat, others a low one.
Keep your fingernails short all the time.
August 26th, 2010 by Lisa | 1 Comment »
Do you struggle with keeping the rhythm while playing piano? You piano lessons will be easier if you understand this concept.
Rhythm comes from being relaxed while applying the counting.
With each song, the more repetition you give it, the more fluent you become in playing it, and when it become fluent, you can stop counting it. Once you get to the point where you don’t have to count it,
you will feel the rhythm more clearly.
Does this make sense? Try it the next time you practice piano and in every piano lesson.
Let me know how you do on this…
~Smile and Practice
~Lisa
August 21st, 2010 by Lisa | No Comments »
A note from Lisa:
I realized that if my students just took 10 minutes out of every day, and only practiced for 10 minutes every day that they would learn so much more because they would not forget what they learned yesterday and they could build on what they had just learned.
At the same time they would build a good habit that would make them yearn to learn how to play the piano. Everyone can make 10 minutes by going to bed 10 minutes later or getting up 10 minutes earlier. You see what I mean? You can do it! Without the thought of 10 minutes a day, in their minds it is just too hard to squeeze it in. It really isn’t hard if you really want to learn.
If you have any questions please let me know because I am here to help you learn how to play the piano.
Good luck! ~smile and practice 10 minutes each day~
~Lisa
July 27th, 2010 by Lisa | No Comments »
Just some food for thought……
1. Practice Regularly
Never practice piano when you are tired you cannot focus and concentrate well enough to make good progress.
Practicing your piano lessons requires good coordination and music reading skills. To get best results with your piano playing practice daily for at least 20-30 minutes a day.
2. Set Realistic Goals
When studying your song, set realistic goals. Find a song that is right, and fits your musical knowledge and skills. If you get stumped, back up to the day before lessons and start fresh. It will all come together easily very soon. It may help to play a few bars of a new piano piece rather than trying to get through the whole song at one sitting.
3. Read Music Literature of the Composer
This one is fun!!! I love the history or Music!!!!! When you are playing a Mozart sonata and you don´t know anything about his life its more difficult to play with a good “character”. Learn all about your favorite composer and try to find a good approach to play his/her songs.
