Just started playin piano again - after 5 years break, Tips on how to learn hard!


Question: Just started playin piano again - after 5 years break, Tips on how to learn hard pieces again!?
I used to be really good, got up to a grade 7 in exams!. Stopped playing for about 5 years and the stuff I knew back then came back, but Im struggling on teaching myself new pieces!. I cant remember how i used to do it, especially the harder ones!. Learn right hand first then go onto left, or both together!? Help please cos im getting frustrated, and when i get frustrated i give up!.
This is probably partly to do with the fact I was always taught the piano, and she only did the exam pieces with me really!.
I need to free my hands up again Im finding pieces using 2 or 3 octaves annoying!.
Would it be worth getting classical lessons!? Cant really afford them!. Any tips please there are so many pieces I love that I would love to learn!.Www@Enter-QA@Com


Answers:
Playing hard pieces requires good sight-reading and hand-eye coordination - something that you should have since you used to be really good (in your words)!

For your pieces, unless they are easy enough, you have to learn each hand separately first!. Each hand has to be at least 80% familiar with what you have read (and by familiar, I mean fluent and without mistakes)!. When both hands have reached this, THEN you can attempt both hands together!. It takes time, and I know it's frustrating when you have to do this instead of jumping right in!. However, remember the jumping right in may cause you to struggle and bring about frustration at not being able to play the pieces well - this is unavoidable!. Unless you are exceptionally good - which you're working towards! - hardly anyone can play a hard piece well on first sight!.

I know the problem with only learning exam pieces - all the way until grade 7, I was learning strict exam pieces and exam pieces ONLY; I was so limited in experience towards other songs, genres and, well, music! You may not have to play every song under the sun, but the tip I'd give would be to get inspiration from songs YOU like!. Listen to performances of them, and check if they're suitable for your level (again, to avoid that unnecessary frustration thing!)!. Then focus, and learn it!. It'll bring alot of satisfaction!.

Octaves take practice - overplaying octaves just to get them right may hurt the tendons in your fingers!. Besides, banging on the piano doesn't work either!. Light wrist movement is crucial in playing octaves - the sound also comes out better!.

I would definitely suggest classical lessons - they would be worth it, provided you have the right teacher!. The right teacher would encourage exposure to different pieces instead of just those for exams; and would be able to guide you in difficult parts (such as octaves!)!. You also have personal guidance and help so that you can achieve your goals!.

Don't give up just because you're frustrated!. Imagine how much music you are leaving behind when you give up! Take things slowly, and don't try to shoot for unrealistic goals; you will build up experience and become better WITH TIME!. And don't try to tackle too many songs at one time!. I learnt this the hard way when I wanted to play 8 different songs; I ended up achieving nothing, think 'jack of all trades but master of none'!. Don't give up when it comes to music, because it's worth it in the end!.

Good luck! And I hope this helps(:Www@Enter-QA@Com

Go over the basics you know!. Its always good to revise- practise scales, as this improves you hand coordination!. The build yourself up again!. 5 years break is a long time to forget a lot of stuff in, so make sure you know you dynamics etc!.
Practise makes perfect, and if you're really stuck, try going for just one lesson or something just to focus on that particular piece!.
NEVER GIVE UP!
:-)Www@Enter-QA@Com

ok!.!.!. no duh you need to take it hands separately!. take it slow (of course) improve your technical skills!. make your fifth and fourth finger as strong as your thumb and second and third fingers, make your left hand as fast as your right hand, increase the speed of your fingers, practice chord pounding, etcWww@Enter-QA@Com

Hanon complete for piano!. LEarn the entire book well!. Start part one and part two simultanously, then two weeks alter add part three!. You need technique3!.

Then play Bach inventions, short pieces from the book Music By The Masters!.Www@Enter-QA@Com

practice like hell!. you can also try auditioning for musical roles here if you want: hollywood-opportunities(dotcom)Www@Enter-QA@Com

You want something fast and for nothing!. It won't work!. Go slowly and use your brain!. Separately, together, slowly!. Hello!?Www@Enter-QA@Com



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