How to Play the Piano to Amateur Concert Level Status
Always place your fingers on the keys before you play them., Either lift the finger from the key (while keeping contact with the keys with the other ones,) and let it drop on the key, or use *slight* arm pressure, with very relaxed fingers to press...
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Always place your fingers on the keys before you play them.
That way you will always know that you're hitting the correct key. (You don't have time to look at them all when you're playing fast.) It will also ensure that you don't hit the keys too hard, which you should never do. -
Step 2: Either lift the finger from the key (while keeping contact with the keys with the other ones
, The fingers should not stick, but glide across the keys.
That way you don't lose contact with the ivory (as Josef Hofmann said,) and you don't need to look at the keys again to re-set your hands in the proper place. , 2-3 octaves,) you may need to look at the keys to see where they're at, but still, you must touch the keys first before playing them.
This ensures accuracy (very important at high speeds,) a soft touch (very important for expression, and not hammering the keys,) and very little effort or work to do for your fingers, which makes it easy to play long, fast passages without errors, and without fatigue. -
Step 3: ) and let it drop on the key
-
Step 4: or use *slight* arm pressure
-
Step 5: with very relaxed fingers to press the keys.
-
Step 6: After the key has been pressed
-
Step 7: slide the fingers to the right or left.
-
Step 8: In places where the fingers need to go far (i.e.
Detailed Guide
That way you will always know that you're hitting the correct key. (You don't have time to look at them all when you're playing fast.) It will also ensure that you don't hit the keys too hard, which you should never do.
, The fingers should not stick, but glide across the keys.
That way you don't lose contact with the ivory (as Josef Hofmann said,) and you don't need to look at the keys again to re-set your hands in the proper place. , 2-3 octaves,) you may need to look at the keys to see where they're at, but still, you must touch the keys first before playing them.
This ensures accuracy (very important at high speeds,) a soft touch (very important for expression, and not hammering the keys,) and very little effort or work to do for your fingers, which makes it easy to play long, fast passages without errors, and without fatigue.
About the Author
Alexis Price
Specializes in breaking down complex home improvement topics into simple steps.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: