Tag: cp practicing music
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Button-Pushing vs. Music
The conversation went something like this: OP: Do you think I’ll pass my exam? (posted video) Me: Maybe you’ll pass, I have no idea. But, this isn’t music. It’s button-pushing. Play with the metronome and you’ll see where you’re deficient. OP: Thanks. I’m confused about how to count the beat with my mind. Me: Don’t…
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6 Steps to Learning Piano Without a Teacher
How to improve piano skills without a teacher Ask this question in a Facebook group and you’ll be admonished by hordes of piano teachers that it’s impossible to improve at the piano without a teacher. What does your own experience tell you? Have you ever, without a teacher: Changed a light bulb? Sent an email?…
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How to Cure Perfectionism in Your Music Practice
Musicians who identify as “perfectionists” should understand the following about what perfectionism is and how to cure it. Perfectionism is an anxiety disorder. It’s a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). By “anxiety disorder”, I mean you’re afraid of making mistakes, and furthermore, this fear is making it hard for you to practice. Here’s the problem: even if you…
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When your playing sounds “mechanical”
First, let’s get one thing out of the way: just because a teacher told you that your playing sounds mechanical doesn’t mean it does. (the teacher might not be expressing themselves very well) While we’re at it, let’s get another thing out of the way: your mechanical-sounding playing is not the fault of the metronome.…
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Teach Yourself Piano
Your success in teaching yourself to play the piano will depend on 3 important factors: MotivationYou need to be in this for the right reasons. Learning a musical instrument is not easy, and it will take time. The Right ExercisesYou must train yourself in the correct way. It is always better to be working on…