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5:10 PM
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Play Piano - How to Learn to Play Piano
How to Practice to Play Piano!
Whether you are practicing an exercise or a tune, it is important to always make it sound musical and to give it a sense of "flow."
Flow means that you can play it smoothly and without hesitation - the HANDS and BRAIN are calm and unhurried as you move from measure to measure in the song.
Perhaps the most useful skill in practicing music is the ability to sense when the music is not flowing, to isolate the problem area, and to FIX it!
Fixing the problem usually involves two strategies:
- slowing the tempo; and/or
- simplifying the problem (i.e. practicing a smaller piece of material and separating the hands.)
This all goes against our natural instinct, which is to try to play something as we imagine it should sound, even though there is NO flow!
Here is an important guideline which I call the Rule of Flow:
Never increase the practice tempo on a piece of material until you can play it perfectly!
Practicing something much faster than you can play it perfectly may be gratifying to your ego, but you are not really learning it.
The truth is that you cannot play something fast until you can play it slowly!
To learn more, I invite you to visit the following resources:
posted by Ron Worthy at
12:41 PM
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Piano Lessons Personal Coaching
Our New Inner Circle "Personal Coaching" Program Overview
A number of students have requested clarifications of our recent re-launch of www.PlayPianoAndReadMusic.com's Inner Circle.
Below you will find our Q&A.
- Who is this for... I mean, what skill level? It's for ALL skill levels. From the complete "newbie" up to the professional performer or music educator. Please understand that certain music performance concepts are not taught in schools. The quality of the information provided is based on the "real-life" stage experiences and education background of the instructor?
- How will I receive my personal coaching? You will receive "video instruction" that is skill-appropriate for your specific needs. This is not a "one size fits all" program as characterized by the majority of piano lesson programs on the Internet today.
- Let's say, if I'm having a problem "hearing" a note or chord progression of a song I'm trying to learn by ear or play with sheet music, can you help me? YES! I will provide a video and/or "lead sheet" that will help you to truly understand the harmonic implications of the song.
- What about summer vacations... can I suspend my subscription and re-subscribe after I return? YES!
- I'm not an adult, as such how can I subscribe to the Inner Circle? Just ask your parent(s) or guardian(s) to contact me by phone at: (301) 565-0358.
I hope you found the Q&A helpful in your decision to subscribe to the Inner Circle.
Now, if you still doubt my expertise, just view my FREE videos at Youtube! Just imagine the quality of instruction offered in the Inner Circle!
Once you subscribe, you login details will be sent within 24 hours. I will then contact you to discuss your specific need for that month!
posted by Ron Worthy at
3:55 PM
Sunday, March 01, 2009
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Sunday, February 08, 2009
Mozart, Twinkle Little Star Variations, Anna Larsen (age 6)
Here's How to Learn to Play Piano... by a 6 year old!
posted by Ron Worthy at
9:09 PM
Monday, December 22, 2008
Play Piano - Brand New Affiliate Program
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9:27 PM
