A great Robert Estrin YouTube video!
Main things to think about:
1. Think holistically. Yoga. Walks. Exercises. Eating healthy.
2. Height of bench is absolutely critical. Arms/wrists should be straight.
3. Don't sit too close to a piano.
4. Proper posture!
5. Take time to adjust the bench, even at a performance.
6. Take frequent breaks in your practice, walking around, stretching arms.
7. Varying the music and practice techniques. Keep it changed up--it'll make a more effective practice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMEj-IZ4-Yk
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Saturday, July 19, 2014
Memorization
Memorizing piano music takes skill. In this blog I will share memorization tips.
This website gives you several basic memorization techniques to get you started:
http://www.nazzaromusic.com/6-quick-tips-memorizing-performing-music/
There are three memorization techniques that aren't mentioned in this article.
One is to play slowly. Playing slowly and counting the rhythm are helpful not only in memorization but they're important when learning to play any new piece.
The second is to use the articulation and dynamics from the start. Don't wait until you've memorized a piece to start including them. It's more difficult to re-learn something than it is to just learn it a certain way to begin with.
The third is to decide upfront that you will memorize a certain piece. Then as you learn it, section by section, memorize that section.
Once again, don't just learn (and memorize) the notes, rhythm, and fingering; add the articulation and dynamics from the beginning of the learning process. Memorize each section in its complete form.
This website gives you several basic memorization techniques to get you started:
http://www.nazzaromusic.com/6-quick-tips-memorizing-performing-music/
There are three memorization techniques that aren't mentioned in this article.
One is to play slowly. Playing slowly and counting the rhythm are helpful not only in memorization but they're important when learning to play any new piece.
The second is to use the articulation and dynamics from the start. Don't wait until you've memorized a piece to start including them. It's more difficult to re-learn something than it is to just learn it a certain way to begin with.
The third is to decide upfront that you will memorize a certain piece. Then as you learn it, section by section, memorize that section.
Once again, don't just learn (and memorize) the notes, rhythm, and fingering; add the articulation and dynamics from the beginning of the learning process. Memorize each section in its complete form.
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