@kbaby1221 If you're learning a difficult piece, say movements from a prominent composer such as Beethoven or Mozart, I would recommend anywhere from 3 to 4 hours per day, with breaks in between. If you're trying to get better at a song, anywhere from 1 to 3 hours per day will be just fine, with breaks in between, of course. If you've mastered a song, and only want to play to keep it in your memory and to improve on the techniques, I would say anywhere up to 2 hours per day.
Practice both hands separately before combining ... can you say more about that? is it typical that one hand (i.e. the right hand for most of us) is easier to learn?
@BritMiss Hi there, yes to learn most techniques you will learn them many times faster practising them hands separately, even after you get them sounding good hands together you should go back to hands separate to perfect techniques (runs, trills, rhythms and so forth) Hope this helps, all this will be explained in great detail in the full DVD coming out in June - July
@BritMiss Along with Ben's explanation, I would like to add a few things. When you're learning a difficult piece, it is very tough to put them together. I sometimes perfect both hands, but have trouble focusing on what each hand is supposed to play. This is where the slowing part is very effective. It may even be far more effective to slow down each hand to master the techniques, then speed them up like Ben demonstrated. If that doesn't work, take a long break to clear your head, then try again.
How often should one practice each day?
kbaby1221 8 months ago
@kbaby1221 If you're learning a difficult piece, say movements from a prominent composer such as Beethoven or Mozart, I would recommend anywhere from 3 to 4 hours per day, with breaks in between. If you're trying to get better at a song, anywhere from 1 to 3 hours per day will be just fine, with breaks in between, of course. If you've mastered a song, and only want to play to keep it in your memory and to improve on the techniques, I would say anywhere up to 2 hours per day.
KurogetsuOokami 8 months ago
:D dogs!
Practice both hands separately before combining ... can you say more about that? is it typical that one hand (i.e. the right hand for most of us) is easier to learn?
BritMiss 9 months ago
@BritMiss Hi there, yes to learn most techniques you will learn them many times faster practising them hands separately, even after you get them sounding good hands together you should go back to hands separate to perfect techniques (runs, trills, rhythms and so forth) Hope this helps, all this will be explained in great detail in the full DVD coming out in June - July
learnpiano 9 months ago
@BritMiss Along with Ben's explanation, I would like to add a few things. When you're learning a difficult piece, it is very tough to put them together. I sometimes perfect both hands, but have trouble focusing on what each hand is supposed to play. This is where the slowing part is very effective. It may even be far more effective to slow down each hand to master the techniques, then speed them up like Ben demonstrated. If that doesn't work, take a long break to clear your head, then try again.
KurogetsuOokami 8 months ago
@KurogetsuOokami; Thanks, that makes it a bit clearer.
BritMiss 8 months ago
@BritMiss No problem, attack the pieces as you're comfortable with the methods you want to use :)
KurogetsuOokami 8 months ago
Great video, i've been having that same problem.thanks!
lucianjay 10 months ago
your hair looks great by the way :)
TeacupTim 10 months ago
@TeacupTim Thanks, yeah I like it better now too :)
learnpiano 10 months ago
Very good. I've been making the mistake you mention, playing the entire song when i only need to practice a small section of it. Thanks. Clavinovaguy
CLAVINOVAGEEZER 10 months ago
Excellent video!!!
stlgtrace 10 months ago
you are so right on. thanks!
argon805 10 months ago