| Learning to play the piano is a fantastic new hobby. | | | | play all the way to the end of your piece without the |
| You are learning a new skill. It takes time. It requires a | | | | coins falling off. If they fall off, you have to start all |
| little effort. Piano practice can seem like a chore. But | | | | over again! |
| with the right approach, it can become an activity that | | | | This shows you whether you are keeping the back of |
| you really look forward to. Here are 3 great tips on | | | | your hands level or not. If they do fall off, notice on |
| how to enjoy piano practice! | | | | which side. Adjust the balance of your hand and try |
| Tip 1 - Doodle on the piano before you start playing a | | | | again. |
| piece! Just play some simple finger patterns to get | | | | Tip 3 - Imagine that your piece is a film score. What |
| yourself warmed up. Try playing at different speeds | | | | type of film would it be? Is it a comedy or a romantic |
| and to different rhythms. | | | | scene? Picture what is happening in the scene. Is it day |
| Play in different parts of the piano to get used to high | | | | or night? Is it in a house or filmed in a forest? Have fun |
| and low sounds. | | | | with your imagination and "paint a picture" through your |
| Play some notes together - do they sound | | | | fingers. |
| harmonious? What works? What does not? | | | | Even when you are learning simple pieces of music, |
| Experiment, have fun, be creative! | | | | play the piano with as much expression and feeling as |
| Tip 2 - Place a coin on the back of each hand. Try to | | | | you can! |