| Playing the piano is a fantastic hobby. You are creating | | | | first. Make up words that fit the rhythm - it could be |
| music yourself, rather than listening to a CD. Piano | | | | beginning of a new song writing career! |
| practice can either be a chore or an activity that you | | | | If you are practising the melody, try singing it through |
| really look forward to. Here are 3 great tips to make | | | | first. Get used to the rise and fall of the melody. By |
| piano practice fun! | | | | singing it, you will be able to hear the sound in your |
| Tip 1 - Doodle on the piano before you start playing a | | | | head before you play the notes on the piano. |
| piece! Just play some simple finger patterns to get | | | | Tip 3 - Place 5 buttons on the top of the piano next to |
| yourself warmed up. Try playing at different speeds | | | | a pot. Every time you make a mistake, put a button in |
| and to different rhythms. | | | | the pot. Then limit yourself to 4 buttons, then 3. |
| Play in different parts of the piano to get used to high | | | | This is a great exercise in focusing the mind on |
| and low sounds. Play some notes together - do they | | | | accuracy and turning it into a game. |
| sound harmonious? What works? What doesn't? | | | | Another alternative is to turn it into a "platform game". |
| Experiment, have fun, be creative! | | | | If you make a mistake you lose a life and have to |
| Tip 2 - Practice with a specific goal in mind. If you are | | | | return to the beginning of the piece! |
| practising the rhythm, clap or tap the rhythm through | | | | |