When you practice slow, how do you make sure your choice of fingering or technique is correct so it translates to a faster tempo? Maybe this isn’t a problem on piano? Aren’t there a number of ways to play a passage slowly but some don’t scale to a faster tempo?
Thanks so much for the question! The choice of fingering usually lies within the preparation stage of learning a new piece. This video is focused more towards the stage where you are working towards mastery and memorization through drills, etc. Your point on technique is an interesting one because it’s one I’ve encountered before when studying faster chopin etudes. I realized when I wanted to do slow practice I would not play it legato because I knew that when I played it fast, it would be wiser for me to play staccato since legato playing impedes speed. There are so many things to talk about though! This video kept it pretty basic 😁
Sometimes my stopping stems from me trying to match sure that my hands are in the right positions and I am able to play right notes and chords. I end up looking at my hands to confirm they are where I want them to be. How can you learn to trust and train your hands to do what they need to without eye confirmation so you can focus on the sheet music?
Hi Justin! Thanks for the comment. This is a skill all in itself. Developing that spatial awareness comes with time. I would recommend practicing for 15 min a day sight reading through easier pieces, using the black notes as landmarks, and taking it very slow. If you do this continually, you should see major progress.
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Yesss! Glad you liked it Salman!
When you practice slow, how do you make sure your choice of fingering or technique is correct so it translates to a faster tempo? Maybe this isn’t a problem on piano? Aren’t there a number of ways to play a passage slowly but some don’t scale to a faster tempo?
Thanks so much for the question! The choice of fingering usually lies within the preparation stage of learning a new piece. This video is focused more towards the stage where you are working towards mastery and memorization through drills, etc. Your point on technique is an interesting one because it’s one I’ve encountered before when studying faster chopin etudes. I realized when I wanted to do slow practice I would not play it legato because I knew that when I played it fast, it would be wiser for me to play staccato since legato playing impedes speed. There are so many things to talk about though! This video kept it pretty basic 😁
Sometimes my stopping stems from me trying to match sure that my hands are in the right positions and I am able to play right notes and chords. I end up looking at my hands to confirm they are where I want them to be.
How can you learn to trust and train your hands to do what they need to without eye confirmation so you can focus on the sheet music?
Hi Justin! Thanks for the comment. This is a skill all in itself. Developing that spatial awareness comes with time. I would recommend practicing for 15 min a day sight reading through easier pieces, using the black notes as landmarks, and taking it very slow. If you do this continually, you should see major progress.