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Practicing piano: The step-by-step guide of a beginner.

This easy-going guide shows you the proper way of practicing piano with simple methods, well-designed practices, and intelligent exercises that assist you to learn quicker without the strain of feeling like a failure.

December 9, 202520 min
Practicing piano: The step-by-step guide of a beginner.

However, it does not necessarily make you a better musician by practicing piano on a daily basis; it makes you a better one by practicing properly.

Beginners waste their hours repeating their errors or playing blindly. This manual reveals the way you can organize your practice on the piano to develop at a better pace, remain motivated and enjoy the music process.


Start with a Warm-Up Routine

Warm-ups can make your hands relax and get your fingers ready to play.

Start with a Warm-Up Routine

Simple Warm-Ups (5 minutes)

  • Finger stretches
  • Slow scales, preferably C major
  • it is suggested to play in C major.
  • Dress up in basic finger motions.

Hint: DON'T hurry--warm-ups must be easy and even.


Divide Your Practice into Small Segments.

Replaying a complete song over and over again, break it down into minute segments.

Divide Your Practice into Small Segments.

Practice Sections Like:

  • Verse
  • Chorus
  • Left hand only
  • Right hand only
  • Difficult bars (1-2 lines)

This will assist you in correcting mistakes within a shorter period of time and remembering the song easily.

Use the Slow Practice Method

A fast playing is one of the largest beginner errors.

Why Slow Practice Works

  • You study the notes the right way.
  • You get precision in your fingers.

The development of muscles is done in the right way in your brain.

Why Slow Practice Works

Principle: Play slowly till you can play perfectly.

Only then increase speed.


Practice with a Metronome


A metronome is useful in maintaining rhythm and building timing.

Practice with a Metronome

Beginner Settings

  • Start at 50-70 BPM
  • Get better and better, as you get bigger.

Hint: When you lose the beat, reduce your pace.

Study Hands separately at first.

Attempting to play the two hands simultaneously is confusing.


Steps

  • Master the right-hand melody
  • Slowly practice the chords of the left hand.
  • Blend the two at a lower rate.

This facilitates easier, smoother and quicker learning.


Why Record Yourself?

One of the most effective ways of improving is to record.

Why Record Yourself?

Why Record Yourself?

  • You listen to errors that you have missed.
  • You track your progress
  • You build confidence

No special equipment is required, just a smartphone is sufficient


End with Something Fun


When you are done, you should always leave off with a song you like.

It helps you to feel inspired and makes the whole session fulfilling.

End with Something Fun

Conclusion

It is not about how much time one practices the piano but rather practice smart. Even the utter beginners can achieve rapid progress with warm-ups, slow-repetition, metronome exercises, and structured sessions and find pleasure in playing on a daily basis.





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