Do pianists sight read?
When sight-reading music, pianists have to decode a large number of notes and immediately transform them into finger actions. When a single note was presented, pianists easily read it when it was located within three ledger lines.
Where do pianists look?
The professional pianist’s eyes: generally focused on the area between the hands (not looking at either hand specifically, but able to see both). used reference points. relied heavily on peripheral vision.
What are the characteristics of a good piano player?
Good piano players can practice and play with a metronome, and keep their rhythm and timing in check. Everybody makes mistakes, even accomplished pianists. The difference between a hobbyist and a good player is the willingness to LEARN from those mistakes. That’s because a good player recognizes that mistakes reveal weaknesses.
What does it mean to practice dynamics in piano?
I often say that practicing dynamics is the faster way to go from a good piano player to a great one. This ties in with the previous point, but it goes much deeper. It means practicing and perfecting a piece of music until it’s like you’re “speaking” through that music.
How good can you play piano with a metronome?
There is nothing more revealing about a piano player than to have them play with a metronome. The metronome doesn’t lie, and it doesn’t care how good you think you are. Good piano players can practice and play with a metronome, and keep their rhythm and timing in check. Everybody makes mistakes, even accomplished pianists.
Why choose Lisa Witt to teach piano?
Lisa Witt has been teaching piano for 19 years and in that time has helped hundreds of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others.