Having Been Away From The Piano

[shingo]

Hi,
I normally wouldn't make a thread about this as I doubt I will get any direct answer as this is most probably an individual thing, but I wanted to know if any of you have experienced the same as I.

Having recently returned from my holiday and been away form the piano for about a week (having normally practiced daily for about 3/4 hours), I have come to practice today and my hands feel clumsy and more un-coordinated than they were before. Obviously to some degree this would be expected due to the lack of daily prctice, but I just wan't some reasurance as I can't shake the feeling that I have lost some spark I had before, like I was at the top of my game before and now sagging under at 70% of that. I also realise the more I think this way, the more likely I will convince myself I have lost something and attribute every error and such to it, which is a path I do not wan't to start. (that probably answers my own paranoia, some form of "forum catharsis")

It sounds dramatic after only a week away, but I was really enjoying myself before I left and it is a little dissapointing at the moment.

Have any of you experienced this and did you finally feel you were back at your normal level quickly?

[amelialw]

it happens all the time when you take a long break from the piano.
That is the reason why I don't do that and the max time that I would be away from the piano is about 4 days. Most people who are serious about music will make sure there is a piano available at wherever they are going to for their holiday.

[lazlo]

I was gone in nicaragua for 6 weeks and just got back to the piano. Its really refreshing in a way. Yeah, the hands are a little slower, but I'm coming back to the music with new ideas and a freshness. you'll get it back.

[shingo]

Thanks to you both for your input.

I am glad to hear it normally happens after long breaks amelialw, I will take more consideration next time about breaks from practice and piano avaliability from now on, even if it is just playing a little bit while away, just to keep the fingers limbre. I must admit though I do not fully consider myself to be at the stage where piano would be a major aspect whilst away, but then I suppose that is why I have to pay the consequence  .

And also thanks for the reassurance lazlo, hope you had a good time at nicaragua.

[guendola]

Don't worry and you will be fine again in a few days.

[miszpeekab0o]

I have been like that before.

I once started piano at the age of 7 - 9 years old (I don't quite remember). I have been playing the piano for more than 3 consecutive years. Suddenly, I grew tired of it and I really have decided to quit my piano class.

Suddenly, a few years later, I had my passion back and I started to take classes again. It was indeed, chaotic but it seemed like a lifetime lesson. I have a great fond of piano and it was bizarre to soon grew tired of it.

So, I'm back on track with my obsession.