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Offline drazh

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another way of piano learning
on: February 14, 2009, 04:30:34 PM
hi everybody
I think our learning process is not optimal.
suppose that parents send their kids to learn piano.they expect the  teacher to do his job as soon as possible.so the only quick way for the teacher is practicing simple pieces repeatedly to satisfy parents and students but this may  not be the best way .maybe they should practice more on sight reading not memorization.
I read in abook a great pianist said "may be I can do this piace after 5 years of practice" .
I think it is too long
what do you think ?   
 
 

Offline richard black

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Re: another way of piano learning
Reply #1 on: February 14, 2009, 05:35:27 PM
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what do you think ? 

I think you're getting repetitive.
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Re: another way of piano learning
Reply #2 on: February 14, 2009, 05:36:42 PM
The only way to learn to play piano is to play it.  Beginner students  must go through the process of learning the notes, etc, which has to be a part of "piano learning". Of course.  The sightreading and memorizing comes along in that process of "piano learning"  as well.

Also, to learn a piece, 5 years seems like a long time to me.  But mostly, for most students, it may take 3 to 6 months; it all depends upon the length and level of difficulty of the piece.  If a piece takes too long to learn, then go work on another piece.  I won't work on a piece for very long.
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Re: another way of piano learning
Reply #3 on: February 14, 2009, 05:41:25 PM
I read in abook a great pianist said "may be I can do this piace after 5 years of practice" .
I think it is too long
what do you think ?   

If we're talking about a great pianist here, and you want to know what I think, I think you are very stupid. The pianist could probably sight read the notes to the piece but he is more likely working on his interpretation of a piece, wich you can perfect for an infinity of time ... wasn't it Richter who waited even more than 5 years before playing chopin etude op.10 no.1 in concert? And we all agree that he could play it better than any of us here at sight ...

Offline go12_3

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Re: another way of piano learning
Reply #4 on: February 14, 2009, 05:54:10 PM
Yes,  Chopin's etude op.10 no. 1 can indeed take several years to learn.  I'm in the process of learning it; so I will probably work on this piece for the rest of my life.... :o
and hopefully will achieve the benifit of its wonderfulness....a humbling experience to say the least! 
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Re: another way of piano learning
Reply #5 on: February 14, 2009, 08:00:44 PM
  You know I honestly believe that if one is truly interested in learning the piano then much work needs to be done away from the piano. For instance the history of music, music theory, world music and composition. Really paino playing shouldn't be a pianful experience.
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Offline richard black

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Re: another way of piano learning
Reply #6 on: February 14, 2009, 11:40:23 PM
Actually, somewhat apropos of this thread, I heard a lovely quote yesterday (the subject was learning to sing but it applies equally to playing an instrument): 'The mind may be quick but the body is always stupid'.
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Re: another way of piano learning
Reply #7 on: February 23, 2009, 09:41:27 AM
i think it is need a long time to play a piece with best interpretation, not play the note only... i think we shouldn't study  that piece only, but another piece too. so while we're polishing one, we learn another.
Hope someday I'll be a good pianist ^.^

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Re: another way of piano learning
Reply #8 on: February 25, 2009, 03:15:37 PM
Is there any one tell me, how do I learn how to play the piano

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Re: another way of piano learning
Reply #9 on: February 25, 2009, 03:52:33 PM
Is there any one tell me, how do I learn how to play the piano
Are you being serious, if you are, there is another post that you can look up a post that has a similar thread.  And if you not being serious,  then ha, ha, ha  ;)
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Re: another way of piano learning
Reply #10 on: February 25, 2009, 04:56:11 PM
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