Maximising practise time.

[iancollett6]

Hello everyone,
            Im looking for advice to improve my practise technique. I was wondering how many different pieces people normally work on at a time? I normally have about 8 different pieces at a time, they would consume about 60% of my practise time. The other 40% is taken with scales and arpeggios.
 I would imagine too many songs on the go at once wouldnt be advisable?
 My other question is, is improvisation typically a component of a classical pianist's practice session? I just want to use every minute as effectively as I can to master the greats!!
   Thankyou.           

[outin]

Hello everyone,
            Im looking for advice to improve my practise technique. I was wondering how many different pieces people normally work on at a time? I normally have about 8 different pieces at a time, they would consume about 60% of my practise time. The other 40% is taken with scales and arpeggios.
 I would imagine too many songs on the go at once wouldnt be advisable?
 My other question is, is improvisation typically a component of a classical pianist's practice session? I just want to use every minute as effectively as I can to master the greats!!
   Thankyou.           

I think it depends on the pieces too...how long they are and in what stage of learning they are. And if they are very different in technique.

I used to have up to 5-6 pieces at the same time, but found it too much with my limited practice time. Now I have 2-3 "new" ones and 1-2 older ones that I am trying to perfect.

I don't improvise, but I assume many do? Right now with my inhuman work schedule I don't even play scales or arpeggios, just my pieces.