Don't be discouraged if you have to play 1 measure over and over, with only one hand and you still can't get it right. The more you practice now the less sloppy it will be than if you rush it.
i have been studying for less than a year now, and I am finding all this "repeat til it's good" tiring to say the least, and monkey-like. Repeat repeat repeat repeat repeat repeat repeat repeat repeat, and again.... cool, isn't? I am struggling to see how this is close to what I had in mind when I started to study piano again after a 25+year hiatus. Also, I dont feel I am learning how to play piano, but I am just learning those pieces I study. I someone asked me if I now how to play i'd definitely say "no". The other day a friend asked me to play in a playful and fun way, both of us. He's pretty good and natural talent, doesnt need any score, and he knew I started taking lessons, so maybe he thought i'd be able to play with him. Pardon this rant but I am spending so much energy and time on the keyboard that I am wondering if it's worth it, if I should quit, or just switch to some jazz lessons in order to play without score.
Also, I dont feel I am learning how to play piano, but I am just learning those pieces I study.
I someone asked me if I now how to play i'd definitely say "no". The other day a friend asked me to play in a playful and fun way, both of us. He's pretty good and natural talent, doesnt need any score, and he knew I started taking lessons, so maybe he thought i'd be able to play with him.
Pardon this rant but I am spending so much energy and time on the keyboard that I am wondering if it's worth it, if I should quit, or just switch to some jazz lessons in order to play without score.
i have been studying for less than a year now, and I am finding all this "repeat til it's good" tiring to say the least,
Also, do you have a teacher? You can also look around on the forum for different practice routines that could make your practice more enjoyable.
Also, are you not learning how to read music? Are you not learning new techniques through your pieces? Is your teacher assigning ear training?Whether you're taking jazz lessons or whatever lessons you're taking (I'm going to assume classical), you're still going to have to develop technique, learn theory, and train your ear. Also, depending on what you want to do with Jazz, you may still have to learn from a score. If I were you I'd take jazz lessons in addition to whatever you're doing now.
always do brain work alsoYou should evaluate before repeating. So always THINK what you are doing.
thanksfor sure I am learning every time I study. But I dont feel I learn HOW TO PLAY. I feel I am learning THAT SPECIFIC PIECE I AM STUDYING. Also, i feel weird the way the memory works. I might be able to play without score the pieces I am studying, but it's just mechanical memory, if you ever asked me to "sing" the piece spelling the right notes I wouldnt be able to do it
How To Play The Piano In Spite Of Years Of Lessons
thanks what you wrote it makes sense, but I have no idea what it does mean in practice. Any example?what is the brain work if my little finger slips down during wide jumps from chord to chord or my pedaling s***s? I'd really appreciate any practical example of what you mean