Reduce tension in arm when playing

[angelakom]

When i play Lizst's Hungarian Rhapsody No.8 and when I get to the faster parts like the ''brilliante''  parts, my right hand gets tight and it starts getting exhausting for the hand and forearm and I can't play the accurate notes. Is there a particular reason this happens to me or is it due to not even practice? thanks!

[hardy_practice]

Playing on a modern piano involves extremes of effort.  If you're not endurance practicing for hours a day with a minimum-tension technique you'll have problems.  Are you doing it right?  Who knows.

[carl_h]

If you get tension and you are inaccurate at hitting the right notes, it could be that you just don't know the notes well enough. Maybe you have to think too hard about the notes (too fast) which can cause your body to tense up.

"Slow motion" practice is effective for this, moving fast but playing slow, giving yourself time to think about everything you need to do while staying relaxed.

[angelakom]

If you get tension and you are inaccurate at hitting the right notes, it could be that you just don't know the notes well enough. Maybe you have to think too hard about the notes (too fast) which can cause your body to tense up.

"Slow motion" practice is effective for this, moving fast but playing slow, giving yourself time to think about everything you need to do while staying relaxed.

I'll start practicing a bit slower then until I can be more confident with that part. My teacher always tells me that I lack confidence at certain parts due to I guess because I like to play right away at a fast tempo. Thanks!