Getting into piano

[iamdopeuarenope]

Hi, I've been playing piano for ~7 years now, but I had not taken it seriously or liked it very much (I barely practiced, didn't like going to lessons, etc.) until about 2-3 months ago (Practicing for ABRSM 8 currently)

I just wanted to ask for some tips for practicing or playing in general & also maybe some suggestions
(My practice ethic isn't very good  :'( )

Some pieces I've played recently as a reference
Liebestraum No. 3
Fantasie Impromptu (just started)
Mozart Sonata in F Major, KV 332
Juin: Barcolle
Reverie

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can't help you too much, but my complete practice routine when I'm not feeling lazy is usually an easy piece first such as k 545, then scales or arpeggios, then a prelude and fugue, and then repertoire (save the best for last, of course). I find practice comes naturally if you order it right, but it might just be me.

[brogers70]

I think the main thing is to stay awake and pay attention while you practice. Think in advance about how you want something to sound, and keep listening to yourself and checking whether it does sound the way you want.

I used to practice, in this order (1) Scales and arpeggios (2) a Chopin Etude (3) Sight reading (4) repertoire that needed polishing or maintenance (5) pieces I was just learning the notes for. A total of 3.5-4 hours.

I was finding that it took forever to learn new pieces. Then someone suggested that you should learn new pieces nearer the start of your practice sessions, when your mind is ore energetic and it's easier to focus. I switched the order completely in reverse, so I start with learning notes and end with scales and arps. It definitely helped me progress faster on the new pieces. Maybe any shake-up of the routine would have helped, but I'll stick with this for a while and see.