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5 Piano Warm-Ups That Will Help You Become a Better Pianist
- Hanon Exercises. Every pianist either has or will encounter Hanon Exercises at some point in their piano playing career. ...
- Scales with Rhythm. Let's face it–scales are unavoidable in piano warm-ups. ...
- Improv! ...
- Sightread A New Piece. ...
- Dig Out An Old Piece.
- Do you need to warm up before piano?
- What is the most effective warm up?
- How can I improve my finger accuracy on piano?
- What are technical exercises for piano?
Do you need to warm up before piano?
Just like an athlete needs to warm up before a serious exertion, a pianist needs to warm up before playing. Not only can it prevent an injury, it can also develop your fluency a great deal. The traditional piano technique doesn't include scales and arpeggios to annoy you.
What is the most effective warm up?
Bodyweight squats
This is a great warm-up finisher. Keep the chest up high, sink back into the hips and press your feet into the ground to return to standing. Perform two sets of 12-15 reps with 45 seconds of rest in between each set.
How can I improve my finger accuracy on piano?
How to Improve Finger Accuracy
- Step 1: Tip #1 - Write Down the Fingerings. ...
- Step 2: Tip #2 - Play the Fingerings Consistently. ...
- Step 3: Tip #3 - Practice Finger Exercises Such As Hanon and Czerny. ...
- Step 4: Tip #4 and the Ultimate Key to Success - Go Slowly. ...
- Step 5: Come Practice With Me.
What are technical exercises for piano?
- Piano technical exercise #1: Scales.
- Piano warm-up exercise #2: Half speed / Full speed.
- Warm-up exercise #3: Arpeggios – C Major & A Minor.
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