The
ability to play well is founded upon habit and habit,
in turn, is formed upon your daily work. Therefore,
how necessary it is to see that pupils form only the
best of habits. There are seven characteristics, or
habits, of good practice that every student of music,
at any age, should strictly observe:
1. Start
Slowly. Practice slowly at first, gradually working
up to the required tempo.
2. Keep
Time Always. Pay the best of attention to keeping
time, and from the very beginning try to play rhythmically.
3. Listen
Constantly. Listen to every note played.
4. Keep
Your Eyes on the Music. Form the habit of keeping
your eyes on the music. Nothing is so distracting
as seeing a pianist bobbing his head up and down like
a duck in a mud puddle - the result of keeping his
glance swinging between his music and the keys.
5. Concentrate.
Never allow your attention to wander while playing;
put behind every note played the most intelligent
thought of which you are capable.
6. Master
Every Step. Do not be satisfied to lay aside and piece
that is to be memorized until you have thoroughly
analyzed and comprehended its structure.
7. Demand
Repose. Try to form the habit of relaxing when practicing.
This in time will do much towards improving the style
in which you play the piano.
Good
luck!
This article, written by Mary Richart,
was taken from the July 1922 issue of magazine "Etude
Musical Magazine." This article is featured
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