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Would not it be good if you could learn that piece faster and it was easier? That is exactly what
can happen for you if you follow these tips. These suggestions are easy and do not take a lot of
time .The best thing to do is let these tips be automatic so when you practice you don’t have to think
of them. The most important thing to remember about practicing is keeping your focus. It’s not how
long you spend at the piano, but the quality of the time spent that will get you further. It is much
better to play something once correctly than many times incorrectly.

Musical Setup. Make sure you have no distractions while you play, including TV, radio, or brothers
and sisters making noise. The less interruptions you have the better.

Good lighting is also a bigger help than you think. Make sure you have a light that shines directly
on your music, not just an overhead light. Even a lamp on your piano that does not shine light on
your music because of its shade is not ideal. Make it easy for your eyes to see those notes.

Proper seating can help you spend more time at the keys. It keeps your back from getting tired.
Make sure your bench is at a proper height, and your keyboard is at the right setting too. Ask your
teacher for exact measurements. Part of proper seating is how you sit; good posture makes it easy
for you to be comfortable while sitting at the piano. Good posture includes keeping both feet flat
on the ground, keeping your back straight, elbows slightly in front of your body, keeping the bench
back and leaning slightly forward.
Good Luck.
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