5 Piano Practice Tips to Not Sound Like a Beginner

Even if you can play the correct notes and rhythms in your pieces, you might still sound inexperienced if you are lacking in a few key musical skills.

If you happen to be relatively inexperienced at the piano, you’ll want to focus on developing these skills early on. They can make all the difference for you and everyone who listens.

It’s the difference between “I didn’t know you can play piano” and “I could listen to you play all day!”

The skills that I am referring to have to do with your precision, sense of pulse, and musical interpretation. The video below discusses several tips to help you in these areas.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Tip #1: Shorten your staccato notes on fast pieces.

• 3:59 Tip #2: Learn to disengage your wrist in certain situations.

• 9:20 Tip #3: Taper the ends of your phrases

• 14:12 Tip #4: Separate the melody from the accompaniment.

• 20:07 Tip #5: Lean into long notes and opportunities for silence.

• 25:12 Bonus Tip

By incorporating these tips into your practice, you’ll significantly improve the quality of your playing!