Introduction
As the old saying goes: Silk is not as good as bamboo, and bamboo is not as good as meat.
What does it mean? It's just that cucumber shreds are not as delicious as bamboo shoots, and bamboo shoots are not as delicious as meat - O(∩_∩)O haha~
Just kidding, foodies may understand it this way, but the original meaning is the same as eating There is no relationship.
"Silk" refers to plucked string instruments, such as dulcimer, guzheng, etc.; "Bamboo" refers to wind instruments, such as bamboo flute, suona, etc.; "flesh" refers to human vocal organs, That is, the singing voice. So what the ancients meant is: the music plucked by silk strings is not as beautiful as the music played by bamboo and wood, and the music played by bamboo and wood is not as beautiful as the song sung by the human throat.
The ancients have their own reasons for this view. Whether in the East or the West, the oldest music is "vocal music", and the oldest "instrument" is also the human throat. Later, when musical instruments were invented, Just as an accompaniment to the vocals. This can be seen from the sonata, a musical form in Western music: Sonata originally referred to music played only with musical instruments, as opposed to vocal music. From its emergence to development and maturity, and in the 16th century, human civilization It has a history of thousands of years, and the age of music is not much different.
Therefore, our ancestors believed that the human voice is the best music, followed by instruments close to the human voice (such as bamboo flutes, which are in direct contact with the mouth), and instruments slightly farther away from the throat (such as guzheng, So far away that you have to play it by hand) is the worst.
However, with the development of music today, this view is outdated. Although singing is still the most common and popular form of music, the types of musical instruments are extremely rich, the timbres are endlessly varied, and the range is extremely wide. Its expressive power is far beyond that of the human voice.
Among the countless various instruments, three are the most popular: piano, violin and (classical) guitar. Interestingly, the piano is called the "King of Musical Instruments", the violin is called the "Queen of Musical Instruments", and the classical guitar is called the "Prince of Musical Instruments". They have become the "three auspicious treasures of nobility" in the musical instrument world - "The Three of Us" It’s a happy and happy family.”
Of course, in addition to the "Three Auspicious Treasures", there are also many popular musical instruments, such as saxophone, erhu, guzheng, pipa, flute, dulcimer, accordion, jazz drum, etc., and they have different playing methods: Blow, strum, draw the bow, draw the bellows, strike, strike, pluck the strings, etc.; the timbres are different: some are deep, some are bright, some are melodious, some are exciting, some are tinkling with spring water, some are gentle Continuous... Each musical instrument has its own unique timbre characteristics and its representative repertoire, such as "Going Home" played by the saxophone, "Horse Racing" played by the erhu, "Fishing Boats Sing Evening" played by the guzheng, and "Going Home" played by the flute. "Little Cowherd", "Katyusha" played on accordion...
If you have listened to these melodies or watched the artist's performance, you will definitely sigh: It's so handsome. How nice it would be if I could play it myself! As a result, you may come up with the idea of ??learning an instrument. In today's article, I will talk to you about, if you have such an idea, how to put it into practice step by step, and eventually become the "handsome performer" you envy!
Why?
When you have the idea of ??learning an instrument, don't rush to learn it immediately. It is very important to ask yourself why you want to learn an instrument, that is, to understand your own motivations and goals.
If you don’t know your motivations and goals, it’s easy to give up halfway in anything, not just learning a musical instrument. Learning a musical instrument requires investment, not just money, but also a lot of energy and time. If you don't want your efforts to go to waste, then you need to think carefully about the question "why".
Let’s talk about motivation first.
I think, in terms of strength and persistence, motivation is divided into three levels from low to high:
The lowest level is learning to meet the requirements of others. This is common among children who are forced by their parents to learn piano. Some parents love music themselves and want to train their next generation to be pianists. Regardless of whether their children are willing or not, they force their children to practice piano for several hours a day. The children endure the painful hours under coercion and inducement. Not only do they not learn well, but they also suffer from worse. The author's demeanor changes when talking about the piano. Once he makes the decision in the future, he will part ways with the music. The beauty that should be enjoyed has become a psychological shadow.
There are also some children who don’t like practicing piano at first, but as their learning progresses, they fall in love with musical instruments and music, such as Lang Lang when he was a child. Therefore, we should not generalize. We should teach students in accordance with their aptitude and handle things flexibly. Parental guidance is very important. If you feel that your child really doesn’t like it after studying for a period of time, you must not force it, otherwise it will affect the child’s lifelong mental health.
The middle level is utilitarian pursuit. There are many people with this motivation. For example, for the satisfaction of vanity: My friend can play a musical instrument, I must also do it, otherwise I will lose face; for comparison: other people’s children are versatile, and my child cannot be inferior; for the purpose of getting into higher education. Certificate: Taking the tenth-level certificate is helpful for further studies, and even filling out a resume when looking for a job is a highlight...
This kind of motivation can support a person to study to a certain level, but it is You can't really treat an instrument as a lifelong hobby.
A few years ago, there were extra points for talent in the high school entrance examination and college entrance examination. Many students who studied piano were very motivated. They spent several years practicing hard, passed level 10, and went to the school of their choice. After achieving their goal, they gave up playing the piano and never played the piano again. bump.
The highest level is the deep love for musical instruments and music itself. This is actually the original intention of many people who want to learn a musical instrument: they think a certain piece of music sounds so good when played with a certain instrument, and the performer is so handsome! If you can always maintain this original intention and have the determination and perseverance to overcome difficulties - no matter how difficult or slow I am to play good music, then you will definitely go further on the road of music.
Under normal circumstances, people will have these three motivations at the same time. This is understandable. As long as it is motivation, it will give us the motivation to learn. It is important, however, that you know which of these motivations are primary and which are secondary. Lang Lang also plays the piano to satisfy others. He satisfied his father when he was a child and satisfied his fans when he became famous. He also holds concerts and shoots advertisements for fame and fortune. A large part of the reason is for fame and fortune; and his core motivation is his love for music and piano. , this is the main reason that supports him to this day. The satisfaction of his parents, relatives and friends, the gain of reputation and money, etc. are only incidental realizations.
Let’s talk about goals.
Motivation is the source of motivation for learning, and goals, simply put, are how far you want to learn.
Some people will say: As long as you love it, just learn it. You will learn it for a lifetime, and it will be considered as much as you have learned.
Some people will also say: I have never learned it, I don’t understand it, and I don’t know how far I can learn it.
Regarding the first statement, I want to tell you that only having love is not enough. You must have goals, otherwise it will be easy to become undisciplined, progress slowly, and lose interest easily. There is a "goal setting theory" in psychology. The general idea is that if you want to do something, setting reasonable goals and feedback (such as incentives) will allow you to persist for a long time and achieve good performance. Let me give you an example to help you understand the importance of goals more clearly: Many people have played video games. The reason why video games attract people is because they cleverly set up a "goal feedback" mechanism. You have a clear goal when you start playing. ——Pass the first level and kill the boss. Once you achieve this goal, you will be given immediate feedback: get points as rewards and enter the next level... In this way, you can play with interest all the way to the last level. If Without a boss (goal) and reward (feedback) for each level, I’m afraid you’ll lose interest after playing for a while.
As for the second statement, I think it is also a question that many beginners have: What level can I learn? Can I play the piano as well as Lang Lang?
I think everyone’s conditions are different. Before studying, you should have a rough goal based on your own situation.
If a 4 or 5-year-old child learns a musical instrument, it is hard to say whether to develop a hobby or to make a living from it in the future, and it is not necessarily necessary to set a goal in the early stages. Parents can work with them to The teacher observes the child during the learning process. If the child loves, works hard and has talent, of course he will be given better training and develop into a musician. Children generally learn piano under the guidance of professional teachers. I won’t go into details here. The following mainly talks about adults learning piano.
Adult piano learning is mainly a hobby, and there are a few who go professional, but basically they form a band, play and sing (play electric piano, folk guitar, bass, etc.) and become a performer (pianist) , violinists, classical guitarists, etc.), this is because the musical literacy and instrument skills possessed by a professional performer must be cultivated and trained for more than ten years or even decades, no matter how good the talent is , these trainings are also indispensable. Therefore, friends who have become a monk on the way, if you want to become a performer, you should think more about whether bamboo shoots are better or cucumber shreds are better, otherwise you will become more and more frustrated as you practice.
Ahhhhhh! No matter how hard I try, can't I play the keyboard as freely as Lang Lang, or play the strings as elegantly as Lu Siqing?
Don’t be discouraged, I think the music that most people like at first is not "Music in E flat major", but "Castle in the Sky"! Moreover, do you think Richard Clayderman, the French piano prince, is chic?
Let me tell you a good news: classic music that everyone is familiar with - "Castle in the Sky", "Für Elise", "Canon", "Greensleeves", "Swan", "Croatian Rhapsody" , "The Street Where the Wind Lives", etc., as well as many classic works of Richard Clayderman - "Dream Wedding", "Adelina by the Water", etc., as well as bands such as Bandari and Secret Garden. There are many, many very nice pieces of light music. Adults can learn to play the piano or even teach themselves, and they can play it in a year or two!
In other words, for most people, the piece of music that first moved you can be played after one or two years of learning. I dare to say this because I am one of them.
Moreover, if so many good-sounding songs still can’t satisfy you, then you can do some targeted exercises with slightly more difficult songs, such as "Pirates of the Caribbean", the classical music "Serenade", " "Pathétique Sonata" and "Fantasy Impromptu" can also be performed five or six years later.
Therefore, if what you pursue is the beauty of music rather than complicated techniques, then it is completely possible for adults who have become monks to learn piano.
How to choose?
This part talks about how to choose an instrument that suits you (for adults learning piano).
If you already have a favorite instrument and decide that it is a must, you can skip to the next part. If you don’t know which instrument you want to learn or want to know how easy it is to get started and how much investment you have to make for each instrument, this section is for you.
Let’s talk about the “three auspicious treasures” first:
Violin
When adults learn to play the violin, choose a violin carefully.
Because it is very difficult to get started: first of all, the piano has a keyboard and the guitar has frets. As long as you press your fingers in a specific range, the sound that comes out is fixed. The violin is different. Its tone is continuous, and there is no absolute pitch. Without a good sense of tone and long-term practice, you will not be able to play even the notes accurately, and the sense of tone must be cultivated from an early age. Secondly, the violin is a melody instrument, unlike Piano and guitar cannot accompany themselves, which makes it less interesting for beginners; thirdly, the violin has too many skills and is too complicated, such as bow pauses, bow skipping, bow throwing, etc. Each skill requires a lot of time to practice. If you don’t practice all the skills, you won’t be able to play a very good piece of music. Even the most basic vibrato is not easy to play well. Finally, the violin playing posture is quite awkward (for those who have not learned it) For those who have experienced it), adults’ arms are already relatively stiff, and many people can no longer bend their arms.
There are only two states of playing the violin: good and bad. There is no "so so". If you practice well, your voice will be beautiful and pleasant, but if you don't practice well, your voice will be harsh and harsh. Generally speaking, you won’t be able to produce a good sound within three years, and the whole practice process is quite painful. Not only is the content of the practice very difficult, but if you don’t make progress for a long time, you will not get a great sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. In fact, let alone becoming a monk halfway, even if you start learning from a young age, it is extremely difficult. It is basically impossible to get rid of the unpleasant sound in two years, and it is basically impossible to produce a good voice in four years. This is all while practicing at least one hour a day.
So unless you are extremely passionate about the violin, it is wise to "quit". This is an instrument with the lowest input-output ratio. But when you really learn it, the satisfaction is unparalleled.
If after reading the above content you still decide “I won’t marry you unless you have a violin”, then you are in true love. If you can afford it, you can buy a semi-handmade violin for 2,000-3,000 yuan for your first piano, which has a better sound. Assure. If you are worried about not being able to learn and not wasting money, you can buy a factory piano that costs about 500, which is also good for practicing.
Piano
The piano is my most recommended musical instrument.
There are many famous songs played on the piano, and as mentioned above, a large part of them are very simple and can be played after one or two years of learning. Although it requires childish skills, there are no problems with pitch or pronunciation when playing the piano, so as long as the playing is not too bad, it will sound good.
The difficulty of piano is reflected in the advanced level. If you are not satisfied with music such as "Castle in the Sky" and "Dream Wedding" and want to play Chopin, Mozart and Romantic works well , at this time, the weight of the piano keys and the subtle handling of the pedals are all important. And if you want to play a dazzling work like "The Bell", then the flexibility of your fingers, the smoothness of running, and the accuracy of jumping, All have very high requirements. In addition, accuracy alone is not enough. In order to make the melody that comes out not mechanical, you must also have a good sense of music and a deep understanding of the music. None of these can be achieved overnight, and many people who come from piano classes in primary school may not be able to do well.
From this perspective, the piano is not necessarily simpler than the violin.
However, as mentioned above, for adults to learn piano, it is important to set their own goals, cultivate hobbies, increase the interest in life, and cultivate their sentiments. It is not necessary to reach the level of a performer at all.
Although it is easy to get started, beginners need to go through a period of boring practice, and it is not easy to persist. Therefore, it is not recommended to do it in one step when buying a piano for the first time.
Pianos are not cheap. A slightly better one costs more than 100,000 or even hundreds of thousands. Beginners are advised to buy a piano priced at 10,000 to 20,000 yuan, which is completely sufficient. Or, if you think the piano is too bulky and the price is still a little high, you can choose an electric piano priced at 3,000-4,000 yuan, which is perfectly fine as a practice piano.
Guitar
The guitar is also an instrument that I highly recommend.
There are many types of guitars: classical guitar, folk guitar, electric guitar, flamenco guitar, Hawaiian guitar, etc. The more popular ones are classical guitars and folk guitars.
Classical guitar is mostly used for solo performance, while folk guitar is mostly used for accompanying singing.
The process of learning classical guitar is relatively strict, requiring formal postures, fingerings and various techniques. Strictness and professionalism are the characteristics of improving classical guitar learning; folk guitar is relatively free in learning. Just need to work more on the accompaniment type and rhythm.
Although they are both guitars, the playing methods and techniques are still very different. If you learn folk guitar first and then classical guitar, you will need to spend a long time correcting some wrong fingerings and techniques, and you will also need to readjust the speed. Train formally. So it’s best to choose one and keep practicing.
Classical guitar is more difficult, and its repertoire is not very popular. It is a "hard-core" instrument, and people who like it like it very much. Of course, there are also some famous songs that are popular with the public, such as "Roman d'Amore" history". If you want to learn classical guitar, it is not recommended to teach yourself. It is very important to learn the correct playing posture and techniques when getting started.
Folk guitar is much more friendly to the people. It can be used as an accompaniment or as a soloist. There are no strict requirements on posture, hand shape, and fingering. It can be taught by oneself, and it is easy to get started with just two or three lessons. Within a month, I can play and sing by myself, which gives me a sense of accomplishment.
Even so, the learning process will encounter obstacles. The first hurdle is that the fingers will hurt when pressing the strings, and a layer of calluses will form on the fingertips. Many children's shoes just can't stand the pain in the fingers and give up; the second hurdle is pressing the strings hard and climbing the grid. The technique that troubles beginners seems to be very simple, but it is really difficult to press it for a while. It takes time to practice slowly. Climbing the grid is boring, but if you don’t climb, your fingers will not be flexible; the third hurdle is chord conversion. , when I am not proficient, my fingers are always a little slow, which is very annoying. Once you persevere through these difficulties, the self-confidence that arises will support you to learn more techniques and play better music.
When buying a classical guitar for the first time, you can choose a piano that costs around 2,000 yuan. The quality and tone are guaranteed. If the budget is not enough, you can also choose a practice guitar that costs 400-500 yuan. After a while, if you feel that you really love it, you can change it. A good piano. For folk guitars, you can buy a practice piano for about 500 yuan, which can be used to learn various skills and accompany songs. No matter how cheap a piano is, it is not recommended to buy it. If the tone is too poor and it is difficult to press the strings, it will affect your interest in learning the piano.
Other musical instruments
Wind instruments:
Wind instruments have some physical requirements. For example, the flute is suitable for people with thin lips.
Among wind instruments, only the flute has more famous songs (such as "Serenade", "Ave Maria", etc.), but compared with string instruments and piano, there are still too few. For wind instruments, basically don’t consider oboe, French horn and trombone, because these three instruments are relatively difficult to play, and there are very few famous songs. Some of them are large concertos or excerpts from symphonies.
The clarinet, also known as the clarinet, is more recommended after the flute, because there are still many opportunities to use the clarinet in jazz, and you can still play with friends by forming a band.
It is not difficult to get started with the flute and clarinet. Generally, after two years of practice, you can play the flute and clarinet well, and it is compact and easy to carry. As long as you play these two instruments and have some control over your breath, the sound will not be too unpleasant. 70% of the technique focuses on the breath and does not involve too much finger flexibility.
Harp:
The harp is an instrument that is easy to learn and listen to. Its timbre itself is very nice, no matter how you play it, if you listen to the harp live at close range, it is simply the sound of nature! And many famous songs have been adapted into harp works, so there are actually many works that can be played on the harp.
But its disadvantage is that it is relatively expensive. A simple practice piano (a small piano without a transposition pedal) costs up to 20,000 yuan. The most common large harp for real performance costs 200,000 yuan, so this is an option that can only be considered if you are financially wealthy. In addition, like pianos, harps are not easy to carry.
Cello:
As mentioned above, the violin is not recommended mainly because the early pronunciation is unpleasant, like the sound of sawing wood. The cello doesn't have this problem at all, because the cello has a very deep sound. In terms of bowing, the violin is pulled flat on the shoulders, and the gravity of the bow naturally presses on the strings. If the hand cannot control the pressure, if you add a little more, the sound will break. This is not the case with the cello. It is pulled vertically, and the gravity of the bow will not naturally be added to the strings. Moreover, the strings of the cello are very thick, so they are not afraid of you exerting force. Therefore, for beginners, the cello is very friendly in terms of pronunciation and bowing.
Secondly, unlike the violin, which has so many techniques and bowing techniques that are necessary for excellent performance, the cello also has various techniques, but they are not used in most pieces of music. The main technique of playing the cello is to draw the bow full to produce a deep and soulful sound. For example, there was once a student from the Conservatory of Music. Due to some defects in her right hand, she was unable to perform bow skipping, bow bowing and other techniques, but this did not affect her ability to play the cello at all. Because the cello basically relies on playing, it doesn’t matter whether other skills are present or not.
Furthermore, the sound range of the cello is relatively low, which is not the range that the human ear is sensitive to. Even if your sound is slightly inaccurate, it will not be too harsh and most people may not be able to hear it. This is suitable for those with weak ears. Too sensitive adults.
In addition, there are many famous cello songs, most of which are deep and lyrical, with soothing and beautiful melodies, and are very romantic. Basically, after learning for about a year, you can play many songs decently.
In addition to the above mentioned, there are many popular musical instruments, so I won’t list them all here. The same principle applies.
To summarize: the most important thing when choosing an instrument is to look at your own preferences. On this basis, consider factors such as ease of entry, price, number of playable repertoires, and input-output ratio.
How to buy?
After clarifying the motivation and purpose of learning and choosing an instrument, the next step is to buy a piano suitable for beginners.
Next, I will take piano and guitar as examples to talk about what to pay attention to when buying a piano.
Pianos are large and expensive, and are not suitable for most beginners to buy. Even if you are financially well-off, it is not recommended to buy a very good piano for the first time. Unless you say that my house is too big and you are willing to spend 1 million to buy a grand piano for decoration in the living room, then please do it yourself. This is not the case. The discussion scope of this article.
The author’s mother had a friend in the church who was engaged in business in his early years and had better economic conditions. He wanted his daughter to learn piano when she was young, so he spent hundreds of thousands to buy a grand piano. They also invited a disciple of Liu Shikun to be a teacher, which was a huge investment. However, after practicing for a few months, the little girl lost interest at all. Every time she went to learn the piano, it was like a execution ground, with hard pulling and pulling, and all kinds of crying and fussing. Give up. Later, I switched to singing. After a few months, I lost interest and started learning dancing again. The piano became just a decoration from then on. Later, his business was not doing well, so he asked around and wanted to sell the piano...
It is normal for children to be capricious and need parental guidance; adults should not overestimate their own will.
Therefore, it is recommended for adults to learn piano first to buy an electric piano that costs about 3,000-5,000 yuan.
As for why, you can read an article I shared before:
Portal: About the purchase of (electric) pianos...
< p> In this article, I compare the advantages and disadvantages of electric pianos and pianos in detail. I think it will be helpful for beginners to choose.Among electric pianos priced between 3,000 and 5,000 yuan, there are many brands with good quality and good reputation to choose from, such as: Yamaha, Casio, Roland, KAWAI, etc. These brands have detailed information online: model, sound, appearance, etc., which can be easily searched.
Let me briefly talk to you about the differences between Yamaha and Casio.
In this price range, we recommend Yamaha p115 and Casio px160.
Both of these are Japanese brands. Yamaha may be more famous. It also produces pianos. Appearance-wise, both are beautiful and elegant. In terms of timbre, the Yamaha electric steel is softer and has less key noise; the Casio's timbre is slightly inferior and the key noise is larger. In terms of touch feel, Yamaha electric steel is softer and far different from real steel; Casio feels closer to real steel.
Therefore, if the sound quality is important, choose Yamaha, and if the touch is important, choose Casio.
Never buy an electronic keyboard. Although it is the same as an electric piano, they are two completely different instruments. Because the electronic keyboard has no force sensitivity, the volume produced when you press the keys lightly and hard is the same, and The electronic keyboard does not have a sustain pedal, but uses finger strength to control the volume and a pedal to control the sustain. This is almost all the reason why the piano is called a piano (piano is the abbreviation of pianoforte, which is Italian, and its original meaning is "strength").
In addition, it is not recommended to learn the electronic keyboard. It is just a toy, and it is a toy for children. Any musical instrument needs to control the strength to incorporate emotions. Wind instruments control the strength through the breath, the accordion controls the strength through the bellows, the violin controls the strength through the strength of the bow, etc. Without strength, half of the soul of music will be lost. (If you insist on saying that the electronic keyboard has a volume control knob, do you have to grow a third hand to twist the volume knob when playing)
If you want to learn guitar, then beginners need to buy A practice piano costs about 500 yuan. No matter how cheap it is, the quality is hard to guarantee. When purchasing, please pay attention to the following matters:
Look at the appearance: If the color of the guitar is dark, or there are many patterns painted on the panel, then you need to be careful. Generally, the manufacturer of such a guitar is covering up the panel. of flaws. Half the good wood will not be painted in a dark color. Choose some guitars where the wood grain can be seen to ensure quality.
Look at the panel: Guitars are divided into three levels: plywood, veneer, and full veneer. A plywood piano is made entirely of composite boards. A single-board piano generally has a solid wood panel on the top and plywood on the back and sides; a full-board piano has a solid wood board on the top and back and sides. The pure single piano has the best tone, the single piano has the second best tone, and the composite piano has the worst tone. The price is usually about 500 yuan for a plywood piano.
Check the string distance: Check whether the distance between the strings is even, and whether the distance between the strings and the fingerboard is appropriate. If it is too high, it will be difficult to press, and if it is too low, there will be noise on the frets. The distance between the 1st fret string and the fret post is about 2 mm. The 12th fret is 5-8mm. (Please Baidu to find out what "pin" is)
Look at the workmanship: Check whether the workmanship is fine, whether the joints are glued, whether the neck is straight, whether there are any obvious flaws, etc.
The above are just some of the most basic judgment methods. It is best for novices buying pianos to have a knowledgeable friend for consultation to reduce the probability of buying a low-quality piano.
How to learn?
After buying an instrument, it’s time to officially start learning - this will be a journey full of difficulties and challenges, but also full of fun and sense of accomplishment.
In this part, we mainly use piano as an example to talk about it in detail from various aspects such as mentality, teaching materials, fingering, practice time and content arrangement.
Mentality
You don’t know if you don’t learn. When you learn for a period of time, you will experience a lot of “flavors”. Some are astringent and some are bitter, some are sweet and some are pleasurable, but if you have a bad attitude, you may give up because you experience more pain than pleasure.
What bad attitudes are likely to arise when learning a musical instrument?
Eager for success, so ambitious, belittle oneself, proud and complacent, etc.
This is all caused by incorrect understanding of yourself, the learning rules of musical instruments, and the music itself. How to overcome these bad mentalities? Please read the author's previous article:
Portal: Those good piano songs suitable for novices 01
This article has detailed instructions on how to overcome a bad mentality and how to maintain interest.
Textbook
If a child learns from a teacher, he or she will usually start with "Big Soup" and "Small Soup" and then go to "Bayer", "Czerny", "Hanon" and so on to lay the foundation.
For adults who are self-study, there is no need to practice every book. Adults have better understanding and can only practice "Bayer" and "Czerny 599", with "Hanon" mixed in between. Finger dexterity.
As for how to practice specifically, which book to learn first and which one to learn next, what kind of hand shape is the correct hand shape, how far you have practiced each etude before you can practice the next one, etc. I have also shared it in previous articles, you can click on the portal below to read:
Introduction to the process of piano learning for adults (Happy Dragon Boat Festival, good luck in the college entrance examination!)
Piano teaching for novices Er 01
Piano teaching for novices Czerny 599
Piano teaching for novices Hanon 01
(Note: A teaching video is attached in the article)
Practice method
Adults all have their own jobs and can only practice piano in their spare time. Some people can spare two or three hours a day to practice, and some people can only spare half an hour a day to practice. , no matter what, as long as you persist with the correct method, you will have good results.
So what is the right approach? In other words, how to maximize the use of limited practice time to achieve twice the result with half the effort? This requires a reasonable arrangement of the practice content. There is a certain amount of time spent learning etudes and how much time you spend learning your favorite music.
Regarding this topic, I have also written an article to share, which is posted below:
How to reasonably arrange piano rehearsal time
About grading exams
There may not be many people who care about grading exams when it comes to adults learning piano. Parents and friends may be very concerned about whether their children should take grading exams and whether there is any value in spending a lot of energy preparing for grading exams. I have some thoughts on this myself, for reference only:
Portal: To take the test or not to take the test, that is the question - about piano grading...
Conclusion
Learning an instrument, simply put, Just develop a hobby.
But for a person's life, it is not simple. This kind of hobby increases the energy of life and broadens the breadth of life.
A philosopher once said: Life is connection.
So life is a process of constantly expanding and strengthening our various connections with the people, things and things around us. If all you have in mind is work, making money, then as far as other things are concerned - poetry, prose, music, art, sports, friendship, politics - you are just a dead person. And every time you add an interest, it is equivalent to gaining a new life!
In addition, learning a musical instrument is also a process of cultivating your mind.
The predecessor of the piano is called "harpsichord". This is a little-known instrument that is difficult to change the volume through strength. It was not until later that the Italian Bartolo O. Christopheli invented a device that allows the hammer to bounce back after hitting the strings, and a piano that can control the strength was born. It was named pianoforte, which means "strength". Since then, the piano has become very popular and has become a "musical instrument". King". It can be seen how important "strength" is to an instrument.
The process of practicing piano is to repeatedly hit the keys thousands of times to feel how the "weight" of your fingers affects the strength of the sound, thereby forming muscle memory and being able to do whatever you want without exceeding the limit. Moment - when it is light, it is just right, when it is heavy, it is just right.
"Knowing the important and the important", for a performer, is a lifelong pursuit of exquisite skills; for us, it is also a realm of life that we pursue throughout our lives...