How to Become a Great Piano Player

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The piano is a lovely instrument that you will never regret playing. Here are some tips that will help you with your playing.

Steps

1. If you are just a beginner, it is required that you take lessons. Use a good book, such as the John Schaum Piano Green Pre-A book; it helps with basic fingering and technique.
   
2. Consider the three essential things. There are three things a good piano player must have: A good ear, you must be able to read the notes properly, and good technique. If you are truly patient, you will come to have all three qualities.
   
3. Position yourself with your right thumb on middle C. It is in the middle, hence the name. You must be comfortable on the bench in order to play properly.
   
4. Run your fingertips lightly up and down the piano. It helps your fingers get comfortable. Don't bang, just lightly run your fingers over the keys.
   
5. Listen to your teacher. They have been playing longer than you. If they say your fingering is wrong, it probably is. Don't argue. You will want to be comfortable with your teacher for a while.
   

Tips

• Curve your fingers slightly. It will help you to play lightly and musically.
  
• Sit with your feet on the floor, with your back straight. It will help improve your skill.
  
• Occasionally you will get notes mixed up. It's okay. You're just learning.
  

Warnings

• Do not bang on the piano. It will injure it, and you as well.
  

Things You'll Need

• An assignment book (a journal) to record all the things that you need to do at home to prepare for the next lesson.
  
• Piano book (John Shaum is recommended)
  
• Sheet Music
  

Sources and Citations

• Original author's piano teacher, Nona.
  

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