Learning how to play the piano requires determination and perseverance. The key to properly learn the instrument is to stay motivated everyday. One needs to practice everyday even for just thirty minutes to one hour in order to enhance and further improve your skills. Practicing should not be considered a great burden rather an opportunity for self improvement. You should be able to play the instrument by heart and have the passion for it.



You should be able to practice with enthusiasm and the desire to learn in order to avoid boredom or even the pressure that you feel.

Take a look at these scenarios and evaluated each of them so that you will have an idea of how to play piano the right way.

First, simply look at the music sheet and think that you can play it correctly.

What if for example you will be playing for the Olympic swim meet and you will actually feel that you have the chance of winning? How would you react about the training and practicing that you will do everyday? Would you be motivated and determined?

Or for instance you broke your ankle and had to stop, would you want to get up and continue to train as soon as possible?

With these scenarios, how would you react? You will be probably thinking “yes” as an answer to all these questions. And yes, you will really need to apply this logic to your piano practice time. But just bear in mind that you don't need to be perfect in everything that you do. The only thing that you should put in mind is your desire to play beautifully.

Just enjoy playing and take things one step at a time. You don't need to force yourself every time you practice. Enjoy what you are doing and you will be surprise that everything turn out right. Learn to accept your mistakes and learn from it. After all nobody is perfect.

Now, apply this attitude in playing the piano. We all know that piano is a “touchy” instrument which means that like the guitar one soft touch can create a sound. So you should be careful in playing them if you want to create a good melody.

When playing the piano, think of it as an extension of your body. In French, the piano keys are called “les touches” meaning “touch points”.

Every musician has his/her own style of playing. So thinks of the piano keyboard as something that you can experiment.

Here's how to practice a song:

Sit up straight and relaxed. Just quietly listen to the music in your head. There is no room for distraction, so just concentrate. Feel the beat of pulse and be sensitive of every feeling that you will have. Always remember that you are the main “instrument”. Always be alert and feel the music as it was your own. Remember that focus is needed so you need to concentrate on every melody that you will be playing.

This is not difficult to follow. If you have the passion to play the instrument everything will go on smoothly.