
FAQ | recommended resources | piano: bare essentials | Effective Practice & Motivation
Below are some of the many different aspects involved in learning
how to practice effectively.
Environment | Goals
| Musical Form | Rhythm | Fingering |
Posture & Tension | Method | Memory | Pedal | Motivation
POSTURE & TENSION
Children should use 'good posture'. I hesitate to use these words
because children often 'freeze' into uncomfortable positions.
They should feel comfortable, grounded and balanced; their feet
should either
be flat on the floor or on the pedals, not stretched out. It is
recommended that students unable to reach
the floor place their feet on books or foot stools.