Piano Tips 1 - Curve your fingers and play with the tips of your fingers.

Piano Tips 2 - Practice slow! It the mistake of many beginning piano players to try and rush when they think they're getting it. Be patient and keep it clean first and foremost. Speed will come gradually on its own.

Piano Tips 3 - Tune it or die! This is a funny old saying that applies to all instruments but it is so true and so important. Preferrably, you should have your piano tuned by a professional. Pianos will tune up best in mild, dry temperatures.

Piano Tips 4 - Create! Many young piano players are used to reading everything note for note and some never stray from the page. Make yourself play something creative and unique. Challenge yourself to stray from the music now and then and improvise. Let your creative juices flow. - Make music!

Piano Tips 5 - Remember to utilize all piano resources at your disposal. Aside from teachers, there are method books, piano dvds, lessons in software packages, internet sites that specialize in piano, and more.

Piano Tips 6 - Try to play with other musicians as quickly as possible. This interaction is priceless in applying everything you've learned on the piano to a real-world musical setting.

Piano Tips 7 - Avoid scratches on your piano by assuring that any object that are placed on it have something on the bottom to protect the piano (felt, cloth, etc.)

Piano Tips 8 - It's been said many times before... practice,practice, practice!

Piano Tips 9 - Always use a metronome when practicing. This helps you establish a strong rhythmic base. The more you work with a metronome with piano, the less you'll have to worry about time fluctuatioin. This helps not only you but the band or orchestra you'll be performing in.

Piano Tips 10 - Clean your piano with a very soft cloth or a feather duster. Do not use furniture polish. Too much of this over time can break down the finish and moisture can get to the wood.

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