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Whatever your reason in playing the piano, for sure, it has crossed your mind to become a master pianist. In fact, this might even be your ultimate goal till now. Since the piano is one of the most popular instruments in the world, which has a rich history like no other, it should not surprise you that many other musicians aspire for the same ambition as yours.
There are many things you should consider in order to meet your musical objective. Of course, becoming a master means there should be a lot of studying and training going on. Too, the thought of learning many complicated concepts is tempting since, as what many people would normally think, these techniques will be the ones to separate you from the rest. But then here's a secret: it is not always the case.
One best way to become a clever piano player is to be very familiar with piano notes. But that's a very basic skill, you may say. Yes, it is. But then this "basic skill" is actually the foundation of superb piano playing.
The common mistake of pianists, especially those who are just starting, is to rush things. They tend to brush through certain topics then move on to the next. What's important for them is to make it to the advanced techniques as soon as possible. Ideal, however, it is counterproductive.
When you pace yourself up without perfecting the skill you passed on by, it will, sooner or later, affect the way you play. Worse, when that happens, it would be hard to go back and restudy those concepts you took for granted.
Now if you want to avoid such hassle, it is best if you closely pay attention to your piano notes early on. You see, they are considered the building blocks of playing the piano. Without them, how could you even play? There is just no music-making if the notes do not exist.
And you should not stop at knowing how to play them. If you want to make a difference, you should be knowledgeable at playing them correctly. Not only that, it will also be better if you have a strong background about them (note identification, note application, note reading, note counting, etc.). Here, music theory can significantly help you.
You can find ready lessons about piano notes in music books and on the Internet. Also, you may want to enroll yourself in a piano course and get a professional instructor to help you go through the concepts behind them.
Whatever method you choose to involve yourself into, remember not to hasten things up. Give the lesson a time to breathe, a time to sink in. Try to focus and practice. It may be a bit challenging, especially for the rookie players, but all will surely be worth it in the long run.
So you say you want to be a master pianist? Build on your basics and begin creating melodies that are worthwhile.
