✓ A completed Program form on your RCM dashboard at least a few days ahead of the exam ✓ An appropriate instrument- a digital or a tuned acoustic piano ✓ Laptop with mic and camera access ✓ Reliable Internet access ✓ Any repertoire you are not performing from memory ✓ Sight reading sheet (RCM uploadsContinue reading “RCM Certificate Program- Checklist for the Remote exam:”
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What does healthy piano technique mean and how to develop it?
Piano playing involves use of intricate gestures and complex choreography. A good warm up routine can enhance your technique at the piano and help you play with a relaxed posture. Healthy technique comprises many aspects such as sitting correctly at the piano, using various touches on the piano with ease, playing different scale, chord andContinue reading “What does healthy piano technique mean and how to develop it?”
Keyboard VS Digital Piano VS Acoustic Upright Piano: Which one is better and why?
Keyboard VS Digital Piano VS Acoustic Upright Piano The term ‘Piano’ is often treated as generic. But, can we call a 61 keys keyboard a piano? The answer is no. We first need to understand the difference between a piano and keyboard. The main difference is in the feel of keys. A keyboard does notContinue reading “Keyboard VS Digital Piano VS Acoustic Upright Piano: Which one is better and why?”
How long does it take to learn piano?
This is one question I get asked very often. Learning to play piano is the same as learning any other skill such as swimming, learning a new language, a new software program and so on. Like with any other skill, consistency in practice is the key. It is important to hire a good teacher whoContinue reading “How long does it take to learn piano?”
Understanding Rhythm- a fundamental element of Music Education
Rhythm and pitch are two important components of reading music. While pitch reading is added a little later in a beginner’s learning, understanding to feel the rhythm is very crucial. Rhythmic awareness can be developed by proper training, though some people have an innate ability to perform music following a steady beat. Rhythm provides aContinue reading “Understanding Rhythm- a fundamental element of Music Education”
Efficient practice Vs Mindless practice
I have written a blogpost on mindless practice earlier. Here is the link to that post, How to avoid mindless practice at the piano 🎹? Here I will elaborate further on steps to avoid mindless practice, what efficient practice is and so on. While efficient practice at the piano yields great results, mindless practice canContinue reading “Efficient practice Vs Mindless practice”
What happens to the learnt repertoire during summer holidays, if left untouched?
Many students take a break from lessons during summer holidays. When students look forward to a vacation from typical learning and enrichment activities, they often fail to maintain musical skills or cease learning new ones during the long break from lessons. This could be detrimental to their progress in piano studies. There is one importantContinue reading “What happens to the learnt repertoire during summer holidays, if left untouched?”
How to avoid mindless practice at the piano 🎹?
1. Make a balanced practice plan– Begin your practice with warmups (could be technical exercises). The pieces which need the most attention (e.g. new ones, or if you are preparing pieces for an upcoming exam or performance) should be dealt with first. You should include sight reading and ear training in your practice session. 2.Continue reading “How to avoid mindless practice at the piano 🎹?”
Burlesque in G major
“Burlesque in G major” is a dance form of the Baroque era. It has some sixteenth note patterns leading into detached eighth note rhythms. It is a classic example of varied dynamics as you can listen to different colors of music from the beginning to the end.
‘Sweat’ or ‘Regret’
In today’s INSTANT age, we want to achieve success right away. But is that really possible? Learning a new instrument, language, a new computer software or any skill requires consistent hard work and practice. The idea of persistent effort is becoming a foreign concept. We need to instill the importance of perseverance in today’s generation.Continue reading “‘Sweat’ or ‘Regret’”
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