How to Play Piano

Best Piano Practice Tips for Young Students

By Cynthia VanLandingham


Parents often don’t realize how much progress their young child in piano lessons can make. Some parents don’t even take their young children in piano lessons seriously! It’s hard to believe but I've even heard parents say things like, “Well she’s only 6 years old, you can’t expect her to really play piano!” The problem with this thinking is where does it end? “She’s only 7…..” “He’s only 8…..” She’s only 9….” This is a defense parents sometimes use because they’re afraid their children will fail in piano. It's understandable, but it sends their child in piano the message that their effort doesn’t matter. How sad!

The truth is that children are very capable so don’t underestimate your child’s intelligence. Here are three practice strategies for young piano students that matter! Encourage your child in piano lessons to use these Best Piano Practice Tips and I guarantee it will make a huge difference in their success.

1. Keep your eyes on the music - don’t look down at your hands.

2. Sing the note names as you play them.

3. Keep a rounded hand position over the keys and stretch your fingertips down to the keys from the top knuckles.

4. Sit back on the piano bench and reach your arms out to the piano.

5. Swing your arms away from your sides so the tips of your elbows point in a horizontal direction.

Without effective piano practice habits it won’t matter how long your child practices. However, by helping your young student stay focused during home practice with these effective learning tips, they will achieve more and enjoy playing more, because they’re so successful.

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