How Do You Play Beautiful Piano Songs?
Whether you enjoy playing for an audience, for family or just for yourself, piano music is one of the great forms of musical expression. No matter which genre you prefer, one of the keys to playing beautifully is to tap into your own emotion and interpretation. Understanding how to use dynamics, touch and even pedaling to help to convey the beauty of piano music will add to your enjoyment. Choose a song that you already know and love. It’s much easier to add emotion to music when you enjoy playing it. Look at the marks that already exist on the score. Check the upper left-hand corner for a tempo marking, the center of the staff for dynamic marks, and above and below the staff for phrase marks. Look for specific marks, such as accents or staccatos. Spend some time studying the music before playing it. If you cannot play the music at the correct speed, use a metronome to increase and stabilize your tempo. Begin with the tempo you are used to, then gradually step it up. If you consistentl
