Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Approaching the piece logically
• Method 2 of 3: Practicing the piece
• Method 3 of 3: Dealing with challenging areas
• Tips
• Warnings

A new piano piece can be a tough nut to crack. This instruction will be useful if the teacher has asked something difficult, or if you yourself want to learn how to play a piece. Use the tips below and you will save many hours of unsuccessful attempts to succeed.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Approaching the piece logically

1. 1 Divide the piece into parts. It is easier to avoid frustration if you have small, achievable goals. The number of parts depends on the length of the composition and its complexity, and you can decide at your discretion.

Method 2 of 3: Practicing the piece

1. 1 Learn the part for each hand separately. Master the right hand first, then move on to the left. You shouldn't play with both hands at once until you can play each hand separately.
2. 2 As you practice a popular piece or song, sing along in your head as you play with your right hand. This makes it easier to spot and correct mistakes, and also makes it easier to remember.
3. 3 Add gradually. There is no need to strive to play the entire piece at once. It is better to repeat one musical phrase several times, then add the next one, then another one.
4. 4 Start at a slow speed. Do not try to play at the right tempo right away if you cannot play the piece slowly and without mistakes.
5. 5 Do not hurry. If you intend to do everything at once and in one go, you will be disappointed. Take regular breaks, and play familiar pieces that you can you perform when learning difficult passages.

Method 3 of 3: Dealing with challenging areas

1. 1 Identify problem areas and break them down into even smaller pieces. If you need to spend 10 minutes to master the transition between two chords, spend those 10 minutes. In the long term, this approach will pay off faster than ignoring the problem, when the whole play seems clumsy due to one single glitch.
2. 2 Once you feel that the piece has been played sufficiently, try playing it in its entirety from memory. You may find several tricky points where mistakes are made.Remember to repeat the piece from time to time so you don't forget it.
3. 3 Don't leave something wrong. By continuing to play after making a mistake, you increase the chances of it repeating. Practice until you feel like you are playing the piece without mistakes. Then you will have the correct version in your memory, and next time it will be easier to play without errors.

Tips

• Many pieces of music are composed of repetitive techniques. Templates make it easy to memorize music. The more techniques and the more you identify and master, the easier it will be to play new songs.
• If you are feeling frustrated and unhappy, take a break. Music won't run away and wait for you to return, and being depressed is less effective.
• Learn a little musical literacy. Find out the key fragments of the piece, why the composer used this particular chord, etc. This will increase your productivity.

Warnings

• Try not to get discouraged. If this state of mind rolls in, it is best to get up and take a few deep breaths, or play 1-2 familiar pieces, and then return to the material you are learning.