Good Gracious, just look at the date! I have been suffering from this sciatic pain all this time. Of course I should have gone to the doctor, but that means registering here in Sussex UK instead of Wales where my current doctor is. And any day I might suddenly be better! Do you ever think like that? I kind of get used to pain...
Yesterday I did something I have not since June 8th or before and that is, I played the piano!
I felt ok sitting up to the keyboard, so hey, that shows I'm getting better, right? I played a few pieces with a touch of improvisation so as to prove to myself I have not lost the skill, despite having missed a month! And I kept careful time since the window was open and my playing might drift to the street below!
Have you ever considered learning to play the piano? Or perhaps taking it up again as an adult if you had lessons as a child? Age is no barrier and nor is arthritis: one of my pupils began to learn at the age of 85 and is still playing at 93! Since beginning, her arthritis in her hands has vastly diminished and she has a creative fun hobby that keeps her mind in fine fettle! A dozen a day to keep the blues away!
Many adults play for half an hour on arriving home after work and before attending a spot of refreshing gardening: piano is guaranteed to take off your work frame of mind and invigorate you for an enjoyable evening at home without the workday spilling over into your leisure hours.
Few adults gain the heights of pianistic technical development but just a year or two study with a keen and sympathetic teacher will be ample to give you a fine command of playing a tune with left hand accompaniment. Keep your fingers supple with daily scale and arpeggio exercises and don't be shy of singing along as you play! Music brightens your temper!
So if you would like to learn the rudiments and play your favourite songs find a local teacher and arrange a 40 minute lesson with them either weekly or fortnightly. Encourage your teacher to supplement the lesson material with songs you enjoy since your command of the piano improves immeasurably when you play music you really enjoy and understand.
You might consider taking a basic piano exam after a year or two but only do this if you think your nerves can stand the strain of constantly improving the same three pieces over several months plus the big day! There is no real need for an adult pupil to take an exam: some adults enjoy the self imposed challenge however.
Determine what you wish to achieve within each six month time span in your lessons: find a suitably challenging enjoyable piece or song you'd like to be able to play well in six months time and work towards that along with the material your teacher recommends. You'll be very pleasantly surprised at how quickly you progress with a few minutes daily practise!
The biggest initial hurdle is learning to co-ordinate both hands whilst reading the music. Your teacher will provide you simple pieces to begin with that enable you to gain these vital skills and if you will be patient with yourself in the early weeks you will soon be making good progress and building up your skill. You should be well on the way to your first simple song with two hands by your fourth lesson.
The motor activity skills you develop through learning piano will stay with you for life and increase your daily flexibility and general co-ordination no end. So give it a go and start this week! You 'll be very glad you did and who doesn't enjoy a really worthwhile hobby challenge? I myself have taught many adults to play proficiently completely from scratch so I heartedly recommend you learn piano for yourself. Don't be put off at the thought of performing in front of others, even your family: there is no need to play for anyone but your own enjoyment. If you do not have a piano consider buying an electric piano - you will see they are quite inexpensive at entry level price and will retain a good value if you later want to sell or part exchange for a better model. Choose one with a good piano tone and few extra features.
I wish you luck and if you do get started feel free to return here and leave a comment to encourage others. Of course adults can learn - why should only kids get the priviledge?
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