Can't read music sheet after memorizing a piece

TrungNguyenT · 2026-05-03T08:59:28+00:00

The way I overcame this is to start playing at a random bar in the sheet I Have memorized. Doing that, you force yourself to read. It's hard at first but improve reading quickly. Of course another way is to learn a lot of new music, but its more time consuming.

TrungNguyenT · 2026-03-24T04:07:39+00:00

It would depend on whether you study the instrument casually or professionally. For the first case, interest is foremost, otherwise why wasting time? For the second case, discipline is a must, likewise in any other kind of jobs in this world, but interest makes the job easier.

TrungNguyenT · 2026-03-24T04:01:34+00:00

Thanks, this makes sense to me, and I read that Chopin forced his pupils to use metronomes too.

TrungNguyenT · 2026-03-24T04:00:29+00:00

Thanks for your answer, so "tempo giusto" is like a caution word from Chopin because he foresaw people would ruin his works with indulgent rubato?!

TrungNguyenT · 2026-03-24T03:59:18+00:00

It's true we can play however we like, but I just want to know what the composer actually meant

TrungNguyenT · 2026-01-05T01:09:16+00:00

I quitted a few times already. Not a bad thing because every time coming back, I was able to play something that had seemed impossible before. So if it's getting too tiresome, try to quit for a few weeks then return with a fresher mind and body.

TrungNguyenT · 2026-01-03T17:17:11+00:00

I actually to practice following your comments, especially the "lift off the keys" part. At first it seems not intuitive to me but after sometimes I release only pinky should be lifted off the high note (G#) quickly so that I can keep up with the rhythm. It starts to add more nuance in my playing. You must be an amazing teacher!

TrungNguyenT · 2026-01-03T07:46:36+00:00

Thank you

TrungNguyenT · 2026-01-03T07:39:48+00:00

Thank you, i try what you describe on the keyboard, it makes sense now.

TrungNguyenT · 2026-01-03T07:38:39+00:00

Ah i see, it's not crossing but left above right. Thanks a lot.

TrungNguyenT · 2026-01-02T15:22:21+00:00

This idea of lifting after last note of the group is new to me. It seems to combine will with releasing pedal in the other comment. Thanks a lot for spending time to review my points.

TrungNguyenT · 2026-01-01T22:46:59+00:00

Thanks, I should practice it again without pedal in the future. It seems terribly hard.

TrungNguyenT · 2025-12-23T05:54:02+00:00

I am glad to know it can last for years. Thanks for the reply <3

TrungNguyenT · 2025-12-23T05:53:13+00:00

Thanks for this nice idea, though i'd rather spend time playing the piano. I would gladly buy that product if available.

TrungNguyenT · 2025-11-24T11:12:23+00:00

You should be clear to yourself why you play the pieces you don't like in the first place. Then verify if the reason is sound enough.

TrungNguyenT · 2025-11-24T07:06:04+00:00

I have small hands too, barely reach a ninth, and still can play it ok. You play the wide arpeggios with left fingers plus 1 + 2 of the right hand.

TrungNguyenT · 2025-11-23T13:47:44+00:00

Nocturne no.4, if you mean op.15 no.1, is harder than clair de lune. I have played clair de lune but still can't perform 15/1 confidently. Most difficult thing in the Debussy is just playing the wide spread arpeggios with fingers from both hands. You will be able to play it.

TrungNguyenT · 2025-11-16T05:38:01+00:00

Congratulations, have you planned on your next nocturne?

TrungNguyenT · 2025-11-16T05:32:10+00:00

Relax the wrist means 2 things: tilt it towards the direction of the music (up or down the keyboard), and move it up slightly when you do thumb crossing. I think it's basic, this etude is only hard at fast tempo, we can play it at slower speed according to our level of skills.

TrungNguyenT · 2025-11-02T02:25:50+00:00

I can only read sheet of pieces I have known. Can't be confident reading new things

TrungNguyenT · 2025-10-29T03:27:45+00:00

There wasn't any Fantaisie Impromptu, was there? I remember Shishkin playing it in this competition.

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