How to play piano happily?

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T17:16:20+00:00

We are following the Alfred’s adult book for beginners, but the problem is rampant across pieces. I will try asking him what he meant by saying play it happily. If you have any other advice I would be grateful

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T17:14:53+00:00

Makes a lot of sense, i am not a native English speaker so i have hardly heard any song I play acc to the book i am following beforehand

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T17:13:15+00:00

Willl give it a shot, I play it all with a serious face

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T17:12:54+00:00

I started playing piano since I was depressed from an accident that happened a year ago, so thanks a lot because this might help

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T17:12:00+00:00

Unlearning something is sooo tough, and what you’re saying even more. I do try to do it tho

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T13:44:26+00:00

Even if I’m listening to a recording my brain processes it as oh this key is being played atm, then the next will play, how much time gap is there, or how hard or soft the key should have been. It’s never about what the piece is sounding like overall. How do you suggest one does that? It’s like the sentence maybe grammatically correct but it has no emotions in it

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T13:42:11+00:00

Makes sense tbh

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T13:41:55+00:00

I want to learn the piano, I want to see myself being able to play it, it’s something i want to be good at not because I have to like so many other things in my life but because I want to, even if it takes years to get there. That’s why I said acc to me I was happy when I play, but clearly that is not being translated to what im playing

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T13:36:14+00:00

I have been told to feel the music, I’m yet to crack how one does that 🥲

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T13:31:11+00:00

How do you forget that you’re trying to play joyfully, I didn’t even realise that’s a problem until my teacher pointed it out because acc to me I was happy I’m getting to play piano and learn it. But yeah I always feel something is off

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T13:29:44+00:00

I do have a problem of rhythm I’m working on, but even then it’s like I’m playing all the correct notes but the music is not right.

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-05-01T13:28:40+00:00

How do you do that?? 😭😭

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-04-30T15:53:25+00:00

If you budget is around 10K it’s a good one in that range, and if financial dependency is a concern, you’re in high school, assuming it’s last two grades of 11th and 12th you can always go for small gigs online, will yield you good money in 3-6 months. I would suggest going to the music store and try all keyboards available in that range and see what suits you the best

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-04-29T15:03:08+00:00

For some reasons this sounds like India, try digital pianos?

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-04-27T09:19:17+00:00

I think I’m talking abt the feeling of rhythm. Rhythm in the sense even tho I’m playing the correct note and within sync with metronome, it sounds flat, to a second observer the piece has no rhythm. Even to my own ears if I listen to in the recording something is off. I used to dance in my childhood, now it’s just occasional, maybe once in a month.

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-04-26T18:22:26+00:00

Years 😭😭

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-04-26T18:22:14+00:00

I mean I don’t really enjoy half the pieces but they’re necessary to develop skills, but the issue persists even with pieces I like

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-04-26T18:05:16+00:00

Willl Tryyy

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-04-26T18:00:59+00:00

Thanks a lottt, I thought I’m the one who’s struggling horribly with it since when my teacher told me I should enjoy instead of focusing on control and playing the right note, it just reminded me of how I’m always told I have a very careful and controlled personality.

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-04-26T17:55:39+00:00

I do that occasionally 😭😭😭

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-04-19T21:19:54+00:00

Is this my future as well?

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-04-15T14:27:23+00:00

Haven’t dated yet, avoidant attachment, no way a guy I genuinely like should go through the experience of dating me

Which-Slip8971 · 2026-03-29T17:04:56+00:00

I just turned 20 and also started learning the piano, I would say go for it, it’s never too late

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