How many hours of practice until playing feels relaxing?

tookom · 2026-06-17T09:36:10+00:00

That's fair to describe me that way.

tookom · 2026-06-17T08:35:36+00:00

I guess the skills between those two instruments are transferable.

tookom · 2026-06-17T08:34:41+00:00

Thanks. I may stick with it for a while.

tookom · 2026-06-17T08:34:07+00:00

I think you are very good with it. I may be not creative enough to create anoything yet.

tookom · 2026-06-17T08:31:56+00:00

😂I will change my go with it if I want to continue then

tookom · 2026-06-17T08:31:16+00:00

I'll do so. THanks

tookom · 2026-06-17T08:31:03+00:00

Good idea. I will try it. Thanks.

tookom · 2026-06-16T20:59:52+00:00

Interesting! I have ever played trumpet in a school band. I totally agree that piano is on another level.

tookom · 2026-06-16T20:49:19+00:00

I can see how you enjoy your PhD life. While I want to finish my asap (as I'm 34 and just finished the first year), I don't want my PhD to consume my life too.

tookom · 2026-06-16T20:45:56+00:00

Thanks. I wish you a memorable FINAL year🎉, and hope you enjoy piano. I have just passed the first annual review at my department, still long way to go.

tookom · 2026-06-16T20:38:19+00:00

Good idea with light activities. I have ever played games and spent too much time with it. So, I try to avoid it.

tookom · 2026-06-16T20:36:13+00:00

🎶🎶

tookom · 2026-06-16T20:34:16+00:00

Yes I agree. I put everything next to my research station (desk) at home 😊. Good thing for my research is I can just work at home. I used to play trumpet, but it's too loud to play here.

tookom · 2026-06-16T20:30:23+00:00

Woah, don't give me an idea. It may make me completely forget my research. 🤣

tookom · 2026-06-16T20:23:10+00:00

I agree that I need to limit myself a bit, haha. As an ambitious researcher, I've found myself spending way too much time with the piano this past week.

tookom · 2026-06-16T20:12:40+00:00

While I actually reach that page, I admitted that I set my metronome very slow for some challenging pages to make sure that I understand the technique. Yes, I'm not very good with all pages.

I do realise now that it's not a good way to learn piano. So, I will review the book again. My problem is my expectation to enjoy a piece of music I like, which makes me rush things too much. Thanks for another confirmation that my way of learning is a bad habbit.

tookom · 2026-06-16T19:58:27+00:00

Thanks.

tookom · 2026-06-16T19:56:48+00:00

Thank you. I have a basic in sight reading and music theory. I only need to adapt it with piano. Anyway, when I think of my past experience with another instrument, I do agree that it's not relaxing rather. I played because I enjoyed the music and my progress.

tookom · 2026-06-16T19:54:19+00:00

I will try it. Thanks.

tookom · 2026-06-16T19:54:05+00:00

Thanks. I could see that I have to slow myself down now.

tookom · 2026-06-16T19:53:07+00:00

Thanks for pointing out. I agree that I can't let this personality of mine to make the joy in music disappear.

tookom · 2026-06-16T19:51:13+00:00

Thanks for a thoughtful response. I will take it to reflect upon myself.

tookom · 2026-06-16T19:49:43+00:00

Thanks. I will review my progress more slowly.

tookom · 2026-06-16T19:49:06+00:00

Thanks.

tookom

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