Five warm-ups every beginner should master
A gentle five-minute routine that loosens the hands and sets you up to play cleanly, before you touch a single song.
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The students who improve fastest aren’t the ones who practise the longest, they’re the ones who practise often. Fifteen focused minutes a day will take you further than two rushed hours on a Sunday.
Anchor practice to something you already do: right after breakfast, or before dinner. Keep the piano lid up and the lamp on, so sitting down takes zero willpower. Pick one small goal for the session, a tricky bar, a scale, a single page, and stop while it’s still going well. You’ll come back tomorrow wanting more.
Get a personalised practice planA gentle five-minute routine that loosens the hands and sets you up to play cleanly, before you touch a single song.
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