5 Common Mistakes All New Pianists Make

In this week's tutorial, let's discuss those common flubs that we make when we first start learning on the piano. I have listed 5 mistakes and the steps to correct them.

Are you a beginner? Just started your piano journey? Let me know in the comment how long have you been studying the piano.

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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:19 Mistake Number 1
2:25 Mistake Number 2
4:17 Mistake Number 3
6:04 Mistake Number 4
7:55 Mistake Number 5

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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:19 Mistake Number 1
2:25 Mistake Number 2
4:17 Mistake Number 3
6:04 Mistake Number 4
7:55 Mistake Number 5

[marykeppen]

After taking piano lessons for one year as a child, I lost interest, even though I had made some good progress. Sadly, my Kimbal upright was abandoned and then given away. At 71 years old, I bought a $100 keyboard and a simple piano theory book. I had to relearn ALL the basics including where to place my hands on the keyboard and how to properly play a scale with the correct fingering. Now, after four years (75 yrs. Old), I can play literally hundreds of songs at an intermediate and some beginner advanced pieces and many I can easily accomplish after only playing through a few times.... and with very few mistakes. I try to challenge myself daily without losing the joy of simply playing for my own enjoyment. I recently purchased a Yamaha clavinova baby grand and I'm having the best time of life! Playing the piano has become the light of my life. Thank you for all your tips!!!! I watch all of your videos. You are amazing.

[jacquelinelawrences]

Hi Jazer. I am very lucky to have found you at the start of my piano journey. I am 53 and started learning in January this year. I combine your helpful tips with formal lessons. I passed my Grade 1 exam earlier this month with a distinction. That was no doubt in part down to you and your "Absolute Accuracy Rule/play sections 7 times correctly rule". I think you are an absolute genius. Your clarity, your love for playing and for teaching, is second to none. May you forever be protected at all cost, for the sake of the piano playing community.

[princessaKLG]

These videos kickstarted my piano journey after an abscence of about 35 years! I’ve made a lot of progress and was surprised at how quickly it all came back to me. I only wish my parents were still alive to see that indeed their hard earned money was not wasted!

[jacquelinelawrences]

Thanks for helping me get a distinction at Grade 1

[pasadenaphil]

First week. Spending most of my time studying the first section (15-17 pages) of Albert's Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and Cadences. Good lessons to practice while trying to absorb the Circle of Fifths. Also collecting sheet music to review for selecting songs for later. Sticking to Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy for now. Making progress developing a plan. I'll plow through the music theory and basic skills work as I ease into a regular routine of drills. I figure another week which is also when I expect to have everything set up (I don't have a piano stand which is annoying). This was only my 4th day but I feel like I am learning fast.

[jeelssadjukebox]

Hi Jaze, will you talk someday about the books you have behind you? Any recomendations? Is there a good book for piano players?

[gracegeorgeson]

Was feeling frustration after about 6 months. Like “why am I not learning ?!” Is how it feels. That you for the encouragement and to focus on the basics !

[sandrahicks]

After reading comments-yes i agree -some insights on how to avoid arm pain.
I'm also 71 n having lessons-my retirement promise to myself .
But I've reluctantly stopped learning Bolero !
-because my left arm cramps.
Love your lessons-reminds me of what my teacher says. Thankyou
🎹

[vincentmaloney]

You're right. I am the beginner, and I wanted to play a complicated piece. After trying it, I realized my hands are not ready for it yet. My teacher gave me 'Close Your Eyes' by Dennis Alexander to learn. After I learned it, I got addicted to the piano. Now I ordered some books from Amazon with beautiful pieces for the beginners. The main Method Book is important but boring, so I add those pieces to my "repertoire''. One piece a week. In other words, hold your horses. Play the pieces for your level. Otherwise, you might be discouraged.

[denisehill]

Big yes to the last tip - as someone who sat for far too long with the same "comfort pieces" I forced myself to start playing more (and more varied) pieces. The benefits are amazing; and my practice sessions are far less boring!

[christiancampbell]

I am learning my 1st song speed of sound by Coldplay the intro is what I am having a hard time with learning and the piano chords in the song I am learning the song off the Rocksmith plus subscription a great learning tool for learning the piano for people with autism like myself because what really helps me the notes are color coded

[jennifermateyabram]

I just love your videos and appreciate them so much. I've been playing for 60 years. Even though I study at a conservatory I find your videos, basic, constructive, organized, universal, and the point driven home. When I studied as a 7 year old, for instance, the teacher never emphasized fingering or timing.
I struggle to this day.
SO important to get the basics.
Thank you, thank you!!!❤

[Patrick-mduy]

Hello Jazer. My biggest obstacle is the pain in my left arm, in my wrist. I've already spoken to my piano teacher and a physiotherapist about it and worked on it.

It's probably mainly from all the time I've spent practising, using too much force when I play chords, for example. It seems to be that I always press a bit more into the keys than necessary.

At the moment I'm doing a lot of stretching exercises, massaging my arm and focussing on better playing technique, which seems to be working.

Maybe you have some tips or more advice on how to play properly to avoid pain in the long run. Maybe that could be a topic for a future video?

[lb]

Great ideas! Even an ‘old’ player can use these as a good reminder to continue growth as a player.

[HorsehairBraider]

Every time you have a video about mistakes, I can raise my hand and say, yes, that's me - I do or did that. Good to know one can correct them! My struggle at the moment is to learn to sight read better. Trying to get so I can look at least a little bit ahead, and get a phrase instead of just one chord. I've got some very simple music to work on for this, stuff that's below my level (I think you said to do that in one of your videos) and although some people might find it frustrating to go backwards like that I'm finding it very helpful indeed. Hopefully I'll "get" reading at some point but I've learned: this is a journey, not a destination, and I'll be on this journey my whole life.

[Fortnite]

Hey could you make a video on how to maintain the pedal sound while doing quick jumps on the left hand?

[deericcio]

On thanksgiving I played a bit for my family, ( I am a newbie, about 17 months in, self taught old lady ) my daughter took a pic of me, side view, I didn’t know she did, and when I saw it I was SO pleased to see I was sitting up straight, head straight ahead, eyes on the sheet music and wrists straight, I had gorgeous ergonomics! Now get the songs down !

[HiCy]

Just noticed this channel as I'm learning piano along with my son. I myself learnt accordion and flute during school years. So I'm quite strict on beats or pulse, which makes my son quite frustrated because he has to pay attention to it besides playing the notes. I thought about giving up picking his beats. But once I heard the performance of other kids of friends and neighbors who (parents) are lack of musical training, I know I have to stick to the beats. Totally agree with the first advice. Will pay attention to other advice in this channel ❤

[ladyp]

My biggest struggle is proper fingering. Are there any books you can recommend? I find it slows me down not knowing proper finger placement. Love your enthusiasm and all your videos! 🎹