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🎹 Unlock Your Piano Potential! 🎹
In this video, we explore the incredible benefits of practicing with your eyes closed. Discover why this technique is a game-changer for pianists of all levels, helping you improve your muscle memory, listening skills, and overall focus.
Why is nobody talking about this? Join us as we dive into the secrets that can accelerate your piano progress!
00:00 – Introduction: Playing Piano During the Loma Prieta Earthquake
00:51 – The Importance of Not Relying on Visual Cues and What Chopin Said About It
02:36 – Understanding Proprioception in Piano Playing
06:35 – The 'Kitty Whisker' Method and Keyboard Topography
08:20 – Exercises to Internalize Keyboard Geography
11:10 – Mastering Leaps Without Visual Aid
13:20 – When It's Appropriate to Look at the Keyboard
14:00 – Why You Shouldn't Move Your Head to Look at the Keys
14:18 – Practicing with Eyes Closed: Doubling Brainpower and Enhancing Musicality
16:00 – Conclusion: Building Confidence and Freedom in Playing
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