[MusicTlk] Piano lessons

[Jessica Raichle]

Hi Charlie:

     It is not recommended for fully sighted pianists to depend on looking at where their fingers and hands are when playing or learning to play the piano.  Your hands will learn to “feel” the right positioning, but it may take a while, so have as much patience as you can in this process.


Jessica

> On Jun 20, 2018, at 8:03 AM, jovian3 via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for your replies Ella, Debbie and Jessica. Here is my first question. I have RP so I still have some vision but that vision can vary greatly depending on many factors. In the best conditions, I can see the notes on the piano. In the worst, I cannot. I find myself using my eyes to guide my fingers sometimes and I am wondering if this is having a negative impact on my playing abilities. Should I for example close my eyes when playing going forward?
> 
> Charlie
> From: MusicTlk [mailto:musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jessica Raichle via MusicTlk
> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 9:43 AM
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> Subject: Re: [MusicTlk] Piano lessons
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> Hi:
>     I majored in music with piano emphasis in college.  If you like, you can email me off list at jdraichle at gmail.com I’d be glad to help any way I can.
> Jessica
> 
> 
> Jessica
> 
>> On Jun 19, 2018, at 11:08 PM, Debra Baxley via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> What are your questions?
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>>> On 6/19/18, Ella Yu via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Go ahead and ask.
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: jovian3 via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org
>>> To: "Music Talk Mailing List for Blind Musicians"
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>>> Date sent: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:29:16 -0400
>>> Subject: [MusicTlk] Piano lessons
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> Are  there any serious piano players on this list who went to a piano 
>>> school? If so, I would like to ask you some questions about learning 
>>> piano.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> 
>>> Charlie
>>> 
>>> 
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