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Tomorrow will be my third recital since starting as a re-beginner. Actually, I am more like a re-intermediate, since we're talking about terminology on another thread.
First recital went fairly well.
Second recital-- not as well. I wasn't prepared enough but learned something valuable (I am better off being over-prepared).
For this one, I am very prepared. Still, the adrenaline can throw me off. I don't know why I even get the adrenaline rush. I don't "feel" self conscious, it is a friendly crowd of other adult students. I am sort of in the middle of the pack in terms of ability, definitely not the weakest or strongest player so no pressure in terms of standing out.
I enjoy playing on good pianos (my little home spinet isn't as exciting).
So any advice? We had a practice recital recently, a small group and my fingers were shaking from the adrenaline. It surprised me and I played a little less aggressively because of it.
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The winner of the recent Van Cliburn Competition for Outstanding Amateur said that eating bananas calms his nerves before going on stage. Good luck!
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Tomorrow will be my third recital since starting as a re-beginner. Actually, I am more like a re-intermediate, since we're talking about terminology on another thread.
First recital went fairly well.
Second recital-- not as well. I wasn't prepared enough but learned something valuable (I am better off being over-prepared).
For this one, I am very prepared. Still, the adrenaline can throw me off. I don't know why I even get the adrenaline rush. I don't "feel" self conscious, it is a friendly crowd of other adult students. I am sort of in the middle of the pack in terms of ability, definitely not the weakest or strongest player so no pressure in terms of standing out.
I enjoy playing on good pianos (my little home spinet isn't as exciting).
So any advice? We had a practice recital recently, a small group and my fingers were shaking from the adrenaline. It surprised me and I played a little less aggressively because of it. Is that andrenaline causing the fingers to shake? I never knew that! I always shake when playing for people, but have gotten better at it. I don't really play recitals but have played at Costco, various piano stores, and at family gatherings. I still shake even though it's gotten a little easier. Good luck, T'sMom...that sounds like fun especially since you're playing with other adult students. I think I'd be more nervous playing with kids. Is this something that your teacher arranges?
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Good luck, T's mom! I'm sure it will go well, as you have put in the preparation.
My advice: Try to do two "dress rehearsals" sometime today. Enlist a family member or neighbor and ask them to be your audience while you perform the piece. I'm always amazed at how much more nervous I am when my hubby sits on the couch for the express purpose of listening to me play than when I am simply playing and he's ten feet away on the computer.
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I'm always amazed at how much more nervous I am when my hubby sits on the couch for the express purpose of listening to me play than when I am simply playing and he's ten feet away on the computer. This is true for me too! I can do dress rehearsals ok at home. But one big difference is that I benefit a LOT from a warm up. Haven't figured out a way to handle that for recitals. Starting cold is harder. Even though we warm up before the recital starts, it wears off too fast.
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The winner of the recent Van Cliburn Competition for Outstanding Amateur said that eating bananas calms his nerves before going on stage. Good luck! I tried that before the last recital. My hands were shaking more than the first recital. I doubt the two things are related but I'm not sure I'll bother again!
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One woman was so nervous at the practice recital that her foot was shaking on the pedal
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When you sit at the piano, don't rush to start. Take a breath. Run the first few bars through your head at the tempo you'll play. Remember what key you're in, and if you have a memory lapse, just fake it for a bit til you find a place to jump back into the piece. And if all else fails, just end on the tonic! Works for me.
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