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Practice problems after long absence question #2653421 06/14/17 09:44 AM
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 44 S sheana OP Full Member
OP sheana Full Member S Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 44	In the winter I began practising the piano again after years away from it. My technique surprisingly improved(recovered) rapidly. Then I got sick, and for various reasons practiced very little or sporadically when I did. Today I started to play, and my fingers seemed shaky and lacking co-ordination. The left hand was uneven, and chords were missing notes. Same with right hand, to the point where in attempting to play pianissimo, the notes wouldn't sound at all. I have the latter problem in general when playing softly so if anyone has any tips, I would appreciate it. The shakiness is what's bothering me. Will this go away with practice? I don't have any neurological problems, but this is upsetting. Any help/input greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Re: Practice problems after long absence question sheana #2653424 06/14/17 09:48 AM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 997 Miguel Rey 500 Post Club Member
Miguel Rey 500 Post Club Member Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 997	Sounds like all of us adult restarter's. Just go back to the basics, technical studies of every kind and slow everything down while counting aloud until it is easier and work your way up. Patience & goals will be needed. By the way you may want to move this to the Adult Beginners forum.

Re: Practice problems after long absence question sheana #2653511 06/14/17 02:01 PM
Joined: May 2013 Posts: 3,157 Scotland Beemer 3000 Post Club Member
Beemer 3000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2013 Posts: 3,157 Scotland	Sheana, Welcome to PianoWorld. I suggest you post this topic in one of the pianist groups. This group is for discussion about pianos. ian I'm all keyed up 2016 Blüthner Model A

Re: Practice problems after long absence question Miguel Rey #2653563 06/14/17 04:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 44 S sheana OP Full Member
OP sheana Full Member S Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 44	Hi and thanks for your feedback. Can or should I delete this post, or just ask the question in the appropriate group?

Re: Practice problems after long absence question sheana #2653602 06/14/17 07:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,854 London D David-G 3000 Post Club Member
David-G 3000 Post Club Member D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,854 London	No need to delete this, there's nothing wrong in posting here, but you might get a better response from Pianist Corner. Welcome to the Piano World Forums!