Piano

As a follow-up to our previous article, which covered the general ABRSM piano examination syllabus, we asked some of our past examinees to share tips that helped them score distinctions for their exam. Here at Liberty Park Music, we present their collective advice. Read and utilize the top 7 valuable tips gathered for your child to ace their ABRSM Piano Examination 2018! 1.Practice, Practice, Practice Ultimately, practice is key. Just like exercising or studying for an exam, effort produces results. As mentioned in our previous article, the examination pieces monopolize 60% of the total score. Acing this section is equivalent … Read more

As promised, Liberty Park Music is committed to presenting the best guides for practice from industry experts all around the world. For the pilot episode, we had a rare opportunity to interview Dr Minjung Seo, a collaborative pianist, who revealed some of her most treasured tips when it comes to practicing. Continuing on, we unveiled yet another amazing and talented individual, Steven Paszkowski: a multifaceted musician. In this new episode, we stepped in the shoes of Paszkowski and soaked in his knowledge as a performer, composer, and educator. Not forgetting how practice is imperative to all musicians, he shared how … Read more

Every child fears examinations. This fear is no different for your child when they are heading into an ABRSM piano practical exam, sweaty palms are definitely the first thing you will notice about them. Biologically speaking, being anxious before an upcoming test or exam is perfectly normal; however, the degree of anxiety can be managed with the right amount of quality practice. Before we dive into the different ways that you can help prepare your child for an ABRSM piano practical with tips from our knowledgeable teachers and students who have taken multiple ABRSM exams, let’s take a look at … Read more

Dominant and diminished seventh chords are common and important features of music. It’s hard to find a piece of music that doesn’t use either of these. In fact, they’re so prevalent that the higher grades of the ABRSM examinations require students to know them by heart. Unfortunately, they’re also rather dissonant and odd sounding. I remember asking my piano teacher what was the point of learning such harsh sounding chords. Nevertheless, when used appropriately, they sound perfectly beautiful and logical in the context of the whole piece. We’ve probably already heard and played these chords in many pieces of music, … Read more

While there is less literature about good posture for piano players than that for drummers or guitarists, it is just as vital that every pianist maintains a good posture. Having a good posture enables the player to comfortably practice or perform longer, without experiencing aches or causing injuries. A player with good posture can play in a relaxed manner, which grants greater control and hence, a greater quality of sound produced. In this article, we share 9 essential tips on how to improve your posture at the piano. Tip 1: Keep your neck aligned with your back (avoid forward neck!) … Read more