Just like music, song and dance, the piano has always held a sweet connection in my heart. I’d had a ‘keyboard’ for some years, however, I was merely having fun at that time and not serious about truly learning all there was to know. When, back in July 2021 my life partner Keith bought me a most beautiful piano, I was bedside myself with joy. The prospect of learning, with a local piano teacher, the art of playing piano made me tingle all over.
”Oh,” she said. “Good; that’s good that you strike the keys hard. I want you to practice just like this.”
I couldn’t easily reach an octave (eight notes), my hands are not very big at all.
”Stretch,” would be her response. “Stretch, and do stretching exercises.” I did…
Within a few weeks she was off on her three week Christmas break. She gave me three classical pieces to learn and practice during this time. I diligently banged away learning, as best I could, the beautiful music.
I didn’t return to her ever again. My hands, fingers and wrists pained enormously. I sent her a text message advising her of the carpel tunnel and tendonitis issues I was experiencing. True, I was angry that my piano journey was so abruptly cut short by the incompetence of someone who was supposed to know better. I consoled myself with the knowing that not all who profess to be professionals, and may be wonderful artists themselves may not be teachers in the true sense of the word.
To be continued…
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When l play my mandolin ,l am in a different time, now l bought myself a Guitar because l love the Spanish music. ,, l enjoyed your post and your journey with the piano. Have a wonderful weekend. love Hilda and Jalal
That must be such good fun, Jalal. The mandolin is a beautiful instrument; I love its sound quality. And the guitar and Spanish music sounds thrilling.
One of the reasons I love music is because there is never an end – there are so many genres and so much to learn. It is also universal. The language of music speaks directly to our hearts, our soul. We are so blessed, Jalal.
Love to both you and Hilda…