There are many people who want to start playing the piano now that they have settled down to raise their children, or who want to start playing the piano as a hobby after retirement.
A phrase I often hear from seniors is, ``I can't move my fingers like I used to when I was younger.''
Playing recent J-POP and simple classical music doesn't require very complex hand movements, but the more I pursue classical music, the more songs I find that require finger flexibility. .
As people begin to feel their bodies weaken as they age, some people think, ``Even if I practice like a younger person, I won't be able to do complex touches,'' or ``No matter how much I practice, I'll never be able to play this song.'' maybe.
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muscle weakness
It is said that human muscles, on average, begin to decline after reaching their 30s.
Unless you have regularly trained your fingers or practiced the piano since childhood, it will certainly be very difficult to learn fast-paced songs or songs that require intricate touches.
However, there is a limit to the speed at which you can play the piano, including individual differences, and it differs from person to person. Not everyone can play as fast as someone who can play fast. No matter how young you are or how much you practice, the speed limit is different for each person.
Therefore, there is no need to be pessimistic and think, ``If only I had started when I was younger...'' or ``If only I had continued playing the piano without making blanks...''.
It is important to play at a speed that suits you, without trying to play too fast.
more important than speed
In fact, playing the piano generally doesn't require that much speed.
It is true that you need a good technique to play classical music that requires a complex touch.
However, no matter how fast you play, the ability to convey musical content in an easy-to-understand manner and the ability to express it are essential.
Many musical scores that require speed are not usually composed with speed as a priority. Some of the songs in recent music-themed games are about speed, but in ordinary classical music, the most important thing is expressiveness.
People of middle school or high school age may not be able to win with speed, including muscle flexibility.
However, because we are older, we have the sensitivity and experience that we should be able to match those people.
You have an expression that only you can express.
Still need practice
The most important thing is expressiveness, but don't be too optimistic.
No matter how old you get, you still need to practice speed and technique.
Although the speed of improvement is slower than that of younger people, if you practice diligently every day and acquire the minimum amount of muscles and techniques, your expressiveness will become richer.
In other words, you need to train your fingers in order to freely produce the sounds you want to express.
Compared to younger people, they have more time to practice and the mental capacity to enjoy playing the piano, so don't use your age as an excuse to neglect your practice, and by building up your practice, you can learn to play the piano at any age. You will improve.
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