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THE PRACTICE MAP · 27 METHODS

Methods for learning
on your own.

All 27 methods are listed below. Choose the question that best matches what you want to work on. Categories are an editorial guide, not a promise of results.

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SHARED PRINCIPLES · 13 METHODS

01Set a reason and a reachable goal0 direct · 2 related · see guidance and sources↗02Choose music by interest, skills to practice, and current level7 direct · 0 related · see guidance and sources↗04Set one clear task for each session3 direct · 3 related · see guidance and sources↗05Practice regularly and with attention1 direct · 3 related · see guidance and sources↗08Preview the sheet music before playing8 direct · 0 related · see guidance and sources↗09Break difficult passages into small sections6 direct · 0 related · see guidance and sources↗10Diagnose an error before choosing an exercise5 direct · 1 related · see guidance and sources↗15Choose and keep a workable fingering0 direct · 5 related · see guidance and sources↗18Shape the sound and musical phrase0 direct · 5 related · see guidance and sources↗19Listen back to your playing2 direct · 5 related · see guidance and sources↗22Practice reading new music3 direct · 4 related · see guidance and sources↗23Reflect on progress2 direct · 2 related · see guidance and sources↗24Build reasons to return to the piano0 direct · 7 related · see guidance and sources↗

CONTEXT-DEPENDENT APPROACHES · 12 METHODS

03Adjust the challenge1 direct · 6 related · see guidance and sources↗06Prepare a comfortable practice setup0 direct · 0 related · see guidance and sources↗07Repeat with a purpose0 direct · 6 related · see guidance and sources↗11Vary repetition when it helps2 direct · 3 related · see guidance and sources↗12Practice hands separately, then reconnect them6 direct · 1 related · see guidance and sources↗13Choose a tempo that supports accuracy6 direct · 2 related · see guidance and sources↗14Connect sections and start from different places2 direct · 2 related · see guidance and sources↗16Connect technical exercises to your music2 direct · 2 related · see guidance and sources↗17Notice posture and comfortable movement1 direct · 0 related · see guidance and sources↗20Prepare gently, take breaks, and respond to discomfort0 direct · 1 related · see guidance and sources↗21Build several memory cues0 direct · 6 related · see guidance and sources↗25Prepare for playing in front of others1 direct · 5 related · see guidance and sources↗

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS · 2 METHODS

26Ask for useful feedback0 direct · 2 related · see guidance and sources↗27Explore improvising, accompaniment, and playing with others0 direct · 6 related · see guidance and sources↗

App features and their evidence are described on each method page.