Reading right and left hands together is no more difficult than reading one
hand at a time! It's like reading the following:
The on then and
cat the saw a had a
sat mat rat chat!
No problem! The most important thing is preparing very carefully and really
understanding each piece before playing it.
So, before you start to play, look carefully at the music and:
- Check that you understand the rhythm and counting.
- Know the key and play the scale and arpeggio.
- Know what notes you are going to play and which fingers you will use.
- Try to have a good idea of what it’s going to sound like.
Rhythmic exercise
Write your own rhythm and then clap it:
Melodic exercises
Always count two bars in before you begin — one bar out loud and one bar in your head.
In the next three exercises notice that one hand repeats the same note.
Watch out for changing notes in both hand now! Play slowly and always read ahead. ]
(And remember to keep the pulse steady)