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The pianists see a music sheet which tells them what to play and when.
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Pianists look at different things when they play the piano depending on the piece they're playing and what they're doing: Sight reading When sight reading, pianists focus on the written music and use their ears to make sure they're playing the correct notes. Playing memorized pieces Professional...
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Pianists look at different things when they play the piano depending on the piece they're playing and what they're doing: Sight reading When sight reading, pianists focus on the written music and use their ears to make sure they're playing the correct notes. Playing memorized pieces Professional pianists often focus on the area between their hands, using reference points and peripheral vision. They may also look ahead to anticipate where their hands will move. Playing by ear or improvising It's okay to look at your hands or the keyboard when playing by ear or improvising. Playing different styles of music The amount of time a pianist looks at their hands depends on the musical style. For example, Baroque music has fewer large skips in the melody, so a pianist may look at their hands less often. Romantic music has larger leaps, so a pianist may look at their hands more often. read less
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Pianists see the piano keys, sheet music, and sometimes the audience or the environment around them while focusing on their hand movements and coordination.
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