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CONCERT!!
i am so freaked out about my upcoming concert. i play piano and the only piece im playing is this five page one with a metranome pace of 144 (ahhhh!). im playing with my school's chorus and on tuesday i have to play in front of the whole school. im playing the real concert for the parents on wednesday but the other one is more important because i have to play amoung my friends, boyfriend, and my boyfriends friends. even when i think about the possibilities of messing up makes me flip out and play the wrong key. all that pressure too! im even nervous typing about it.
my school's chorus isnt so organized and i've only played with the actual chorus 2 times. both of those times my fingers missed a whole chunk of the piece. i think its the 'being in front of people with their eyes on your every move' thing that scares me. its not exactly stage fright but i just want to be good enough for them. and all of these thoughts come to me when i play and it really takes my focus off because the adreniline starts going crazy. i know i tell myself to just play and give it my all but idk.
i have practiced this song so much at home but its different there. my hands get shaky in front of the chorus and that doesnt allow me to move my fingers as smoothly. and guess what else. deep breaths dont help.
is there any like, good luck charms or exercises i can do before i go on? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE you dont know how much this matters.
and i appreciate anyone who has taken the time to read this book-long entry. fives to everybody.
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When you are on stage, don't think about the people. TRY TRY TRY to just concentrate on what you need to do. If you skip a chunk, don't worry. The audience dosn't know that part was left out, and the choir can figure it out. If you mess up a little don't stop.
I really love good luck charms. Wear a favorite piece of clothing, or bring a small item that is special to you.
The very best of luck!
Mable
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I know exactly how you feel. I used to act on stage at my school and on every occasion I was so terrified I could either barely talk or couldn't shut up before hand!! Believe me, I know how important it is that it goes well.
Here's the thing about performing though. The only thing that will make you mess up is your nerves. I know it seems as though messing up would be the end of the world but think about all those famous musicians out there. They had the exact same issue and even Beethoven probably pressed the wrong keys a few times! The key is to practise and to relax. I know that you say you get a lot of practise at home but you need to ensure that you do so much practise that you could perform the piece blindfolded. With one hand tied behind your back. While hanging upside down! But here's the clincher, you have to see if you can do it at the hall you will be performing it in. I assume from what you have said that the piano is in the hall so sit for a minute quietly in there and shut your eyes. Imagine the sounds of lots of people around you and the chorus singing. Then start playing.
I know that might sound ridiculous but it can help to practise in the environment you will be performing in, so that you are already comfortable with it.
Also, before the performance, try to accept that nerves are an important part of a good performance. Use them to your advantage by accepting that you WILL be nervous but that you know what you are doing. All that nervous energy will go into what I am sure will be an amazing performance.
Please don't worry. Everyone gets nerves before performing in front of other people. It's natural. Just don't let it get to you so badly that you forget to enjoy it. You play the piano presumabley because you like it. Try to remember that. Don't worry too much. You'll do great.
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