1. Why Practice Etudes?

Etudes are an essential part of piano learning, allowing targeted practice of specific techniques. Many pieces of music contain various levels of technical skills. Without systematic training in various playing techniques from the beginning, essential musical performance abilities may be lacking, hindering one's ability to effectively express musical emotions.

2. How to Improve Playing Skills?

Before playing, it's crucial to understand what finger abilities need to be trained and whether the corresponding techniques have been mastered. Additionally, emphasis should be placed on learning performance techniques and mastering relevant playing methods. Only by strictly adhering to correct techniques can corresponding finger skills be trained effectively, thus improving playing skills. Conversely, without proper training methods, repeated practice may not yield significant results.、

3. Bringing Musicality to Etudes

Firstly, strive for the desired tone quality indicated by musical terms and symbols on the score through playing techniques. Secondly, use imagination to envision the tone quality of the etudes. For example, imagine that the sound produced when playing a low melody resembles a cello or bass. By incorporating such imagination while playing, the sound produced becomes more musical and distinctive.

4. How to Approach Numerous Etudes?

It's advisable to select etudes that correspond to one's technical weaknesses for repeated practice. Since there are numerous technical etudes, it's impractical to play them all, and repeating the same technique in similar etudes is unnecessary. This approach helps avoid unnecessary repetition, allowing time to be spent on improving necessary technical skills, leading to more efficient results.