How can I become a better piano player?

Question

I'm 15 and I guess I can play pretty well, I can play songs like Fur Elise (the whole thing) The funeral march and fantasie impromptu by chopin, and those kinda songs but I still want to play better.

Any techniques or something I could use to become even better?

Answer 1

Hours of practice.

Coach

Answer 2

You're only 15 and can play the funeral march, that's pretty good. I can't do it, and I'm a whole lot older than you. Are you taking lessons? Other than that, practice.

Answer 3

WELL PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

1. Get the book by Hanon (finger techiniques/excersises)
2. Play the whole song
3. In areas where you make mistakes, play it about 30 times
4. Make use of the metronome.

Answer 4

Listen to some Memphis Slim, Roosevelt Sykes, Champion Jack Dupree, and a lot of theose other DBGs http://www.deadbluesguys.com/index.php

Answer 5

my piano teacher told me that in a piece you can get the speed and notes right, but much of it is left to your own interpretation of how it should be played. when u listen to two different pianist playing the same song, no two will sound the same.
u can also get people to listen to you playing and you can get feedback that way.
i think those hannon pieces do help in strengthing your fingers.
practicing is also an obvious thing to do.

Answer 6

piano playing for dummies

Answer 7

get an instructor and practice.

Answer 8

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!

Answer 9

practice, practice, practice! oh and losen up your fingers

Answer 10

practice your scales mannnnnnnnnn. :D