What Constitutes an expert pianist?

Question

What is ... i dunno... the "criteria" for being called an "expert" pianist.

Answer 1

An expert pianist must be able to get the emotional aspect of piano playing along with technical. They must enjoy performing and sharing their gift with the rest of the world. They need to be disciplined to practice and learn the piano. They must have experience. They need to know about music theory. They need to understand how dynamics relate to the emotional picture of a piece. They need to have fingerings and notes correct. They need to be able to sight read. They should appreciate many kinds of music and be able to play a little of all of those kinds. Most of all they must be passionate about playing piano and love the music they make.

Answer 2

Research has been done on working out just exactly how many hours of playing is needed before someone is considered an expert on their instrument. Research show that on avaerage it takes 10,000 hours of practice from when you start at you first lesson to be at an expert level.

Of course some take more and some take less. This is just average.

When someone is an expert (in any field) they generally have fully automatised that particular skill and are able to perform to full professional standard, quite naturally.

Everyone is an expert at something. Even if you think of simple things that we take for granted such as walking. Those that can walk, are experts at walking as an adult as it is fully automatised. As a toddler though, it required alot more thought and energy.

An expert pianist would have their technique so good that playing is second nature to them. Because of this freedom, the mental and physical resources can be steered more towards the expression of the music, that would usually come out fairly naturally as well.

To me, an expert pianist is one that is considered to have the instrument as an extension of their own self. They are in full control of the instrument and yet the instrument has enriched them as well.

Answer 3

When you figure this one out let me know, I've been playing since I was 7, and dont know what to tell people when they ask "how good are you".....

anyway in my opinion an expert is someone who like the previous person said, someone who can play a piece in complete confidence, from memory, and understand what the composer wanted. Someone who can read the music and inbetween the lines and know what the difference between Beethoven's and Debussy's styles is just by hearing the name.

I think it's very difficult to describe...especially if you're not someone who professionally plays.

Answer 4

After the technical aspects - timing, correct notes - there is the interpretive aspect. An expert makes you FEEL the music and can put their own interpretation and expression in a technically perfect piece. Anyone can learn to play technically perfect. An expert can make you feel their emotions in the music.

Answer 5

A good pianist can play with ease and confidence. He knows the pieces he is playing like the back of his hand and can play them even without thinking about it. (Mind you this takes lots of practice). Just as important is the ability to play deeply, with strong fingers, excellent rhythm, good control, and love. After hours of practice and a good teacher, he is able to learn on his own and teach himself.

Answer 6

have you ever seen an electric violin ? no longer rather common and rather unique in any band immediately. Plus it could decrease by any guitar sounds and is a good lead tool while used with pedal outcomes.

Answer 7

Rent the movie "1900". There are some inspirational scenes in it.

Answer 8

a passion for the music they play, and many many years of practice. good times and bad times.

Answer 9

sophisticated stuff. search from bing and yahoo. just that can help!