I take piano lessons every week. I also started attending tennis lessons in January this year to stay healthy. Now, it’s been over a year since I started taking classical singing lessons online.
My tennis coach keeps saying, “Relax and keep your body as loose as possible. Don’t use unncessary force” to develop the correct forehand swing form, but the more I try to do better, the more tense I get.
The same thing happens with the piano. My teacher often tells me to relax my fingers and play without using too much force. However, I find it very difficult to let go of that tension. The more I try to relax, the more tense I become.
In classical singing lessons, my teacher also keeps saying something similar- just relax your body, breathe naturally without forcing it.
Relaxing your body helps open your throat.
In piano practice, some teachers use a rubber band to help students develop proper hand form. For instance, the little finger should be slightly curved when touching the keyboard. Keeping your fingers straight can put a lot of pressure on your hand.
Here, relaxing is key to improve piano skills.
I believe that, in any field or discipline, the ability to stay relaxed without overexerting oneself plays a crucial role in becoming a professional.
I realize once again how important it is to stay relaxed in any field.