Isabelle Bracamonte wrote:
> > I like the idea of learning to hear scores in your head. Sounds like it
> would take a lot of work, but would be really
> > wonderful!
Having started musical life as a flutist who spent hours at the piano for
fun (life in a tiny town with nothing to do & no tv allowed!), I might
suggest, in my case at least, the old adage of "practice, practice,
practice" certainly helps! Don't know when the process of hearing what I
was seeing took place. Even playing hymns from an old hymnal can teach you
how to read 4-part harmonies. Theory classes and ear training in college
certainly added. Everyone is different and moves at their own pace. I
would humbly suggest that you just start. If you find you're spinning
wheels instead of learning, then conclude this is not for you and continue
without it. When I have singing students who also want to work on their
piano skills I use their current voice music as much as possible, so they
can use and practice both things at once. You might want to do the same
thing.
Diane Moore
Silicon Valley, CA
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