🎹 1-Hour Piano Practice Routine (Beginner to Intermediate)

young piano student practicing the piano with music in front of her
TimeActivityPurpose
5 minWarm-UpFinger stretches, arm relaxation, and slow, controlled scales in C, G, or F major. Get your hands and mind ready.
10 minTechnique PracticePractice easy finger exercises and simple scales. Focus on keeping your fingers curved and your hands relaxed while playing evenly.
10 minSight ReadingChoose easy-level pieces or sight-reading books. One short piece per session. Play slowly and accurately.
15 minCurrent Piece(s) – Section WorkFocus on small sections of your assigned repertoire. Hands separately if needed. Slow tempo with precision.
10 minCurrent Piece(s) – PlaythroughPlay your piece or a portion of it with both hands, aiming for musical flow and expression.
5 minEar Training or ImprovisationClap rhythms, play back simple melodies by ear, or experiment with simple left-hand chords and right-hand melodies.
5 minCool Down & ReflectionEnd with an easy piece or review. Write a note on what went well and what to focus on next time.

🔁 Weekly Tips:

  • Day 1–2: Emphasize note accuracy and finger control.
  • Day 3–4: Focus on rhythm and phrasing.
  • Day 5–6: Aim for musical expression and performance quality.
Piano Practice Routine for beginning to intermediate students

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