The Church Pianist: How to Play Without Watching Fingers

Pianists of all different levels have asked me...
"How do you play comfortably without watching your
hands?"

I begin by learning the piece with the most comfortable
fingering possible without alot of awkward twists and turns.

I will have memorized the piece by the time I can play it without
hesitations.

Once a song is memorized...try playing it in the dark.

You'll be amazed at how well your keen sense of touch takes over...
just as a blind person must learn to do.

Several years ago, I was playing the prelude for a convention
with several thousand in attendance.
All of a sudden, the lights went out!

Fortunately, I had a repertoire of memorized music I could play
comfortably in the dark:) I thank the Lord for helping me
through that experience.

Just be patient with yourself and practice, practice, practice!

Knowing your piece will enable you to play without watching your
fingers.