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I have a piano recital coming up this weekend, and I am positively freaking out. I've never done anything like this before, and I really can't stop inwardly panicking. I'm performing a duet of Greensleves with my teacher, though thankfully, it's a fairly easy piece. Now I know there is no way to get over nerves or anything, I just needed a place to sort of pent off my fear. And it has helped some.

 

A duet should be easier than a solo. You'll have your teacher with you. Just play like you do at your lessons. And I will share a tip a violinist told me once: Eat a banana an hour or two before you perform. The potassium in the banana will help calm you.

Admin

submitted by Blonde Heroines Rule, age ageless, freaking out
(December 5, 2013 - 6:57 pm)

back to the Down to Earth

Thanks Admin! I'll remember that, cause I will definitely need something to help.

submitted by Blonde Heroines Rule
(December 5, 2013 - 7:50 pm)

Top! TOP TOP TOP! Toppitty tiptop top!

submitted by Top
(December 6, 2013 - 6:47 pm)

Good luck! I know you'll do great!

submitted by True
(December 6, 2013 - 8:18 pm)

Good luck!

submitted by Teresa, age 14, Michigan
(December 7, 2013 - 12:14 pm)

You'll do wonderful, my twin!! *hugs* Good luck!

submitted by Corina
(December 7, 2013 - 12:27 pm)

*gasps in relief* It's over! I did it! Thanks for ya'll's support!

It actually went really well. I managed to not look like an idiot getting on and off the stage, and no one noticed the mistake I made. I even got compliments after the show! It was fun, though I was shaking really badly. I must admit though, I likely won't do much public performing. It's horribly nerve wracking. But my teacher was proud, so I guess I did all right.

Congratulations, BHR. And next time it will be easier.

Admin

submitted by Blonde Heroines Rule
(December 7, 2013 - 3:11 pm)

Congrats, BHR!

I remember when I gave a speech. I was shaking a little when I gave it, and a lot for about ten minutes after it was over. But it was really worth it! 

submitted by True
(December 7, 2013 - 5:40 pm)

Thanks Admin! And thanks, True! That's exactly how I felt. But I managed to not look at the crowd at all, so that also made it easier.

submitted by Blonde Heroines Rule
(December 7, 2013 - 10:10 pm)

Not looking at the crowd helps a lot. I'm an alto, but I was slavery in "Charlotte's Web: The Musical" and I had a really high note that couldn't be changed. I didn't look at the crowd, and  I was fine. Go BHR!

submitted by S.E., age 11, Woburn,MA
(December 8, 2013 - 7:29 am)

Great job, BHR! I'm glad you did well!

submitted by Ruby M., age 14, Somewhere
(December 7, 2013 - 9:22 pm)

GOOD JOB!! *hugs*

submitted by Corina
(December 8, 2013 - 1:06 pm)

Thanks ya'll!

*hugs twin back*

submitted by Blonde Heroines Rule
(December 8, 2013 - 4:49 pm)

I had a piano recital last month (it was my first one) and I was really nervous but excited at the same time. Mine was a duet, too. Even though I would be up on the stage with the teacher, it was still nerve-racking to be up there! But congratulations on your piano recital! Was it your first one? 

submitted by Nina, age 11, Florida
(December 8, 2013 - 8:49 pm)

Yeah, it was! That's how it was for me. It was fun, and thankfully, there wasn't a lot of judgement since all the other kids were younger than me!

submitted by Blonde Heroines Rule
(December 10, 2013 - 2:06 pm)