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Piano Piano Learn to Play Piano Care Performances From Brandy Kraemer, your Guide to Piano "Why Do I Play Well Alone, But Not On Stage?" Whether we're driving, socializing, or performing, if we're comfortable and at ease, our actions flow naturally. But when we feel as though we might be criticized, we begin to operate on a different level. We become too aware... (Read more) See More About:  stage fright  piano recitals  Overcoming Musical Mistakes Stage fright manifests itself in different ways. For serious sufferers, it can create a mental block and make concentration nearly impossible. People with this kind of stage fright tend to fear the lack of control that goes along with it more than the possibility of actually making a mistake... (Read more) See More About:  stage fright  piano recitals  Minimizing the Physical Effects of Stage Fright Not all musicians enjoy the "rush" of performing. Shaky hands, clumsy feet, and a rapid heart rate can jeopardize confidence and performance. But remember that anxiety is normal, and it's better to accept it rather than fight it. Let your body... (Read more) See More About:  stage fright  piano recitals  Share Your Experience With Stage Fright Read other musicians' thoughts on stage nerves, and share your own tips or experiences... (Read more & contribute) See More About:  stage fright  piano recitals  Piano Ads Upright Piano Used Piano Prices Grand Piano Piano Tuning Steinway Piano Featured Articles Quiz on Note Lengths (U.S. or U.K. Version) Key Signature Quiz Dynamics & Volume Quiz Tempo Command & BPM Quiz Bass Staff Note Quiz Advanced Note-Length & Rhythm Quiz   More from About.com Best Places to Live in America One of the nicest aspects of living in the U.S. is the ability to choose from a huge variety of climates and lifestyles. More> Birth Control Myths & Facts How much do you know about birth control types, sex myths and pregnancy? Can you identify the myths verses the facts? More> This newsletter is written by: Brandy Kraemer Piano Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Piano newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Find the Value of a Piano Clean & Disinfect Piano Keys Essentials of Piano Fingering Musical Symbols of Piano Notation Printable Piano Lesson Book Advertisement