Couple of questions for the regular (or former regular) performers...
How long would it take of you not playing until you noticed a decent drop off in skills? I've been flat out working for some months and haven't sat down at the piano for a bit; definitely notice the rust. But then I only picked it back up in recent years and haven't reached a stage where I'd call myself remotely skilled. Thus I wondered if this also affected proficient players to the same degree?
Also, I notice most highly skilled performers still play with sheet music in front of them. When pieces are technically challenging I doubt the notes are being read in time. So what's the purpose? Is it just a high level reminder of where you're at in a song?
PS I have a sneaking suspicion I've asked something like this some time ago but 1) I can't be bothered searching and 2) I'm giving you the opportunity to 'blow your own trumpet'!
How long would it take of you not playing until you noticed a decent drop off in skills? I've been flat out working for some months and haven't sat down at the piano for a bit; definitely notice the rust. But then I only picked it back up in recent years and haven't reached a stage where I'd call myself remotely skilled. Thus I wondered if this also affected proficient players to the same degree?
Also, I notice most highly skilled performers still play with sheet music in front of them. When pieces are technically challenging I doubt the notes are being read in time. So what's the purpose? Is it just a high level reminder of where you're at in a song?
PS I have a sneaking suspicion I've asked something like this some time ago but 1) I can't be bothered searching and 2) I'm giving you the opportunity to 'blow your own trumpet'!