First attempts at Piano Playing

After more than 5 years without a piano, I now have a brand new Steigerman Piano! I am surprised at how I can still play, but I am not making a good sound and my hands feel stiff. I played through some Chopin Waltzes, the C# Minor, Opus 64 No. 2 and the D flat “Minute” Waltz. I can play all the notes, but my playing feels scrambled and uneven. I don’t feel in control of my playing, and don’t like the sound I am making. The sound is not full, but harsh and brittle. I remember that when I used to play, I felt in control, centered, and there was no struggle to get the notes. I will think of how to find that. play piano