Piano Technique – Page 2

Piano Technique: Think Thumbs

Your thumbs are special in at least two important respects… Advertisements

Watch and learn how to change direction at the piano without stopping, thus eliminating muscle tension, enabling physical ease, and

Crossover technique as required for the fluid execution of scales is widely misunderstood and a lot easier than you think…

There is never, ever a need to throw your arms, hands, and fingers at the keys!

Enjoy this physics lesson that will take your playing to the next level!

The black keys are so much more than just a different color!

The deceptively easy-looking five note studies below are a great way to test and develop independence between your left and

Perhaps the most formidable technical challenge faced by all piano players is this: How do I keep track of and

Unless you have a compelling reason to change fingers, it’s perfectly rational and musical to simply re-use the same finger.

Welcome to a lesson that illustrates the critical importance of momentum and preparation in fluid technique…