Piano Technique – Page 3

Piano Technique: Visio-Spatial Awareness: Major Triads

Using the major triads as an example, we are going to explore the sometimes-quirky patterns on the piano keyboard… and

As usual, it is not by brute force that we conquer the piano, but my the mindful use of our

Two lessons here: Lead with your arms and don’t be afraid to lean! Enjoy!

Liberate your playing with LAZY thumbs!

Watch and learn a key insight into legato playing, one that naturally leads to mental and physical ease… and crisp

Think of the piano you are playing as a dance partner with a unique scope of capabilities. And, because each

One way to negotiate the span between two subsequent notes, without creating tension, is to take advantage of the “stickiness”of

Your thumbs are special in at least two important respects:

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…