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Tag: finger numbers

Piano Technique: Finger Numbers

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2012-01-042023-11-15 ~ Frank J Peter ~ Leave a comment

The standard convention for communicating Fingering in written music is to number your fingers 1 through 5, as follows... Simply put, your thumbs are "1" and you count to "5" as you work your way out to your pinkies! This convention is worth knowing for two reasons: It will be used throughout our web site … Continue reading Piano Technique: Finger Numbers

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