I see you've gotten some comments on your seating height, and in one case you've answered "it's a matter of preference" - the truth is, however, that if you're sitting that low, and then practice more demanding music than this, your chances of developing repetitive strain injury, or other kinds of damage to your wrists, underarms, upper arms, shoulder and back increases considerably. I've been through the same, and it's not fun. Trust me. Your elbows should be aligned with the keys.
@tamegomaith93 I regularly play on 7 different keyboards (only this one's a DP) so heights vary. I teach elbows aligned but don't pay much attention myself unless I feel uncomfortable - that's the key.
@keyboardclass You will feel comfortable doing that until you don't, at which point the damage is already done, and it may take a long time to rehabilitate. Avoiding injury is the key, and the fact that you feel comfortable at the moment is not going to protect you later. If you value your health and your career, I would highly recommend changing your viewpoint!
from what book is this study from?? are there more studies or exercises like it?? it has a nice melody and it has life in it! YAY!! most exercises ive study were BORING like Hanons collection! all the good ones like Chopin and Liszt are a little beyond me for now!
I think it would be better to redo this in an over head shot. I would like to better see his finger coordination, so we can all play along. Nice exercise.
Thanks for the video, it's a very useful exercise. Just one criticism though, you're sitting far too low, your wrists should be above the keys not below and use your hands more like a claw, not flat. It'll really benefit you in the long run.
Glad you liked it. If you want to see curved fingers look at my Cramer study. As for the wrists - that's a matter of preference, there is no 'one size fits all'.
i want to pick up piano so i'm researching finger exercises b/c i've heard that they are extremely beneficial! thanks for sharing the exercises that you've uploaded!
I see you've gotten some comments on your seating height, and in one case you've answered "it's a matter of preference" - the truth is, however, that if you're sitting that low, and then practice more demanding music than this, your chances of developing repetitive strain injury, or other kinds of damage to your wrists, underarms, upper arms, shoulder and back increases considerably. I've been through the same, and it's not fun. Trust me. Your elbows should be aligned with the keys.
tamegomaith93 1 year ago
@tamegomaith93 I regularly play on 7 different keyboards (only this one's a DP) so heights vary. I teach elbows aligned but don't pay much attention myself unless I feel uncomfortable - that's the key.
keyboardclass 1 year ago
@keyboardclass You will feel comfortable doing that until you don't, at which point the damage is already done, and it may take a long time to rehabilitate. Avoiding injury is the key, and the fact that you feel comfortable at the moment is not going to protect you later. If you value your health and your career, I would highly recommend changing your viewpoint!
jmdodge 6 months ago
btw as a beginner i wanna ask a question. i ll be so happy if yu answer:
what does it mean if a piano rest and note become at the same align?
sinancans 1 year ago
can u explain which fingers u r using please
sinancans 1 year ago
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keyboardclass 1 year ago
@keyboardclass ty
sinancans 1 year ago
from what book is this study from?? are there more studies or exercises like it?? it has a nice melody and it has life in it! YAY!! most exercises ive study were BORING like Hanons collection! all the good ones like Chopin and Liszt are a little beyond me for now!
klavierspielerin83 2 years ago
I made it from an idea from a Cramer study with tune by Schumann.
keyboardclass 2 years ago
I think it would be better to redo this in an over head shot. I would like to better see his finger coordination, so we can all play along. Nice exercise.
RayfieldA 3 years ago
Thanks for the video, it's a very useful exercise. Just one criticism though, you're sitting far too low, your wrists should be above the keys not below and use your hands more like a claw, not flat. It'll really benefit you in the long run.
SolarRainUK 3 years ago
Glad you liked it. If you want to see curved fingers look at my Cramer study. As for the wrists - that's a matter of preference, there is no 'one size fits all'.
keyboardclass 3 years ago
that sounded very pretty...
i want to pick up piano so i'm researching finger exercises b/c i've heard that they are extremely beneficial! thanks for sharing the exercises that you've uploaded!
anjelline 3 years ago
I know this is only an exercise but it sounds beautiful nonetheless.
noprablem 4 years ago
Most of it is by Schumann and inspired by Cramer.
keyboardclass 4 years ago