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good hands Bad hands, never in the middle.
Hi I was wondering if i was alone in this, and if not, if anyone could advise me. My hands sometimes fell like blocks of wood, that have no agility or flexibility, and certainly no communication wit...
What is crossing hands really for? I know that some pieces a...
What is crossing hands really for? I know that some pieces are written in that way, but If you could work it out so that you don't need to cross hands, and it still sounds fine - what are the cro...
Doing scales with hands together
Hi I was wondering if now that I have got the scales down well with single hands, should I try and do them hands together? Thanks
Do you look at your hands when you play? I play from sheet m...
Do you look at your hands when you play? I play from sheet music and my eyes are always drawn to my hands.
How does physical labor affect your piano playing?
...nd love it. I also love to garden and diy my home, so often I arrive at the piano with stiff and swollen hands and fingers. My hands usually are back to normal within a day or two,and I was wondering...
How do you play your scales? I usually go Up and then down, ...
The standard method in playing scales is 4 octaves up, 4 down, hands an octave apart. The object is finger independence, dexterity, legato execution. To mix things up, you can play them staccato...
I am quite new to playing the piano, and as of this point, t...
Here are a few suggestions, in no certain order: Practice the music you are learning hands alone. PRACTICE VERY SLOWLY. First learn the left hand by itself, then learn the right hand, before puttin...
why is th left hand so uncooperative
...ay very slowly. Practice with a metronome will help too. Again, practice those trouble spots VERY SLOWLY hands alone. Then hands together, slowly until it starts to gel. Always be conscious of where ...
I am looking for some good strengthening exercises and also ...
I am looking for some good strengthening exercises and also some to loosen up my hands?
I was wondering if there is a way to concisely learn how to ...
I was wondering if there is a way to concisely learn how to relax hands and arms while playing?
Want age of Wellsmore upright
I will take this off your hands.What country are you from.? Email me on garry.james71@yahoo.com.au I am interested.
What is the ultimate age to start learning the piano? Is the...
...#039;determined adults' who have learned the piano - it's difficult because the muscles of the hands have not really been exercised and it can be difficult to separate the hands into differe...
When learning a new piece do you concentrate on each hand se...
When learning a new piece do you concentrate on each hand separately or do you learn the parts for both hands at once?
Does it matter if you play the Black key Arpeggios with flat...
...ay the Black key Arpeggios with flat fingers, or does the technique depend on the shape and size of your hands?...
How can I improve the speed and agility of my left hand, whi...
I like the Hanon exercises for building independence in both hands. Practise them carefully together, focusing on evenness of sound and rhythm.
What is the best way to record piano practice?
It's a great idea, if you have a video camera, to set it up to be able to view your hands and posture. That way you can see little idiosyncrasies that you might never have noticed before. Trus...
I would love to learn to play the piano, but am worried abou...
...e to learn to play the piano, but am worried about the ambidextrous issues, and the need to perfect both hands. I am wondering if at my age (21) it would be to difficult a task?...
My Gerhardt Heintzman Piano
...uilt, but that's how she describes it. I sure wish I could afford it, I'd take it off her hands in a heartbeat! ...
is the yamaha T118 good for beginner? I'm a beginner and try...
...en't made any financial committments in one yet. You can learn on any piano. The skill is in the hands and in the ear and in the heart. If Beethoven only had an old honky-tonk to beat on he�...
How do I get my hand to be independent of each other? I can ...
... moving outwards in both directions. Also, playing very slowly and carefully together to ensure that the hands remain independent is a good practise technique until you get more control....
What is your practice routine?
...and then I get bored, and move on to the hard parts in the next piece I usually alternate left and right hands and then combine. What do you do?...
Gerhard Heintzman Piano, upright - Does anyonw know where the date of manufacture is located on t
That's sweet. I adore playing my old gal as the history is amazing. How many hands have graced her keys, how many kids had their knuckles smacked with a ruler, or a pencil to the top of their hea...
I just acquired a carter and sons piano and can not find any...
...d they'll help you out, as they are great with unknowns. They have a wealth of information on their hands, and they are always happy to help others find what was originally hidden. Best wishes...
Can you point me in the right direction? I am looking for pi...
I'm not sure what you mean... are you after the fingering for the minor keys, both hands? If so, look for a scale book, all alternately go to ISLMP.org and look at the Hanon book of exercises (th...
Although I have played faster pieces before, there is a piec...
... loudly (even though they may be indicated to play softly), which reinforces the weight in your arms and hands. Slowing down and analysing the movement is the first thing I'd recommend doing....
Need help: I want to know how old is the Yamaha U3 with the ...
... and is allowing me to keep this piano at my home until we get a replacement. No money has yet exchanged hands. I am starting to believe his story because he did put everything in writing when he sol...
Can anyone help me out with tips on exercises to gain had In...
There are quite a few ways that you can acquire independence in the hands. The Bach 2 and 3 part inventions are great pieces to learn of varying difficulties. Also, then Hanon exercises are good for h...
i have aheintzman with serial no 50531. is this piano whrth ...
...al case. The ones that were taken care of will be worth something. This will have to be determined by a hands on inspection....
I have been playing piano for about 10 years now, and practi...
...uite normal for one hand to lag behind the other, as it is that your 5th fingers are the weakest on your hands and require the most exercise. While some don't like the use of exercises, can I ...
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