Finally understand why my thumb joints hurt so much, because I been practiced the scales in the wrong way. This is the best and clear instruction, I would love to learn more lessons. Many thanks.
Hi Susan, I'm glad you found this video helpful. If you would like to try learning piano with Musiah, we have a free 14 day trial at www.musiah.com. You just need a MIDI keyboard connected to PC, Mac or iPad to avail of our lessons :)
Yes, ideally, you should try to keep your wrist horizontal as you pass your thumb. A little bit of wrist movement is OK depending on what feels natural for you. Just try not to have large wrist movements unnecessarily when passing the thumb.
Hey there, thanks so much for this lesson. It's really helpful as a beginner. Just a quick question, I was watching another teacher online who recommends passing the thumb as soon as your second finger hits the piano. For example, when playing in C, your thumb would play C, then as your second finger play D, your thumb tucks under at the same time in anticipation of playing F after your 3rd finger plays E. Does this make sense? It's a little hard for me to explain without being face to face with someone, but yeah, I noticed that in this video, you tuck your thumb after your third finger plays E, so slightly later than what the other guy was teaching. As a beginner, I found his recommendation a little awkward but I can maybe see how it could be helpful at fast tempos as your thumb would arrive to the note before your other fingers have played. Do you have any thoughts on this? I'm thinking about going with your method as it feels a little bit more flowy for me. Anyway, a long winded message, thanks heaps for your lesson. Looking forward to watching more of your videos :)
Hi Milton, thanks for your query. Basically, there is no one right technique for all scenarios, and different approaches will suit different people. While the other teacher's suggestion is indeed valid and may help in some scenarios such as fast scale passages, my only hesitation in recommending it for general / habitual use is if you pass the thumb under as soon as the 2nd finger hits the key by default, you will potentially end up having your thumb tucked under your hand almost all the time (or at least for more time than it is not tucked under). At the end of the day, it's good to be aware of different approaches. I suggest letting discretion and personal preference for each song / scenario guide you.
You are an amazing teacher. The only complain I have is that I can hardly see movement of the fingers on the keyboard. Hands and the Keyboard are to small otherwise excellent instructions.
Hi Martin, I'm glad you found the video helpful, and thanks for your kind words and constructive feedback which are much appreciated. Best wishes, Brendan
Probably made too many videos that day :) Just me being silly while trying (perhaps in vain) to peak the viewer's interest. Otherwise, I hope you found the video helpful, and thanks for your kind feedback.
Finally understand why my thumb joints hurt so much, because I been practiced the scales in the wrong way.
This is the best and clear instruction, I would love to learn more lessons.
Many thanks.
Hi Susan, I'm glad you found this video helpful. If you would like to try learning piano with Musiah, we have a free 14 day trial at www.musiah.com. You just need a MIDI keyboard connected to PC, Mac or iPad to avail of our lessons :)
Out of all the lessons on here this one was the best! Very informative and clear thank you!
Thank you, Shar. I appreciate your kind feedback. Best wishes, Brendan
This is very useful. Clear and good explanations that I am looking for! Thanks a lot.
Glad it was helpful! And thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback :)
Your voice, tone and pace is very helpful.
Thanks John :)
GAWD I LOVE UA-cam. This is a game changer.
Loved this lesson!! Very clearly explained
Glad you liked it!
Very nice video. Thanks very much Brendan.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you so much! This was really great! Thumb under has always been my weakest link and this just really opened my eyes to why!
Glad it helped. And thanks for sharing your experience and feedback :)
This was incredibly helpful! I didn't even realised how I was bending my thumb.
Thank you for your kind feedback. I'm really glad it helped :)
Thank you soo mutch for such basic but very important lesson of piano technique i'll get right on it, cheers from panama!
You're most welcome, and I'm glad you found it useful :)
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
I wish I didn't have such small hands, this is hard to achieve properly, haha
That was so helpful. Thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
Should we use to wrist control in crossing timing? As our thumb moved
Yes, ideally, you should try to keep your wrist horizontal as you pass your thumb. A little bit of wrist movement is OK depending on what feels natural for you. Just try not to have large wrist movements unnecessarily when passing the thumb.
Hey there, thanks so much for this lesson. It's really helpful as a beginner.
Just a quick question, I was watching another teacher online who recommends passing the thumb as soon as your second finger hits the piano. For example, when playing in C, your thumb would play C, then as your second finger play D, your thumb tucks under at the same time in anticipation of playing F after your 3rd finger plays E. Does this make sense?
It's a little hard for me to explain without being face to face with someone, but yeah, I noticed that in this video, you tuck your thumb after your third finger plays E, so slightly later than what the other guy was teaching.
As a beginner, I found his recommendation a little awkward but I can maybe see how it could be helpful at fast tempos as your thumb would arrive to the note before your other fingers have played.
Do you have any thoughts on this? I'm thinking about going with your method as it feels a little bit more flowy for me.
Anyway, a long winded message, thanks heaps for your lesson. Looking forward to watching more of your videos :)
Hi Milton, thanks for your query. Basically, there is no one right technique for all scenarios, and different approaches will suit different people. While the other teacher's suggestion is indeed valid and may help in some scenarios such as fast scale passages, my only hesitation in recommending it for general / habitual use is if you pass the thumb under as soon as the 2nd finger hits the key by default, you will potentially end up having your thumb tucked under your hand almost all the time (or at least for more time than it is not tucked under). At the end of the day, it's good to be aware of different approaches. I suggest letting discretion and personal preference for each song / scenario guide you.
Good job brother
Thank you so much 😀
You are an amazing teacher. The only complain I have is that I can hardly see movement of the fingers on the keyboard. Hands and the Keyboard are to small otherwise excellent instructions.
Hi Martin, I'm glad you found the video helpful, and thanks for your kind words and constructive feedback which are much appreciated. Best wishes, Brendan
Dude is hilarious! Great info
I appreciate that! Thanks so much and have an awesome day :)
Good instruction and teaching manner, but what was that comment about not having to take your clothes off? It was very distracting and made no sense.
Probably made too many videos that day :) Just me being silly while trying (perhaps in vain) to peak the viewer's interest. Otherwise, I hope you found the video helpful, and thanks for your kind feedback.
@@Musiah That was hilarious. Please continue such lightheartedness
It was something known as a joke …
@@basedmonk3598 Lmao I was like 'That escalated quickly' I was enjoying the video anyway but that was great
It was a joke and you should take it as such.
That was very helpful! Thank you very much!
You're welcome!