I hope you enjoyed this week's video! What is something new you learned about wrist circles? Or: what additional questions do you have? Leave your answers in the comments! PS If you liked this video, watch this one next: ua-cam.com/video/8jbvOgGxk5c/v-deo.html
I'm a beginner to intermediate level piano teacher and my colleague was showing me this technique. I did it a bit intrinsically but being more aware is helping me. I have a connective tissue disease and my wrists sublex a lot now. Thanks for this informative video!
Great video. I noticed that you mentioned at the beginning that wrist circles can be both clockwise and counterclockwise, yet I only really saw your hand moving counterclockwise. When might you switch directions? Also, how does this translate to the left-hand? Does the circle change to the opposite direction? And when might you use wrist circles with the left hand?
Thanks for your questions! The left hand also uses wrist circles according to the same patterns the RH uses (I talk a little about this near the end in that final Chopin example, where the hands have the same notes an octave apart and are both doing counterclockwise wrist circles). There is no hard and fast "rule" about the direction of the motion (counterclockwise vs clockwise); it all depends on the pattern, and usually one direction or the other makes more intuitive sense when you try it. I have, however, found that the majority of the time, wrist circles seem to work better in the counterclockwise direction, in the RH and often clockwise in the LH. I suggest just trying it with a circle that goes over the top toward the thumb (counterclockwise in RH, clockwise in LH) and reversing the direction if that doesn't feel right. Also, you wouldn't typically change directions over the course of a longer passage, unless the pattern dramatically changes. It all depends on the shape of the pattern, and more often than not, a pattern is established and repeated over and over throughout a section, as in the examples I showed.
@The Piano Prof | Kate Boyd I was really comfortable doing both right and left hands counterclockwise in Hanon exercise 1. Is this okay ? Thank you so much for you amazing illustration. May God bless your knowledge and hands.
@@ThePianoProfKateBoyd Thanks for this clarification it's just what I came back to this video looking for. I bought the Faber Hanon book and it and his accompanying video seem to be firm about the direction being CCW on RH and CW on LH but I really thought that contridicted what your videos said (on LH). I have my 1st in person lesson TODAY so I will have someone to ask such things directly now. So grateful to be on this journey even if I am in my 60s.
@@leeciap Good luck! Glad you will have a lesson. I understand the confusion about wrist circle directions - I can only say it's good to be flexible and see what works best for you. After thinking about it and experimenting in my own playing and with my students, I found that most of the time it's clockwise in both hands. But your teacher will help you! Have fun!
@@ThePianoProfKateBoyd That's so interesting! Thanks very very much for taking the time to reply. This makes it a much easier item to add to my cluttered (with piano info) brain!!🙏🙏🙏
Dear Prof: do you use wrist circles in scales at any point? I plan to re-look at a few piece I've worked to see where I can improve through wrist circles. Thanks so much!
I don't tend to use wrist circles in scales. I tend to use wrist circles in places that circle around (like when the direction changes). Feel free to ask about specific spots you find in your repertoire! 😊
Depends on your level. It's worth checking out and seeing if you like it and if it's at the correct level for you. Because it is no longer under copyright (unlike the Dohnanyi in the US), you can get that for free off of IMSLP. Here's the link: imslp.org/wiki/The_School_of_Velocity,_Op.299_(Czerny,_Carl)
I know this is an old video, but am I right in assuming I can apply this to the Agitato section in Rachmaninoff C sharp minor. I starting to pull it apart.
Do you have any particular questions about the Barcarolle? If you haven't already, you might be interested in checking out my video on learning a new piece: ua-cam.com/video/Ze5l54ePw6c/v-deo.html
I was taught that at my University. Tried to master it. Never could. It did not work with my scales, chords (blocked or broken with a few exceptions), nor arpeggios. Later on I realized that I did not need and and thus never used it. I favor the wrist level with the keyboard.
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I hope you enjoyed this week's video! What is something new you learned about wrist circles? Or: what additional questions do you have? Leave your answers in the comments! PS If you liked this video, watch this one next: ua-cam.com/video/8jbvOgGxk5c/v-deo.html
I'm a beginner to intermediate level piano teacher and my colleague was showing me this technique. I did it a bit intrinsically but being more aware is helping me. I have a connective tissue disease and my wrists sublex a lot now. Thanks for this informative video!
Wonderful - glad it helped!
Love your lessons. So clear and informative. Thank you.
I'm so glad they've been helpful to you! You're very welcome😊
one of the best lessons ive seen on youtube! Thank you!
Wow, thanks! Please share! 🙏😊
Also: let me know if you have any topics you'd like to see me cover!
@@ThePianoProfKateBoyd Yes!!!
Thank you very much for your advice. Your lesson is so detailed ; it is an amazing work !
You're very welcome! Glad it's helpful!
Thanks for your information 🎉
My pleasure!
Great video. I noticed that you mentioned at the beginning that wrist circles can be both clockwise and counterclockwise, yet I only really saw your hand moving counterclockwise. When might you switch directions? Also, how does this translate to the left-hand? Does the circle change to the opposite direction? And when might you use wrist circles with the left hand?
Thanks for your questions! The left hand also uses wrist circles according to the same patterns the RH uses (I talk a little about this near the end in that final Chopin example, where the hands have the same notes an octave apart and are both doing counterclockwise wrist circles). There is no hard and fast "rule" about the direction of the motion (counterclockwise vs clockwise); it all depends on the pattern, and usually one direction or the other makes more intuitive sense when you try it. I have, however, found that the majority of the time, wrist circles seem to work better in the counterclockwise direction, in the RH and often clockwise in the LH. I suggest just trying it with a circle that goes over the top toward the thumb (counterclockwise in RH, clockwise in LH) and reversing the direction if that doesn't feel right.
Also, you wouldn't typically change directions over the course of a longer passage, unless the pattern dramatically changes. It all depends on the shape of the pattern, and more often than not, a pattern is established and repeated over and over throughout a section, as in the examples I showed.
@The Piano Prof | Kate Boyd
I was really comfortable doing both right and left hands counterclockwise in Hanon exercise 1. Is this okay ?
Thank you so much for you amazing illustration. May God bless your knowledge and hands.
@@ThePianoProfKateBoyd Thanks for this clarification it's just what I came back to this video looking for. I bought the Faber Hanon book and it and his accompanying video seem to be firm about the direction being CCW on RH and CW on LH but I really thought that contridicted what your videos said (on LH). I have my 1st in person lesson TODAY so I will have someone to ask such things directly now. So grateful to be on this journey even if I am in my 60s.
@@leeciap Good luck! Glad you will have a lesson. I understand the confusion about wrist circle directions - I can only say it's good to be flexible and see what works best for you. After thinking about it and experimenting in my own playing and with my students, I found that most of the time it's clockwise in both hands. But your teacher will help you! Have fun!
@@ThePianoProfKateBoyd That's so interesting! Thanks very very much for taking the time to reply. This makes it a much easier item to add to my cluttered (with piano info) brain!!🙏🙏🙏
Dear Prof: do you use wrist circles in scales at any point?
I plan to re-look at a few piece I've worked to see where I can improve through wrist circles.
Thanks so much!
I don't tend to use wrist circles in scales. I tend to use wrist circles in places that circle around (like when the direction changes). Feel free to ask about specific spots you find in your repertoire! 😊
What age do you recommend starting to teach those movements to young students?
Good question! I don't teach beginners any more, but I'd say it's never too early as long as the motion is paired with the musical gesture.
You've mentioned Czerny's school of Velocity (great title!) several times. Do you recommend that we get this book?
Depends on your level. It's worth checking out and seeing if you like it and if it's at the correct level for you. Because it is no longer under copyright (unlike the Dohnanyi in the US), you can get that for free off of IMSLP. Here's the link: imslp.org/wiki/The_School_of_Velocity,_Op.299_(Czerny,_Carl)
If you're in Australia or South America do you have to do your wrist circles clockwise?
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I’m using this technique for Burgmullers La Candeur..
That makes a lot of sense!
I know this is an old video, but am I right in assuming I can apply this to the Agitato section in Rachmaninoff C sharp minor. I starting to pull it apart.
Absolutely!
I have begun to work on "reading" Chopin's Barcarolle. Any suggestions or recommended teaching channels/videos?
Do you have any particular questions about the Barcarolle? If you haven't already, you might be interested in checking out my video on learning a new piece: ua-cam.com/video/Ze5l54ePw6c/v-deo.html
It is for 5 finqers playing or other fingers too .2 and 3 fingers trell how to play
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Thanks!!
I was taught that at my University. Tried to master it. Never could. It did not work with my scales, chords (blocked or broken with a few exceptions), nor arpeggios. Later on I realized that I did not need and and thus never used it. I favor the wrist level with the keyboard.