I can for the D to D octave chord while playing A in the middle with my left hand and I don't seem to have a problem with stretching my hand though. Should I change that?
I had a lot of questionable or bad technique until I started studying with a teacher who had studied the Alexander technique. She taught me so many of the tips you are teaching, so I am wondering if you are trained in AT as well.
I wouldn't say this is Alexander technique or any other wild, innovative technique thst she is presenting (at least in this particular video). It's just simply the only correct way to play what she is demonstrating here without wrist tension
You can't, but you should relax the hand in between whenever possible. Start off slow and eventually you'll be able to relax it in between chords, no matter how brief of a time you have in between each one that way your hand is not under constant tension.
But what if your hands are double jointed on each joint? Mine happens to be like that so I can do this without the tension. What type of techniques would you recommend for somebody with my type of hands?
All students should learn how to efficiently shift hand positions to minimize stretching and tension to the extent of the context of the music, however little there is, because tension buildup is incremental. I have double jointed students and they have to be very particular about stability with fingers and making sure that their knuckles properly support anchoring their fingertips on the keys to produce solid yet non-harsh sounds.
@@yourpianobestieSorry about the delay in the reply. I only just now got your reply and I want to say thank you for your advice. I will try to experiment with more positioning to help. Also I have been commenting thank you on each of your videos that I have been watching as of late. I actually am using your videos to help guide me. They are very useful and are helping me become a better pianist even if it is just a hobby for me. Do you have any advice on how to clean piano keys? My little sister and my mother moved in with me yesterday and she kinda glued my piano keys. So even if I wanted to I cannot play my piano right now. I know that is one topic changer but I really need help with that.
using 1 3 5 is more right, because as a student learning from great teachers, i find that kind of solution of yours distressing, that actually seems more unatrual and more tiring. if you use 1 3 5, it feels more natrual and not tiring much
@@yourpianobestie1 2 4 is for someone who has big hands, i tried it on my piano last night. if your hand is like small (only reach a 8th or 9th), then you have to use 1 3 5. so conclusion, 1 2 4 is a fingering usually for big hands, and its best to stick to 1 3 5 as it's likely the most comfortable fingering.
@@yourpianobestieoh also you cant be forced to use a particular fingering, you can figure out a fingering or ask teachers for a suitable fingering. sometimes we dont have to follow the fingering written on score
I think really this might be for op10no1,, chopin waterfall etude. For smaller hands. It's exactly what chopin wants. Souplesse meaning suppleness Rapid contraction and expansion of the hand @@FranzLiszt0904
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Sameeee I've had that issue for years! And I always wondered if there wasn't a healthier way to do it 😅
You solved all my hand position problems in 15 sec!!!!
We do exactly that when playing complex arpegios on the guitar
In my teaching days I used to call this principle "bringing the wife and kids"
You and PIANOLAB give excellent tension relieving advice!
Oh wow this actually made me play pieces faster
Great, lovely.
I need to fix this for my left hand stretching to the 3rd above an octave! That always gives me a hard time
Nice video, seriously! 😊🎉
Thank you
i actually play octaves with fingers 1-4 sometimes
I have decently large hands, thought it wouldn't be useful but works if I have longer pieces to play
Thanks friend
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I can for the D to D octave chord while playing A in the middle with my left hand and I don't seem to have a problem with stretching my hand though. Should I change that?
@@jeromedavidson6685 it depends, it's hard to say without visuals :)
Thanks this was really helpful! I love your channel. I was looking for in depth piano techniques like this
what if you had to play all of those notes at the same time?
ahhh thank you!! whenever i pray the maiden's prayer it always strains my wrists and hands 😭
What's the Korg model you are playing?
I had a lot of questionable or bad technique until I started studying with a teacher who had studied the Alexander technique. She taught me so many of the tips you are teaching, so I am wondering if you are trained in AT as well.
I wouldn't say this is Alexander technique or any other wild, innovative technique thst she is presenting (at least in this particular video). It's just simply the only correct way to play what she is demonstrating here without wrist tension
What about big block chords? How do you play them without stretching ?
You can't. Sometimes you have to stretch. You can try different fingerings for big block chords, but that's about it.
You can't, but you should relax the hand in between whenever possible. Start off slow and eventually you'll be able to relax it in between chords, no matter how brief of a time you have in between each one that way your hand is not under constant tension.
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But what if your hands are double jointed on each joint? Mine happens to be like that so I can do this without the tension. What type of techniques would you recommend for somebody with my type of hands?
All students should learn how to efficiently shift hand positions to minimize stretching and tension to the extent of the context of the music, however little there is, because tension buildup is incremental. I have double jointed students and they have to be very particular about stability with fingers and making sure that their knuckles properly support anchoring their fingertips on the keys to produce solid yet non-harsh sounds.
@@yourpianobestieSorry about the delay in the reply. I only just now got your reply and I want to say thank you for your advice. I will try to experiment with more positioning to help. Also I have been commenting thank you on each of your videos that I have been watching as of late. I actually am using your videos to help guide me. They are very useful and are helping me become a better pianist even if it is just a hobby for me. Do you have any advice on how to clean piano keys? My little sister and my mother moved in with me yesterday and she kinda glued my piano keys. So even if I wanted to I cannot play my piano right now. I know that is one topic changer but I really need help with that.
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But how to play this as a chord?
For block chords, you don't. Sometimes you have to stretch. Experiment with different fingerings to see what's most comfortable.
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using 1 3 5 is more right, because as a student learning from great teachers, i find that kind of solution of yours distressing, that actually seems more unatrual and more tiring. if you use 1 3 5, it feels more natrual and not tiring much
As mentioned in the video, the example is based on if you must use an uncomfortable fingering.
@@yourpianobestie1 2 4 is for someone who has big hands, i tried it on my piano last night. if your hand is like small (only reach a 8th or 9th), then you have to use 1 3 5.
so conclusion, 1 2 4 is a fingering usually for big hands, and its best to stick to 1 3 5 as it's likely the most comfortable fingering.
@@yourpianobestieoh also you cant be forced to use a particular fingering, you can figure out a fingering or ask teachers for a suitable fingering. sometimes we dont have to follow the fingering written on score
I think really this might be for op10no1,, chopin waterfall etude. For smaller hands. It's exactly what chopin wants. Souplesse meaning suppleness
Rapid contraction and expansion of the hand @@FranzLiszt0904
hmmm