How should we play the piano?

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Saurabh Verma

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if your are start the piano learning form scratch.. so you start the note/key names for then you know the notes then start the basic fingers exercise and Scales then start nursery rhymes.
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Here are some tips for playing the piano: Hand position Curl your fingers downward so your fingertips tap the keys, and keep your little finger curved like the others. Avoid buckling your fingertips. Key technique Drop your finger to the key, don't hit it. Keep your wrist loose and let it...
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Here are some tips for playing the piano: Hand position Curl your fingers downward so your fingertips tap the keys, and keep your little finger curved like the others. Avoid buckling your fingertips. Key technique Drop your finger to the key, don't hit it. Keep your wrist loose and let it fall a little. When you pull back up from the key, let your wrist move back to the starting position. Tension control Great pianists are masters of controlling tension. Know when to tense and when to release your muscles. Motion Minimize motion at the keyboard. Using small movements conserves energy and gets you to the keys faster. Sight reading When sight reading, focus on the written music and use your ears instead of glancing down to make sure you're hitting the right notes. Practice Create a series of challenges for yourself during practice, like trying to do something a certain number of times in a row. Learn Learn scales/arpeggios, and practice pieces slowly at first, then gradually speed up. Perform Find opportunities to perform or play with others. read less
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Your elbows should be at a comfortable distance from your body, bent outward. As you move up and down the keyboard with your fingers, your elbows should move along in a smooth, fluid motion. As your hands move apart and reach for the ends of the keyboard, your arms open up to a comfortable playing po...
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Your elbows should be at a comfortable distance from your body, bent outward. As you move up and down the keyboard with your fingers, your elbows should move along in a smooth, fluid motion. As your hands move apart and reach for the ends of the keyboard, your arms open up to a comfortable playing position. read less
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