Additional Tip on Hanon: Releasing Tension through Flexible Hands

[@Princessmmviii]

As a teacher since 1965, a member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers, and a piano major in college. I am gratified to see I teach Hanon the same way you do. JUST like my professor in college "RETAUGHT", with the rhythms, me after playing Hanon since I was five. Hanon is so basic, I was pleased to hear you say if you can do Hanon (and Czerny) you can play almost anything. I love my scales. I can't emphasize enough finding a teacher that is part of a program like Nat. Guild of Piano Teachers. No matter where you may move or live you can always find another teacher using John Thompson and the scale books. I expect my students to be PIANISTS FOR LIFE in five years and they have to sign a contract that they will take for five years. Anything less is really a waste of my time and their time. I don't teach to make money, I teach for the joy and also so people can LEARN TO BE MUSICIANS. I started playing the pipe organ at our church when I was eight. I couldn't reach the pedals. If you learn to play, you will never stop loving and understanding music. It is a lifetime of enjoyment. I can't imagine driving across the country and not having my music. I owned a trucking company and taught 18-wheeler drivers how to drive.

[@khbgkh]

In the discussion of closed versus open hand I think you have sufficiently answered why this exercise is not a perfect sequence

[@user-sk7ws4sr4x]

This explanation was pure gold. Now I understand the reason for some of the problems I face when playing pieces - and how to fix this.

[@in.stereo]

Thank you so much. I started on number 12 in Hanon today. I felt a bit tense. I tend to leave my hands open. I always struggled with rondo alla turca when I used to play it. Now I know why! Thank you for your videos on technique and teaching, I have learned a lot from you

[@charlesloving4820]

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[@AkiraIkegamiChannel]

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[@neumologohumberto2527]

Te felicitó Chino , explicas muy bien .

[@Tautropfenoase]

You're a wonderful teacher. Thank you for this great Tutorial.🥰👍

[@magicmummy84]

I have been binge watching your videos for a week now and have learnt so much! Thank you for all your videos!

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[@AkiraIkegamiChannel]

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[@jaydugger3291]

The overhead camera angle makes it easy to see what you mean by opening and closing the hands. Thank you for adding that. I now understand why #12 has given me more trouble than other Hanon exercises.

[@magicmummy84]

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[@AB-tq7ys]

Danke!

[@AkiraIkegamiChannel]

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[@elizabethrose4me]

I really enjoy your videos. I am a returning player with Burgmuller and Hanon and you are a great teacher and a wonderful player. I hope you do well. Thankyou.

[@karthurh]

I'm happy this popped up on my feed

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[@AkiraIkegamiChannel]

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[@RaciouS91]

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[@melhartsings]

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[@anilkumar0305380]

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[@khbgkh]

I see something that I see in my own, and I would love your thoughts on it. It has to do with sympathetic motion in the thumbs. I notice that my left thumb often sticks out further than my right, as yours does. I also notice the thumbs dancing along to the other fingers. Is this something to delve into further?

[@leemotosuwa]

Amazing as always

[@Erdos777]

A very useful video. And a great perspective on how these exercises may be used. Thank you.

[@ewalao]

It is really helpful👍

[@charitystanton979]

I will definitely try it as soon as possible! A friend recommended it to for sharing!

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[@deewatching]

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[@cesartalves]

Can we get a tutorial on that Chopin etude displayed on the video? 🤭 I really love the sound of It. Also, very good video. I noticed that I've been doing this completely unconsciously!

[@AkiraIkegamiChannel]

Maybe one day. Right now, I'm trying to stick to basic, broad topics that's relevant to many people, rather than about a specific advanced piece. That's something I have to do as a starting KZbinr :) I have a performance video of this piece in my performance playlist If you haven't seen it yet.

[@cesartalves]

@@AkiraIkegamiChannel totally understand! Gonna check It out 🤗

[@pianoismyeverything]

This came right on time i unlocked 120bpm on the first two exercises hehe Skks funny thing my left hand is faster then right rn

[@SvenCherry007]

Hey akira, i have learned hanon 1-17 but almost every time i play hanon, my wrist hurts so much, im think about giving up hanon and just stick to czerny and do scales and arpeggios to warm up

[@SvenCherry007]

Also do you advise going through all the hanon exercises or just do one different hanon exercise each day

[@AkiraIkegamiChannel]

If you have pain, that's a sign of tension. Don't keep pushing and you should talk to your teacher to find out what's causing the tension. Like anything else, doing it wrong for a long time can lead to injuries.

[@SvenCherry007]

Thanks 🙏

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[@leodavis5874]

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