Piano Technique: Finger Crossovers

[@garrettwood4567]

This guy is great. He makes me want to get back into piano again :) Two thumbs up for the musical Bob Ross!

[@Pianoologist]

Pretty little notes!

[@2011persol]

good comment , i couldnt have put it out better .....we love musical bob ross hes also friggin funny

[@Pianoologist]

@@2011persol I will take the Bob Ross comparison any day! : )

[@viralbuthow000]

I LITERALLY thought of Bob Ross. Hahaha

[@Pianoologist]

@@viralbuthow000 I will take the Bob Ross comparison any day! Thanks for the good humor!

[@FilmsRainer]

Did piano lessons for three years and none of my teachers could explain to me why I was having trouble “tucking my thumb.” I eventually gave up playing the piano for about two years and now I’m finally coming back to it. Looked up a video on what thumb-stretching techniques I could try to make this easier and I stumbled across your video. It’s been eleven years since you uploaded this video and it’s still as good as gold. Needless to say, this helped a TON!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much for the most kind words of appreciation. It's deeply satisfying when people discover my work and liberate their playing. Cheers!

[@jangiel3103]

I just stumbled onto this. You just made playing scales smoother and faster and playing scales two-handed so much easier. It's also much more natural.

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much for the feedback! Music to my ears!

[@19jc80]

As soon as I saw him using one camera and looking above his head I couldn't help myself from subbing.

[@Pianoologist]

I'll take it! : )

[@Thecelebritystudio]

Hilarious every time he said ‘No- boo!’ I got the giggles 😂

[@Pianoologist]

Your comment made me smile out loud! Thanks so bunch for the good humor, my dear. All the best to you in music and life!

[@Thecelebritystudio]

Piano-ologist Thanks. You too!

[@swaelee4686]

love this guy's energy!

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

OMG 11 years ago and still here. Rush to my board to trying. Thank you.

[@Pianoologist]

Music to my ears! Go, Alex, go!!!

[@JustinItch]

Don't think they are opposing views. If you tuck your thumb under in order to prepare it for its next note while moving your arm at the same time then you're accomplishing exactly the same thing. Arm movement is essential here. But thumb under is also essential.

[@Pianoologist]

I am always open to learning more... Can you please explain and demonstrate what you mean by "tuck your thumb under"?

[@Jack-hy1zq]

love this guy. man of the people

[@Pianoologist]

Your words of appreciation make all the hard work worthwhile, Damian! The world needs lots more people like you!

[@sablejean4564]

I have been going through KZbin videos back to back looking for someone exactly like you. I knew you were out there! The search is over!

[@Pianoologist]

Wow! What a lovely compliment and expression of appreciation, Jean! I am so glad we found each other!

[@passengerc07c79]

WOW after watching some of the videos on your channel, I start to understand piano as a beginner. Piano is "designed" FOR our body and the techniques are the results of this design, not the other way around. In this sense except certain warm up exercise, I only need to train to use my body in certain way, not to strengthen it. Good practices should feel "natural" if I'm doing it in the correct way. I began to revisit the stuff I've learnt and I do agree that you're right. Really good guidance.

[@Pianoologist]

Well said, my friend. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts which hit the nail on the head!.

[@inafridge8573]

I have just been trying to learn the basics of technique recently and this is super mega helpful. Thinking of it as a stick rather than a tuck is exactly right. I was thinking about moving my thumb before. Now I just have to stick that last one in the group anf all my other fingers just flow to the right or the left. And before i had thought that my arm was supposed to be perpendicular with the keys whenever possible. But I find it much easier and it feels healthier for my wrist to do this now with your explanation. It's more fun to play when the weight of your whole arm is in it, like one of those movie pianists who's wading back and forth and rises and dips along with her fingers

[@Pianoologist]

Music to my ears, my friend! So glad to be of service. All the best to you in music and life!

[@tru7hhimself]

thanks. this has definitely helped me more than that classical guy who starts his finger technique video by talking about his credentials for the first few minutes.

[@garyspencer1711]

Mr. Pee Annow, I'm a beginner to piano. Just bought a semi-high end Yamaha electric grand. And ......I've been researching technique for over a month (on KZbin). You're the only one that suggested this natural technique. Look, music origins and theory are so easy compared to fingering Maj7th's or Maj9th's (cords) while rapidly migrating up and down duh "board". I have no doubt that you will help to usher in a new generation of excellent players. So, thank you for your intellectual download for all of us to master. You're two clicks above amazing (.....as a teacher !) Thanks. Best Regards, Gary S.

[@Pianoologist]

Wow, Gary. You most beautiful words of appreciation leave me speechless with gratitude. All the best to you in music and life!

[@sachinhwr]

Great lesson sir......you really made scale so easy to practice without any special technique.........

[@Pianoologist]

+Sachin Sharma Glad to be of assistance, Sachin!

[@yuanzhou9905]

Well It is 2021 and I did not see your amazing video until now. Yes till this day, I saw many experts suggesting 'thumb exercises' you mentioned... extremely sad for previous me who tried their exercises before seeing yours first!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much for the most kind words, YZ... Better late than never... I am so happy we found each other!

[@sblazen]

I have been working hard on learning the scales in all the keys. And after a few days and several hours of practice, I started getting pain in my fingers from doing the crossovers. I am so thrilled that you took the time to explain this. I noticed an instant difference!!! I loved the video! Great Teaching!

[@Pianoologist]

Glad to be of serviced, Stefan. Thanks a bunch for the feedback!

[@marleiserashford396]

Thank you. I mastered that switch by looking, listening n moving my fingers while laying in bed n doing my fingers on my mattress. Crazy easy. Will practice on my keyboard later. I love your teaching style.

[@Pianoologist]

Crazy easy indeed, Marleise! Thanks so much for the most kind words of appreciation, my dear, and all the best to you in music and life!

[@jeffh5388]

Sir, you are one hundred percent correct and I will now discard thumb under. Thank you. Please do more videos.

[@universalclearing2611]

best video for who is going to play piano first time... i was searching it from one week... thank you sir

[@Pianoologist]

Thank YOU, sir, for the most kind words. All the best to you!

[@damix_animated8502]

Quit playing piano after hospitalization 5 years ago, and now im trying to get back into it. Thanks for the video to refresh my memory

[@Pianoologist]

I'm so glad you resurrected your love of music. All the best to you on your journey!

[@JamesAutonMCR]

As a lot of people on here are saying, thank you man! Your style of teaching is great, I'll definitely be following your lessons!

[@smarciante7206]

I know this is an old video. But that's an awesome tip . I tried it and it upped my playing 10 folds . Great advise

[@Pianoologist]

+Smarciante Yes! YEs!! YES!!! Music to my ears, my friend! All the best to you in music and life!

[@jessejames4493]

love this guy. Enthusiasm through the roof

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much the words of appreciation, my friend. Best wishes in life and music!

[@naythanielrobinson3334]

you're so charismatic and informative! thank you for such a fantastic demonstration.

[@Pianoologist]

First time I have been called charismatic! Thanks a million, Naythaniel, for your most kind words of appreciation. Cheers!

[@AquibMugdho]

Thank you Frank for teaching me something in the lockdown!

[@Pianoologist]

One of those silver linings, yes? It is my pleasure and privilege to share, Aquib. All the best to you in music and life and be safe!

[@mediocremusiciandiaries]

Crossovers have always been my weakpoint. You explained this so well! My playing will be changed forever!

[@Pianoologist]

+Bethany Porter Glad to be of assistance, Bethany!

[@ericsiu4005]

And since yours are attached to yours fingers... you go man!

[@Pianoologist]

Let's go!!! : )

[@tanhongzhi2637]

a million likes! this video helps me the most, now i can play scales smoothly. happy new year sir:-) amituofo!

[@saketdaftuar]

Even though this was made awhile ago this guy still responds! Thanks for this by the way! I used to play piano and I kind of stopped but I’m trying to do it again!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks for the positive feedback, my friend. I am so glad to hear that you rediscovered your love of piano! Cheers!

[@cohneh]

This is the video I needed! And this guy is funny! Now to go try out what he's saying...

[@Pianoologist]

YES!!!!!!!

[@ribusgan]

You ARE an emotional and expressive man!! And buddy, please take care of your neck!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks for digging the delivery and concern for my musculoskeletal well-being, my friend! : )

[@fahadafzal1353]

Love the Boo. This the first video I watched and I am a fan.

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much to the positivity, Fahad! All the best to you in music and life!

[@herr_pouya]

Whoever dislikes this video => BOOOOOOOO

[@Pianoologist]

Thank you so much for the vote of confidence, my friend! Sadly, the finger strength and endurance school still dominates and is destroying student's confidence and their love of music everywhere. : ( All the best to you in music and life! Peace.

[@dariostarsky8124]

100 likes! Fully agree! ;)

[@thepantelemon]

Thank you! That would be great to see an example for playing stacatto as well.

[@Pianoologist]

You're welcome! And I agree about seeing how to play staccato as well! hoping to do so soon. Cheers!

[@budsak7771]

First time I've ever enjoyed the Boo's plus I felt like he was talking to me and only me! lol

[@Pianoologist]

Music to my ears! All the best to you in music and life!

[@夏铭悦]

Great approach (two thumbs up👍🏻👍🏻)

[@Pianoologist]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback and good humor, my dear!

[@xCP824]

Subscribed!! You’re an awesome teacher!! Anyone that can combine humor and teaching piano technique like that is very special! Can’t wait to dive into more of your videos!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks a million for the positive feedback, Cody. I am glad we found each other. All the to you on your musical journey!

[@rickboudreau9222]

Wow' Physical mechanics of motion' Weight and direction of motion physics' Genius'. Thanks, Rick in Kokomo

[@Pianoologist]

It's all physics! Thanks for sharing, Rick.

[@grantbarnes6004]

Yes. Separating keys into groups really helped. It made my fingers stronger quicker.

[@hi.996]

thank you sir . Your this trick help me lot now i can play full mozart sanota 16

[@artemisajaimes4563]

Oh my!! I am just starting with a keyboard and was wondering about the correct movement of my fingers across all the keys 🙌🏻 super glad that I found your video!! Next to subscribe into your Chanel now 🥰 so true the comment someone said about feeling you as the Bob Ross of piano 😉 súper cool and natural and making us feel as something we could totally do!!! Thanks for that!!

[@Pianoologist]

Your most lovely words of appreciation made my day, Artemisa! I take the Bob Ross comparison as a huge compliment. All the best to you in music and life, my dear!

[@princessroda9198]

Wow... this is what i've been looking for.

[@Pianoologist]

Gal to be of service!

[@francescoclemente3882]

Grande maestro 👏👏👏🙏🎹😎👏👏👏

[@Pianoologist]

Grazie mille, Francesco!

[@LevyCarneiro]

First video I see what really explains this. Thanks so much!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much, Levy, for the positive energy and words of appreciation. Spread the word!

[@sasodiarvas]

love those crocs!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks a bunch for noticing and for the good humor, my friend!

[@sasodiarvas]

@@Pianoologist I thank you for giving hope to a completely ignorant 38y.o. wanna be pianist! ❤️

[@Pianoologist]

@@sasodiarvas I just visited your youtube channel, Saso! I am seriously digging your taste in music as well as your guitar playing! Peace.

[@timothyalimagno2046]

You're the best man! Thank you for your existence! Keep up!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much for your most kind words of appreciation and encouragement, Timothy. You made my day, my friend.

[@stankaplan7747]

Thank you for never being BOOring! Checkout a lot of finger AND hand crossovers in my latest, Prelude No.6:Crossing Over.

[@Pianoologist]

+Stan Kaplan Thank a bunch for the positivity, Stan! Peace.

[@teeuppzay]

Best video out on this

[@hiddenblade999]

Dude-- thank you for making this easy and very entertaining

[@santoshtokekar9944]

i love your way of teaching u make music fun

[@bosito1167]

Dude, thanks!!!! I got down scales really quickly! Great channel 👍

[@Pianoologist]

Music to my ears, Daniel! Go, man, go!

[@leezer1204]

excellent! just what I was looking for thanks!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback, Leighanne. It is my pleasure and privilege to share.

[@MatthewMouras]

From the clogs to the "BOOOOOs!", this video is great and this man is an excellent teacher.

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks a million, Matthew, for the good humor and most kind words of appreciation. All the best to you in music and life!

[@maryambrown2023]

Absolutely amazing lesson I learnt how to cross my fingers and feel more confident

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much for the kind words of appreciation, Maryam! Music to my ears! It is my privilege and pleasure to be of service.

[@amradiosound152]

I kept thinking "Sir, this is an Arby's" while I watched this. Seriously though, I wish this guy was my teacher.

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks for the good humor and words of appreciation!

[@JDenim88]

BIG HELP My guy. I knew I might be scaling wrong and did a quick search. Trying not to develop bad habits I need to unlearn.

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks a bunch for the positivity, JJ! All the best to you on your musical journey!

[@dantheman1337]

My sore thumbs thank you for setting them free. Makes a lot of sense.

[@Pianoologist]

Freedom! So glad to be of assistance, Dan!

[@ALBEFIVE]

wow, you made my day man, 4 thumbs up for you,,, i understand now the technique and better than that i have big smile in my face,,thanks peace Alberto

[@mileynick88]

OOOOOOOOH, now I get it haha, THIS IS GREAT, I already suscribed, so great. I was really just playing with my hands, I could get the scale slow but not fast. AWESOME.

[@Pianoologist]

Music to my ears! Thanks for the positive energy!

[@DonyaDavudi]

This was really helpful! Thanks 🤍

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback, Donna! All the best to you in music and life!

[@yvonnebong3371]

You explained well in thumb's part! Thanks a lot :)

[@Pianoologist]

My pleasure, Yvonne.

[@ricardoleandrooliveira9920]

Beautiful comments on flowing

[@Pianoologist]

A pleasure and privilege to be of service, Ricardo.

[@Yadeehoo]

The arm leads !

[@Pianoologist]

+Yadeehoo The arm leads! : )

[@mro1229]

Two untucked thumbs up!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks a million , Max, for your most clever words of appreciation! Cheers!

[@maryamyas100]

Thank you!🙏 So helpful

[@rafaelsantosx]

Thanks a lot, I really liked your way of teaching, It's not like some "military training" style that we used to see around.

[@Pianoologist]

+rafaelsantosx Thanks a bunch for the positive feedback, Rafael! Peace.

[@AgustinDavidF]

Great! As usual. Thanks a lot

[@nancymfriend]

I like your system of teaching

[@p3porro]

thanks for the lesson, i'll try to "keep moving in the direction of the music" as you say

[@nadiagreen1185]

I just found out your channel and it s a great surprise for me. The way you give this lesson makes us want to learn and you seem so sympathetic 🤗 Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I subscribe ! I m going to see your videos from the beginning hoping to progress at the technical level. Hello from Brussels 😘

[@Pianoologist]

Your most beautiful words of appreciation made my day, Nadia! Sending a warm hug to Brussels from New Mexico!

[@GiangTranAI]

I feel that this man is so sense of humor

[@Pianoologist]

Sorry, i don't understand, my friend. This man has a good sense of humor or NO sense of humor?

[@garycampbell9986]

Thanks Frank, Like your teaching style. I'll Be Back!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks a bunch, Gary. Best wishes on your musical and life journey!

[@yosephtamrat]

Is that me or he looks lke Jeff Bridges, in the movie Big Lebowski the character called Dude. Thx for the piano tips tho sir.

[@Pianoologist]

I will take a comparison to Jeff Bridges any day! Thanks for the good humor and words of appreciation, Yoseph.

[@yosephtamrat]

@@Pianoologist my pleasure 🙏🙏🙏

[@sachinhwr]

Sir i am a beginner and learning since last three months without any tutor....i am learning piano with ur free tutorials for the last two weeks…..with the help of your free youtube lessons i have speed up my five fingering pattern...I can play C major scale on two and more octaves with high speed and i am practicing other Major scales too. Initially I learned basic three notes chords and their inversions too and I understood use of inversions also. I played “twinkle twinkle little star”, some Indian movie songs phrases with my both hands. But after some time I realized I was playing like kids…..My hands were not able to play independently. That why I started from the very beginning with five fingering pattern and scales. Sir plz let me know after practicing scales should I practice chromatic scales, Jazz, blues scales, arpeggios in order to play pieces of music in future? or I can start play music now?? I am bit confused about what should be the steps of learning piano so that the milestone of playing a good music can be achieved. Please tell me step by step process of learning piano…..your lessons are fabulous and I am quite confident to become a good pianist in future but I need right direction. please help me out.

[@Pianoologist]

+Rex84IsHere Thanks for chiming in, Rex. They sure do... not just physically, but visually (for sight reading), aurally, intellectually... all relevant aspects of all music. Fluency in scales and chords are also essential for improvisers.

[@Pianoologist]

+Sachin Sharma Thanks for the enthusiasm, my friend. Go to the Piano-ology website... You will find the answers to all your question there. All the best to you in music and life!

[@meehwasong5717]

Incredible! You are amazing!

[@turquoiseskies9790]

Omg he's great. Am I the only one trying to figure out how the camera is held up. Great work Mr. 😁

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks a bunch for the kind words of appreciation and good humor, TS! Cheers!

[@sweettoot1]

Nice. I love your detailed explanation. We must meet in Nj anytime.

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks a bunch for the kind words, Gerry. WE SHOULD! I still have family in NJ and may be visiting soon. Whereabouts are you?

[@Kangruv]

Thanks for this!

[@Pianoologist]

It is my pleasure and privilege to share, my friend. Thanks and peace.

[@flipperdale51]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you

[@VictoriaBlanchard]

Hey Frank, I really like your teaching style. I just started to learn how to play the piano, and I found this video to be pretty helpful. However, I was wondering if you have a video on how to do crossovers via arpeggios? Or if not, do you have any advice for that?

[@Pianoologist]

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[@WizeChoice]

Thank you Thank you !!!🥳

[@Pianoologist]

You're welcome You're welcome!

[@hodorgentlegiant5842]

Boooo! Haha. Thanks, dude. I've been reading all this junk about thumbs ***** versus thumbs ****. This makes so much more sense.Two thumbs up!

[@thainmlh]

hey...that was a good lesson! You make this stuff fun!

[@dmtripreport8542]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@Pianoologist]

My pleasure and privilege to share, my friend. BTW...frankiesfootprints.com/2019/07/16/ayahuasca-trip-report-part-i/

[@kingneo195]

Thanks! This technique is great for me who has BDD-D conditions (short/fat or toe thumbs), I have a hard time doing the cross over/under with my thumbs :-(

[@Pianoologist]

My pleasure and privilege, your majesty.

[@milkytaro3201]

thank you! now I get it!

[@Pianoologist]

Thank YOU, Christina, for the positive feedback. It's heartening to know I have been of service.

[@JasonJFS24]

great lesson! u mention your 'video series' on piano technique.... is that just your youtube vids or are they somewhere on your website?

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks for the kind words, Jason. All of my videos are free and open to the world either through youtube or the piano-ology website. Best wishes.

[@Buzzizoven]

this guy is hilarious 😂 👌🏼 great advice though bro 🙏🏼

[@Angelo-z2i]

What about lifting the wrist a moment a before you do the crossing? Does that help?

[@adam_vn8004]

I know this video is old but I also like your way of teaching it was very helpful :)

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much for checking in, Adam. It so very nice to know my videos are still having a positive impact! All the best to you in music and life!

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks so much for checking in, Adam. It so very nice to know my videos are still having a positive impact! All the best to you in music and life!

[@raneksi]

This video and "The Thumb Under Exercise for the Piano - Lesson One" by Robert Benson have directly opposed views. Interesting.

[@Pianoologist]

Yes, "interesting"! : )

[@masterlup]

Thank you, you are one cool guy ;-) 2 thumbs up for u

[@Kingkhalled]

This was very helpful, thank you :)

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks for the positive feedback, your highness!

[@MastersDrums]

awesome thanks!

[@benhey10]

This was very helpful

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks for the positive feedback, Benjamin. Glad to be of service.

[@benhey10]

No problem! I was also wondering if you knew any soul licks or runs that I could use? Thanks again

[@Pianoologist]

Short answer: Check out the website piano-ology.com/ and search blues, gospel, rock, boogie woogie schools which I hope to expand a thousand-fold this summer. Peace.

[@macharptube]

I kind of get this but find that different melody lines with various intervals and runs seem to bend the rules for finger choices . Amount of fingers to cross ascend and descend. Is there a hard and fast rule or is it just a practicality and comfort thing..

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks a bunch for asking: Rules No. Principles Yes! piano-ology.com/piano-technique-fingering-fingering-principles/

[@takearest999]

Great vid bro. You made it looks easy to learn piano..

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks for checking in and for the kind words, my friend. Peace.

[@takearest999]

Piano-ologist anyway, I love the way you say "boooooooo". 😂

[@Pianoologist]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!

[@drew_porter806]

Why couldn't you have been my music teacher?

[@Pianoologist]

Thanks for the most kind words, Drew. Glad we found each other, even from a distance. All the best to you in music and life!

[@gustavofelix4718]

I barely understand spoken english, but his expressions says everything lmao

[@Pianoologist]

Imao, too! Muchas gracias, amigo!

[@gustavofelix4718]

thanks for your videos, they really help a lot