The Technique Skill EVERY Piano Player Needs (But Most Don't Realize)

[@christieclark8053]

Thank you. I stopped piano lessons when I was at grade 8 RCM. And now 60 years later I have started playing again, it helps with the arthritis in my hands. But I have forgotten so much that it has been frustrating. This, and other tutorials of yours have greatly assisted me. Again thank you.

[@joantrainor6584]

This is a very valuable technique. Thank you for sharing.

[@patrickr.5821]

Excellent lesson! Both in terms of content and of delivery/video style. 5/5! ❤ You're an amazing teacher, I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@elaineporter182]

Great lesson. Thank you

[@543BeeBop]

Thank you for this. I just tried it, and will do it daily. My favourite part of the video was around 5:25; that was some amazing left hand work!

[@ALACGltd]

Thanks so much for a good video! I liked your point of relaxing your shoulders and elbows and wrists. For the piano accordion dynamics are controlled only by the bellows movement. When I sit at my keyboard I realize I have zero control over dynamics! Which is fine. I will take it slowly and practice bit by bit. Thank you so much for touching on arm weight! ❤ have a lovely day chica. You rock 🤘🏾

[@elaineporter182]

Thanks!

[@yjko1028]

After watching your videos, I can't resist going to my piano and practicing what I have just learned. Arm weight will be what I am going to remember during today's practice. Thank you so much for sharing your valuable piano knowledge regularly free! 🎉

[@jill552]

I love all your tips. Not currently playing but restarting soon and learning so much to make this a better journey.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing 💕

[@jesussaves8965]

Thank you! 🎹

[@warrenw7716]

Thank you for sharing this very useful technical tip! Before I incorporated it, I was playing the left hand in some Chopin Nocturnes too loudly. Now, however, the dynamic is just right, which has allowed me to voice the right hand easily. THANK YOU!

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

I’m so glad this helped you! This is wonderful to hear!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Sigh. I have a FURS Syndrome on the right shoulder, and a chronic tendonitis of the Long Head of the Biceps on the left shoulder. You are correct that the shoulder should be relaxed to allow the proper shoulder movement. I tried these exercises with my Level One John Thompson Method Book, and had to quit. My teacher understands and is helping me adapt with finger control. I spend decades treating patients, and learned specific techniques for the shoulder girdle, and have developed strength in my hands that has surprised more than one Orthopoedist. BTW I did a video with exercises for the low back, as well as treatment techniques and exercises for the shoulder, arm and hand. Oh My Aching Bach.

[@jeffvair62]

Just checking-there at the end. Were you playing “A Little Tipsy”-or were you a little tipsy while playing? 😁😁😁😳😳❤️😳😳

[@MattScottMusic]

Sure, you can use arms in the US to get a louder sound, but here in Europe we aren’t allowed to carry arms or fire weapons in public.

[@kathleencook3060]

Too much talking. Not enough demonstrations.