Tips For Awkward Black Key Arpeggios - Reduce Tension & Increase Speed

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This video discusses some of my favorite tips I've picked up over the years for aiding in playing arpeggios in greater speeds, with less tension, and more fluidity.
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[@joshwrightpiano]

Here's a tip that I use a lot in my practicing for awkward passages, especially arpeggios. It can be applied to any tough passage, and is something that we haven't discussed a lot on this channel. I hope it helps you in your studies! Have a great week of practicing.

[@elijahshumate3909]

Another really good tip that helped me to connect the cross and make it smoother was to think in groups of 4 as you play the arpeggio rather than 3. You can count out 1 2 3 4 as you go every octave. 4 octaves up and down has the perfect count. It really made the cross a lot easier. Thank you for this tip!

[@bdhjzbcdhz971]

This is such an oddly specific video that surprisingly I was just looking for. Thank you as always

[@hopesonmakokha5217]

Dude same here!

[@adamkenny28]

Same !

[@kaii7147]

Lol I'm learning Chopin op 25 no 12 and this video just randomly came into my recommendations it was just what I was looking for 🤣

[@ubiestinsula]

Anticipation/tension. Isolate the spot. Analyze the glitch. Repeat very slowly. RELAX, flow through it. Genius. Thanks, Josh!

[@leo32190]

1. Adjust bench size ( slightly high) 2. Horse riding position (feet planted, legs spread apart) 3. Isolate and master comfortable spots, relaxed then move,

[@JaySuryavanshiMusic]

Actually, I struggled to play the B♭minor arpeggio. But now Josh, you have cleared my doubts. Your techniques actually work! Keep up your good work! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Regards from India 🇮🇳

[@cherylrajewski3390]

I do love how you break technique down and especially how to incorporate relaxation as part of the practice. It would be nice occasionally to have a camera view looking down onto your keys from above. I was having trouble seeing where your crossings were and how your hand and wrist were positioned during the cross. Thanks for your great videos!

[@sandragayle7866]

I am not a pianist Josh but a lot of what you say hits home. I take your advice in my own practice and it works. I am a harpist. So thanks for a very clear and fresh approach to finger technique. Trust me it's works beautifully on the harp Strings. Appreciate you much.

[@carolsmith8756]

Really helpful, you've given me lots to think about as I''d been struggling with some Debussy arpeggios. I'm looking forward to practising tomorrow. and feeling hopeful!

[@beckywallenborn8307]

Fantastic tips. Thank you so much!

[@mambakroko.6975]

I too was looking specifically for the BFlat minor arpeggio...I knew Josh had such a vid...2 mins in we're talking abt his custom bench....Beggars dont chose. Thanks man.

[@emilynelson3504]

Thank you for these videos. I learn a lot from you as a teacher myself.

[@JordanEvansMusic]

Just what I needed super cool video!

[@marinanovak364]

Thank you so so much !!!! Fantastic time !!! Adorable Dr Wright From your explanation how to play those difficulties became much more easy and simple!!! Simplest is the best !!! The same wishes here !!! Stay safe and sound!!! Kind regards 🎋☘️

[@user-wy4rx6fp8u]

Thanks for sharing those wonderful tips~

[@multiSamP23]

I found this really useful, I am struggling a bit with the left hand in the Chopin Revolutionary study. This advice will help me a lot, I'm sure. Thanks Josh.

[@TheMotherOfBambi]

The point you made about how tou have to plant your feet a bit more open is so good! I had never thought about it but i definitely struggle with arpeggios as they move far away from the central register so this could really help :o I'll keep that in mind when I practice tomorrow

[@smipianist9374]

This is so helpful 👍🏾 I like to think of my hand movement as a "choreography" with tricky runs / arpeggios

[@R0M4N0KRY]

That's a great tip ! I found fast arpeggios really diffcult before, mostly because of the legato. Most teachers explain legato to beginners as an actual physical phenomenon : one key releasing after and only after another key is pressed. If you live by this rule, and you think you play legato like this, you'll have a hard time trying to play fast. I figured only much later that actual legato is more of a feeling, the way you phrase things and sing intervalls, and the way you transfer the "weight" from one key to another. As i understood that, i began practising differently and i found that fast, precise, legato arpeggios were possible. Anyway thanks Josh for your great videos ! Nice content as usual.

[@bokumo7063]

Interesting point. I play guitar also, and 'legato' by never breaking contact is impossible, plus there isn't a pedal. Legato on guitar is an impression I try to create with every opportunity to keep contact, so that the impression isn't lost to the listener when the hands have to break contact, as in chord switches.

[@HopperDragon]

​@@bokumo7063 guitar can execute true legato by bending or with hammer ones/pull offs

[@pedroganme2503]

Great Video!! Waiting for a Pro Practice in Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody NO. 6

[@Ariana-dn4mm]

woa that is completely revolutionary for me, I've never really worked on the easier parts

[@inglesurgente604]

Josh, you're amazing!!!!!!!

[@madinlancs]

Every inch of this man is beautiful.

[@ThePianoFortePlayer]

Thanks, great tip

[@JaimeJoseHernandez]

Thank you!

[@aliciamarcosmendiluce8570]

Hi from Spain! Thank you so much for your videos, I find it very instructive. I am an intermediet level I think. Im playing Czerny studys for finger dextricity and I have problems with rigid wrist, usually with left hand, and fast passages or doble notes. Could you make a video explaining doble notes with left hand. And how Get to sound clean and fast without eack? Thank you! Wish understand my english😊

[@topcutcenturion3474]

Thank you

[@dramione5559]

Josh, can you do a video on Fantastic dance by Shostakovich?

[@Piplectu]

Hey Josh, Do you write finger numbers in your music? If not, how do you remember finger numbers in your pieces?

[@lindaunger4233]

Omg, I needed this so much. I am practicing the arppegio of f sharp major right now. Thank you so much!

[@Dominique632]

I find the F♯ major arpeggio the MOST awkward arpeggio ever, I almost always miss the thumb tuck on the 2nd F♯

[@ElieElKhoury19]

Same! I find that having flatter fingers while playing that arpeggio makes it easier, because you're less likely to slip or miss a black key.

[@beakless_duck]

I actually use 241 for the right hand

[@MathieuPrevot]

What about A♯ m/M ?

[@paulwilliams1310]

For me the two most difficult arpeggios are the F# major root and Eb Minor root. All black keys. Feels so awkward.

[@cristianbanu3165]

That actually worked ☺️

[@velcroman11]

During each practice session, how much time or percentage of practice session would you suggest to practice techniques such as this one to become proficient?

[@henryzhang2992]

Do you have any tips for all-black arpeggios like f# major or Eb minor? I've always felt like these arpeggios need a special approach to practicing them because of the unique hand position and extreme finger precision required to not slip off the keys

[@hopesonmakokha5217]

Damn that's true i always have trouble with F# major 🤔

[@antimatter2376]

I usually just brace the gap, it seems unavoidable, but it can help with a higher bench position because you have more room for that rotation from C# to F#

[@JaySuryavanshiMusic]

Henry Zhang Actually, B♭ minor arpeggio is more difficult than a G♭ major or E♭ minor arpeggios because the Bb arpeggio has two close notes Bb and Db and then, I think where we struggle is from Db to F and F to Bb.

[@henryzhang2992]

@@JaySuryavanshiMusic You're right - That is a tricky spot in the arpeggio. But for me, Eb minor is a killer because it ALSO includes two close notes (Eb and Gb) after a gap (Bb to Eb).

[@JaySuryavanshiMusic]

@@henryzhang2992 Yeah! Just have to follow Ling Ling

[@fadymosaad6941]

how to deal with annoying sweaty hands???

[@kram21]

It would be more helpful if the camera view was looking over the hands( top view)

[@elbarnashawipiano]

Hey josh great video but I actually have a question I was hoping you could answer. I was actually recently struggling with a pretty big chords on the left and right hand. These chords range from 10ths to as far as 12ths. I’m a piano player that has relatively small hands but I could always find away around the big stretches but for these kinds of chords I really can’t. I was just wondering if you had some tips, thanks again.

[@KarMa-lx6oq]

if you can't arpeggiate it, exclude the fifths too make it easier. if not then its probably too risky to play that piece without injury. If you want to play it, rewrite the chords into a similar voicing that gives the same effect.

[@Dominique632]

I feel your struggle, it sucks having small hands as a pianist, can barely reach a 9th man, never mind a 10th :/

[@non-youtuber]

Hungarian Rhapsody No 6 Octave part and other hard parts

[@pattieharley1563]

I hate my left hand es minor - only black keys and small hands :-(

[@Daniel-wj5tl]

7:00

[@saptaksoctave8068]

Black keys matter... Thanks Josh 🙏🏼

[@godfreykimali5200]

Can you help me next time teacher to show nearly clear your camera so that we can see well keys when you touch them

[@e.hutchence-composer8203]

F# major sent me here...

[@HarryPotter-pl2xu]

I hate e♭ minor and G♭major arpeggio

[@clashclan387]

i hope hes not spending time with his uncle in India right now....

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