Thank you for making this video as a 22 yr old with baby hands (literally everyone who meets me points that out 😂I'm tired of it) I sometimes get discouraged thinking I couldn't play well ! But I'm now feeling more motivated!!!
@djpollo24742 жыл бұрын
Did you keep playing?
@mickeymicks70712 жыл бұрын
@@djpollo2474 lol funny you ask now 😂 since I started working I've not touched the piano in months, I learn by muscle memory since I can't read sheet music, hopefully I haven't forgotten too much
@mickeymicks7071 Жыл бұрын
@@chopholtz4950 what???
@katttttt Жыл бұрын
@@mickeymicks7071hm just guessing but I think he has smaller hands compared to his body size
@Uncle_Bob_K4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one that has to 'cheat" by playing octaves at the very tip of the keys like that. I have smaller hands and for me, trying to play the octave over the keys, I usually hit the second or seventh key while playing the octave over the top of the keys. Even then, it's still a stretch for me.
@heartyandsnowballgirl1584 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I struggle for doing octaves and my veins always pain after I play songs, and with watching you, that reduced! Thank you so much 😊
@Mr850man4 жыл бұрын
When I can't reach the notes I use my nose. I have broken it twice
@Daanlikkewaan4 жыл бұрын
I just roll my face all over the keys
@horaceh39484 жыл бұрын
@@Daanlikkewaan wow 2 talented rappers
@horowitz86803 жыл бұрын
now that's out of the box thinking right there
@asgarlimedia Жыл бұрын
Noted. Thanks.
@spark_art12 жыл бұрын
Fun fact. It’s not the hand that are the problem it’s the keys. The reason why Chopin and Beethoven were so good is be cause the keys were smaller or they just made them the right size for there hands. “Music basics” another pianest did a documentary on the keyboard with narrower sized keys . Now you don’t have to feel bad if you can’t play Beethoven ridiculously hard pieces.
@88steps812 жыл бұрын
That's the issue. Of course we can try rolling, jumping, swaping or skipping notes but that's not best solution. Keyboard size is discussed way less that it should. I can't belive that PASK managed to get only ~2k votes for their initiative that might bring the subject of changing standard 6.5 keyboard to the light
@orebelo5 ай бұрын
Well, that's not true, or at least not quite true. Piano keyboard sizes used to vary before becoming a de facto standard (165 mm per octave) in the late 19th century, but to a small degree. They generally varied between 158 and 165 mm. This helps a little, but for a modern 23.5mm key, 7mm at most for the entire octave is still not significant. If you read somewhere that the octave of Chopin's piano is equal to 6 white keys on the modern piano, it's miss information.
@mikelmao.2 жыл бұрын
yes, hand size does matter if you are going for virtuoso. It is impossible to keep your hands relaxed while playing rapid octaves or ninths if you have small hands. your best bet is to find a smaller-sized piano of some sort if possible.
@applejuices Жыл бұрын
Yeah it really does. My biggest stretch is a 10th from C to E and I have found some passages that are nearly impossible to play.
@Simon-xl1yz4 жыл бұрын
You heard it guys! Size doesn't matter.
@ryanxiety41214 жыл бұрын
Girlfriends around the world would like to disagree
@teish83933 жыл бұрын
She lyin
@ValkyRiver Жыл бұрын
Anyone who says that size doesn’t matter REALLY needs to try NARROW KEYS
@orebelo5 ай бұрын
This subject is always approached with the same excuses but the truth is that size matters. You can use as many trick/maneuver as you want, keeping other variables under control, if you had a greater reach, in addition to being less prone to injuries, you would have a greater performance. This is physics! Usain Bolt took advantage of the height and greater leg-to-body ratio and Michael Phelps also took advantage of the length of his arms and torso. Likewise, all pianists with long, thin fingers also have an advantage. This doesn't mean you can't play the piano, and if you're really good, you might even be able to play better than most, but that's until you find someone who is equally good but has a physical advantage. Just accept this fact, stop crying and if you really love to play piano, study/train as much as possible with wich you literally have at hand.
@nova41014 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! I just got my piano yesterday. One of the first things I did is see how far I can reach. I can comfortably play an octave by playing it at the very tip of the keys, but I really have to stretch to play a ninth.
@gauravprakash80074 жыл бұрын
Hey , you guys are amazing. The content is superb. I have request : can you guys make a series on harmonizing
@yuri66424 жыл бұрын
Thank you, like seriously! I found your channel like months ago and I can't believe it's so underrated. I hope many people who want to play the piano would find your channel, bc you really helped me so so much throughout the way. Last thing, sincerely, thank you for all the free content in your videos and sheets that most KZbin channels want us to pay for. This channel absolutely needs more recognition, keep doing the good work!
@ericmitchell93314 жыл бұрын
I've got small hands, but didn't realize it while growing up and learning to play the piano. I just kept playing and figured out how to make it work. It was only when I was an adult that i realized that a lot of great players often have gigantic hands. Oh well. Appreciate the video!
@marksgameoflife84464 жыл бұрын
Great intro with "Does size matter!?" Also the tip with the 7th chord really helped me when you showed how the inversion is much simpler. Still love the expressive way you use your small hands to explain things. Thanks for making learning to play fun and easy!
@TheSIGHTREADINGProject4 жыл бұрын
Same - I’m on 7ths. Procrastinating with a coffee right now as it happens 😂
@antonioamezquita51394 жыл бұрын
Sharing is caring! How lovely teacher she is!
@e.castlerock84544 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Not only am I short, but I also have small hands, and I hate both! I can reach an octave by playing at the edge of the keys, but many times (especially, playing fast), I also hit the adjacent keys. Also, even if I can make a stretch to play a chord, my 2, 3 or 4 fingers cannot always play the notes between fingers 1 and 5. Maybe I'm just not flexible. There's no way I can play even an easy version of Moonlight Sonata. Love your videos. By the way, your voice many times goes softer, and I have to keep backing up to listen again. Maybe that's just me as I've never seen anyone mention this.
@dimitreze4 жыл бұрын
size matters Maria João Pires can't play some Chopin songs because her hands are too small
@azurite64524 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I've ridiculously small hands for an adult and I've been worried that I won't be able to play certain things. You've put my mind at rest. I've also joined your online course and I'm enjoying it very much!
@PianoteOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Yay welcome!! I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Remember we're here for you if you EVER have questions! And feel free to pop into our weekly live Q&A sessions :)
@ValkyRiver Жыл бұрын
@@PianoteOfficial Have you heard of pianos with narrower keys?
@Fliegenpilz_Pilz2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, but why are there no pianos with smaller keys? Would be awesome!!!
@seabrookel50372 жыл бұрын
There are! :) KZbinr @musicalbasics has one with keys that are like 7/8th size or something? 3/4 size? I am realizing I need to go find that video and find out where he bought his cuz I want one too. 😆
@aloha10054 жыл бұрын
Very good tips, Lisa. Thanks
@JujYFru1T3 жыл бұрын
I dunno Lisa, I think my hands are tinier than yours (any other preemies here or...). That edge trick is super useful!! I can't get around the automatic tension when I have to stretch that far, so that'll save me some fatigue ^_^
@jo67315 ай бұрын
I know I'm coming in late, but I have tiny hands and am trying to learn "Don't Stop Believin'" but the octaves hate my wee digits. I'm also a preemie. My thumb and pinky are at 180 degrees.
@glamourandmoore3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! My hands are the same size as yours. I can't reach a 9th at all. Just a basic octave can be painful sometimes. Any tips for doing fast octave runs up the piano for small hands?? Thanks!
@johnelmersantos48424 жыл бұрын
I love this channel so much!!!!!!!!
@synchro5054 жыл бұрын
This video reminded me to practice chord inversion drills.
@timvivoda52084 жыл бұрын
Well would you prefer a free grand piano or a free harmonica .great lesson Tim from Australia .
@clintonglasener98664 жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY what I have been trying to improve on this week and I use the same edge of the key method you use but thank you so much for sharing this helpful video! I love being subscribed to your channel!
@ambarishroul72784 жыл бұрын
Wow that 9th chord goose bumps Can you make a lesson on extended chord which goes beyond 7th chords .
@PianoteOfficial4 жыл бұрын
They're so lovely right! We have a few lessons on chord extensions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5LKnq1oob-ed68 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnjPm4lpert_aZI
@VyNguyen-yo7lp4 жыл бұрын
Those tips are really helpful. Thank you so much
@zee91344 жыл бұрын
when you want to play Rachmaninoff but you have small hands :”(
@microitos97542 ай бұрын
Don’t be discouraged. Few people are 6’6” 💀
@ryanpatterson95264 жыл бұрын
I'm always jealous of some piano KZbinrs who have gigantic hands. They make it look so much easier!
@samsonjohn85704 жыл бұрын
New day new thing to learn thanku...
@andywoodward30974 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video for those of us with clumsy meat paws who lack the dexterity to keep each finger in its lane? Thank you in advance :)
@bestledisthe4 жыл бұрын
Practice Hanon
@PianoteOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Haha we have a great finger independence challenge that might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqKYpKdmq917aqs
@TheSIGHTREADINGProject4 жыл бұрын
‘Meat paws’This made me chuckle! ☺️
@mr.shredder54304 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial
@michaelelliott4224 Жыл бұрын
Playing 2 Octaves on my major scales with both hands has been tough since I have short fingers. Could you make me a piano practice plan if I send you some videos of how I play the piano? I want to get good enough so that when I go back to college I'll be in good shape. I'm working through Alfred's Group Piano for Adults book 1 second edition.
@musicmelany4 жыл бұрын
JUST WHAT I NEEDED❤️🙏
@saladmaster34964 жыл бұрын
its not that i have small hands...... i have HUGE NAILS!!!!!
@aanshuk4 жыл бұрын
You could always trim your nails.
@keithkunikida12224 жыл бұрын
Same as me MÄN
@payes1ytp7173 жыл бұрын
Cut them
@TheSIGHTREADINGProject4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ve just reached the page on root 7ths! Yeow!
@PianoAwesome4 жыл бұрын
Share the work... I like that!
@ma.rowellababalo19604 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your talents
@esolc1004 жыл бұрын
Thanks and also, I love the Palm Tree
@jeffh5388 Жыл бұрын
Great info. Thank you.
@scottm42674 жыл бұрын
great video. thank you
@atrocious_pr0xy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My hands are not necessarily small, but i work hard at my job and my hands hurt when stretching them..this should help.
@cariboux22 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Excellent info!
@vlaseansmithen33054 жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much! I remember asking that same question in an earlier video and it has been answered :)
@campersand27 ай бұрын
"Size doesn't matter" hits gently.
@liyakatbawade35464 жыл бұрын
Thanx
@yojimmcjapan77674 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I can take a lot away from this lesson.🤗🌈
@રાગા-RaaGaa Жыл бұрын
you cant always play keys on the edge. for eg. a b minor or major or f sharp major... for octaves
@GeorgetMarks Жыл бұрын
This really helps, but I need to play a 9th chord, and my left hand is occupied. What should I do?
@hangron8144 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the tips Lisa ! You are Amazing Teacher...I love the way you teach . I learns "Hallelujah" from you (Got it) Thanks again . Greeting from Toronto Canada :)
@theodorerodas8797 Жыл бұрын
Thanks girl
@cuzcocostco95133 жыл бұрын
OMG YES THANK YOU!!
@acheron44444 жыл бұрын
Nice advices, nice teacher
@mauricioflores37324 жыл бұрын
PLEASE, I beg to you to play a solo for 10 minutes at least. 👏🏻
@user-bs4rj1uu8n3 жыл бұрын
The longer you play piano, your hand muscles kind of stretch and become more flexible which makes it easier to reach octaves
@juliejules77802 жыл бұрын
What if you still can't reach it even if you stretch? Can we omit octaves?
@jacksonroberts88143 жыл бұрын
Please make a video about playing with big fingers that don’t fit between the black keys. I’m really struggling with my big fingers.
@christianboutonnet13814 жыл бұрын
Excellent...
@benjaminbrown52454 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how many times people have come to me and said this hahahaha!!! “I can’t play piano because I have to have long fingers!!” I say to them. “No... it takes effort on your part, but doesn’t matter how long or short your finger are. You can do it.” I don’t have the shortest finger i have very long fingers but they are fat hahahaha!!! Good for playing piano but this doesn’t mean at all like you stated on the video that someone with short fingers can’t play. I always tell people don’t tell yourself you can’t because you probably won’t do it. Tell yourself you can. Their is a will their is a way. Great video Lisa!!! Keep it up. Or the other thing I get too from people is they wil say “oh. You have great piano playing hands, but I don’t have the fingers like you do to play.” That gets me very time. I say back to them. “Yes. You can do it you just have to bee determined and willing to put forth effort and good hard work.” Doesn’t matter the finger length. Hahahaha!!
@JustForTheLooks Жыл бұрын
And what if it's larger than an octave?
@whosab4 жыл бұрын
Can you do a tutorial on when there was me and you by Vanessa Hudgens on the piano
@jmcg83064 жыл бұрын
Small hands represent! 🖐🏼Thank you!
@amvlogs20954 жыл бұрын
Wow this was inspiratinal😗😗
@joginderkumar37654 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@Coouge3 жыл бұрын
Can’t reach A2 and C4 :(
@ValkyRiver Жыл бұрын
You can on a 7/8 size keyboard!
@Yuheon2 жыл бұрын
Thank you really, I’m gonna practice your tips for sure! ❤️✨
@doomus_ Жыл бұрын
"just use a pedal" me with a midi: *sobbing on the floor*
@Isingbadbutiamaswiftie4 жыл бұрын
I have small hands. Thank you for this video
@juicymuscprod96242 жыл бұрын
So if I have small hands and can barely pass an octave, I can still play atinpianos cover of order 66? (The one from the movies, not the clone wars show)
@FavJam4 жыл бұрын
Your hands are by no means small. They’re average size. I have small hands and your hands are huge compared to mine. It grinds my gear.
@jasonb55963 жыл бұрын
I'm having trouble with big chords that include flats. Playing B flat and D flat with my 1 and 5 and my 3 on the F keys.
@kimjongun50732 жыл бұрын
maybe because the keys and music were not designed for small hands. there are pianos with smaller keys
@ValkyRiver Жыл бұрын
Perfect. We need more narrow keys.
@hearitplayit10494 жыл бұрын
I tell my students this all the time!
@raquelchicajazz1212 жыл бұрын
So my hands are small and eventually managed to play legato octaves but am having a hard time doing salsa patters with octaves - its more of a struggle with the inner fingers. Any suggestions on how to approach this?
@justinle62952 жыл бұрын
How do I play on my left hand: a, e, C sharp chord? It’s literally too far for me
@ValkyRiver Жыл бұрын
Narrow keys?
@literallyamonkey8814 жыл бұрын
What about Rachmaninoff?
@englishrosemania10454 жыл бұрын
That's my big problems, thanks.
@ariellelosar37262 жыл бұрын
omg I've been playing for YEARS and I didn't think of this... I would just avoid octaves because my hands are tiny 😭
@orebelo5 ай бұрын
This subject is always approached with the same excuses but the truth is that size matters. You can use as many trick/maneuver as you want, keeping other variables under control, if you had a greater reach, in addition to being less prone to injuries, you would have a greater performance. This is physics! Usain Bolt took advantage of the height and greater leg-to-body ratio and Michael Phelps also took advantage of the length of his arms and torso. Likewise, all pianists with long, thin fingers also have an advantage. This doesn't mean you can't play the piano, and if you're really good, you might even be able to play better than most, but that's until you find someone who is equally good but has a physical advantage. Just accept this fact, stop crying and if you really love to play piano, study/train as much as possible with wich you literally have at hand.
@johnelmersantos48424 жыл бұрын
Is it okay to practice every other day??
@abrannan4 жыл бұрын
It’s better than practicing every third day, or once a week, or never. Do what you can. One note: studies have shown that shorter, more frequent practice sessions can be better for music and second languages. So, instead of aiming for an hour a day, aim for 4, 15 minute practice sessions.
@PianoteOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Andrew has great advice!
@johnelmersantos48424 жыл бұрын
Pianote who’s andrew???
@johnelmersantos48424 жыл бұрын
Oh! Didn’t see, thank andrew!!
@cletusbeauregard19724 жыл бұрын
should've played that Jewel song
@rodrigoappendino3 жыл бұрын
Well, it's allowed to split the work between the two hands, but I can't play gymnopedie well if I can't just make my left hand jump and play a ninth alone, while my right hand is already being used.
@Ben-uj6qk4 жыл бұрын
I have small hands and i can play perfectly!
@inaayaqasim19364 жыл бұрын
Same here
@Sakura-oc9lh3 жыл бұрын
What if you can't split a big chord between the hands because your other hand is busy playing it's own chord?
@monicaleigh76414 ай бұрын
My pinkies are really under developed. All my fingers are curved and the tendons between my pinky and ring finger are so under developed that I can't reach the octave even playing on the edges without bending my hand / wrist to a very uncomfortable position which causes extra mistakes. Do you have a way that I can overcome all that? Is there a style of variation to octaves or other distanced notes that I can do to still create the same sounds without it sounding too unlike the notes I'm trying to play? I'm an amateur and really would like to be able to develop my skills without the difficulty of my left hand not being able to make the stretch. I'm basically playing with 3 fingers and a thumb on that hand because of the physical discomfort. My ring finger often has to play the role of my pinky finger.
@monicaleigh76414 ай бұрын
The problem is also the same with my right hand as they are both developed the same
@ikanny69674 жыл бұрын
What if they are too big? And you fingers just don't fit between the black keys?
@johnelmersantos48424 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video!!! My hands are so small I’m ten years old.
@bboomermike21262 жыл бұрын
I really have small hands. Even playing on the edges I am one note short of an octave. Does anyone make finger extensions?
@ValkyRiver Жыл бұрын
No need for finger extensions; narrow keys suffice.
@kyrgyzmanman45074 жыл бұрын
Motion of the ocean is important 🤣
@naveenverma76094 жыл бұрын
Wanna know about finger exercise... to improve speed..🙁
@PianoteOfficial4 жыл бұрын
We have a few! Speed drills: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIHHp4qih8eEopI Finger Speed Exercises: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imTRdJ2idtlke9k Good luck!
@MadMusician4 жыл бұрын
How you teach the things you teach: can I use those methods for when I teach how to play the piano? I know the piano better than any other mechanical instrument and also want to be able to teach how to play it in a course. Is it okay if I use the small technique tips that you share from this in that course?
@PianoteOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Of course! I think as teachers we all pick up techniques and tips from each other. It's all about helping more people learn the piano :)
@MadMusician4 жыл бұрын
I forget sometimes exactly how I'm playing it because I've been playing it for so long that it feels almost like it's too much second nature if I'm to teach it. That's why I'm asking for permission.
@markellis86214 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m new to your channel and just learning the piano. I’m really enjoying your channel and wondered if I could request a song that I really like on the piano for me to learn. Song is “imagine” by John Lennon.
@markellis86214 жыл бұрын
Sorry just found tutorial on your channel thanks.
@eboyeman84574 жыл бұрын
0:00 that's what my girl says😭🏌️♂️
@user-anot53ou1 Жыл бұрын
This only works when playing the white keys but if the chords have black keys mixed in, this is not possible
@djsampha11 күн бұрын
I play D.S 5.5
@Anne-sd1pu3 жыл бұрын
I'm sad, my hands are really small, I can't reach an octave not even like that 😔...
@ValkyRiver Жыл бұрын
Narrow keys anyone?
@holiflower68332 жыл бұрын
My hands are even smaller at 16cm stretching my hands
@petercruz62684 жыл бұрын
I have big hands... it can reach an octave... but I still mind this video...
@keithkunikida12224 жыл бұрын
My hand can stretch a tenth but for ppl with small hands, all you need is to do hand stretches from time to time, maybe learning Chopin or from composers that can stretch tenths to train your hands to shape.