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Arm extension

Technique and methods 2 posts Started 18 Jan 2017

A pianist

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HI QUESTION- whenever I play i have noticed that moving the entire arm forwards relieves tension in the entire hand-why is that?

Alanfraserpiano

The hand is trying to stand up. Moving the arm forward helps it do that. AFF

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