Technique and methods
11 posts
Started 18 Jan 2017
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A pianist
Original post
HELLO,
i have really bad back ache whenever im playing,is it because im sitting incorrecly or is there just a limit on how long its possible to practice without pain and does it have any thing to do with being in shape?
-also can you please explaine me what is the difference or the benifets of playing with a high or low wrist?
thanks a lot
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Alanfraserpiano
It is possible to play all day without pain if you're doing it right. I had lower back pain when younger. It was actually related to weak hands more than poor posture!
As for wrist position: higher wrist to play loud, lower to play soft.
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A pianist
WHAT DOES "WEAK HANDS" MEAN?
A
A pianist
My hands didn't know how to stand up on th keyboard. They were overcollapsed. They felt and acted weak. My fingers didn't move enough, and so there was tension in my body trying to make up for this lack of activity in the hand itself. Of course it didn't work, hence the lower back pain.
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A pianist
so, for how long would you say it is possible sitting and practicing without getting up and feeling no back pain if the use of the body is right?
A
A pianist
indefinitely!
A
A pianist
question about the stomach...some teachers told me to loose it completely and others said that it shouldnt be completely loose. what is your opinion about that?
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A pianist
Loosen it completely.
A
A pianist
THANK YOU!
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A pianist
If you are doing right, you can play all the time without pain. If you have pains, it means your back is enduring too much, you should stand up for a while, and do some small exercises.
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