Shoulders
14 videos tagged with this topic.
Chapter 6 - The Oranguthumb
Standing up on the thumb to strengthen its sense of structure. This video demonstrates a dynamic exercise that involves moving the thumb in different directions while engaging the entire body, designed to improve shoulder mobility and flexibility through guided movements and stretches
Chapter 1 - Variations on the floating arm
Alan is emphasizing the importance of keeping the elbow low and wrist flexible while playing, particularly for a student recovering from a shoulder injury
Pianimals warmup excericises intro - Connecting hands and body
A detailed demonstration on how the shoulder acts as a conduit between the hand and body during piano playing, emphasizing natural movements that allow the entire body to participate in creating music
Enhancing piano technique through shoulder engagement and hand positioning
Alan guides a student through improvements in playing technique, focusing on shoulder engagement, proper hand positioning, and lifting the second knuckle to create more fluid, resonant sounds during performance
Mastering octave technique through proper shoulder and hand coordination
Play octaves effectively by integrating proper shoulder movement, torso engagement, and metacarpal joint positioning to create a synchronized, tension-free technique
The brain creates limitations to go along with other limitations
Brain took a local problem and globalized it to the whole body
If you know what your doing you can do it really well
Alan talks more about how to become confident at the piano
Injury Journal - Diaphragm Hip Joint Shoulder Hand
Latest update from Alan on his injury (April 2019)
Mephisto Waltz Rockets
Alan is attempting to not only avoid the injury but actually heal his shoulder by approaching this segment properly
Taking the Pressure Off the Neck
Cramped shoulders and how Tai Chi helps with that
The Difference Between Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Method
Also, how to free up shoulders from tension
Improve the Eye-Shoulder Relationship for Enhanced Sight-Reading Part 1
2 part ATM from Ottawa 2015