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Tension doesn't have to be bad

Tension doesn't have to be bad

Respect the skeletal structure and function

tension skeleton
scheduleJan 29, 2023
personAlan Fraser

Basics of piano somatics

Episode 1 - What is arm weight piano technique? access_time 01:42
Episode 2 - What about finger action piano school? access_time 01:41
Episode 3 - Is there a way to get the best elements from all these piano schools? access_time 02:14
Episode 4 - What about articulations or orchestration while playing the piano? access_time 02:56
Episode 5 - Biceps and triceps are a very important muscles in piano playing access_time 03:54
Episode 6 - Tension doesn't have to be bad access_time 02:43 visibility
Episode 7 - Your piano practice should be a reflection of your mind flow access_time 04:40
Episode 8 - You need to practice intelectually access_time 04:47
Episode 9 - We have to move the thumb without "limping" access_time 04:34
Episode 10 - How to get a smooth scale? access_time 01:46
Episode 11 - Descending scales access_time 00:56
Episode 12 - Do you flop your hand while you plays scales or put the thumb under? access_time 02:04
Episode 13 - Maintain the standing function of the hand access_time 04:26
Episode 14 - Thenar and hypothenar muscles are of utmost importance access_time 02:14
Episode 15 - The real power muscles of the hand access_time 03:55
Episode 16 - How should you actually play forte? access_time 04:10