Wide Leaps and Jumps

Accuracy Across Wide LeapsWide leaps — jumping more than an octave between consecutive notes — require arm-level navigation rather than finger-level. The arm must "fly" to the target, landing accurately without looking down.Leap TechniqueBallistic motion: The arm moves in an arc, like throwing a ball. Launch from the current position, curve through the air, land on the target.Target preparation: Before..

The full lesson continues with step-by-step practice, worked examples, and the end-of-lesson quiz.