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Posture & Hand Position

Sitting at the Piano Good posture is the foundation of piano playing. Poor habits now lead to tension and injury later. Let's build the right foundation from day one. Bench Height &…

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Lesson 3 of 15 in Piano Discovery

Sitting at the Piano Good posture is the foundation of piano playing. Poor habits now lead to tension and injury later. Let's build the right foundation from day one. Bench Height & Distance Height: Sit so your forearms are roughly parallel to the floor when your fingers rest on the keys. Your elbows should be slightly above the key surface...

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