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As a perfectionist, it really helps hearing that these things don't have to be so precise. A "golden zone" is much more manageable. Thank you.
@pianocareer 6 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Yes, piano playing is a flexible art. WHAT we wish to express always comes first. HOW we do it (posture, technique etc.) is a consequence of that. There are obviously general rules based on the physiology of the human body - but these rules exist to empower us (and offer us more freedom of expression) - definitely not to constrict us :). Enjoy your practice! ;)
@TheButterflyProductionHouse 9 жыл бұрын
This video drastically changed my playing.Watched the video atleast thrice.Thank you.
@pianocareer 9 жыл бұрын
Butterfly Studios You're very welcome! Enjoy your practice! :)))
@yoan26sept 12 жыл бұрын
So clear, so straightforward, no stress!!! I love these videos!!! Well done!
@WilsonS 12 жыл бұрын
i learned how to play piano from your videos. i want to thank you for all that you've put out there to help people like me who don't currently have time for a teacher. I actually already wrote a song after about 1.5 months of playing and learning from your videos. I provided a video response with the song in case you're curious to listen. thanks again
@raghavagarwal6363 3 жыл бұрын
It is so nice of you ma'am that you are have replyed to almost everyone even though this video is more than 10 years old. Also the video was very insightful and helped me a lot. Thank you
@pianocareer 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Raghav! I do my best to reply to all my KZfaq videos - including the oldest ones :).
@pianocareer 11 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! ;) Besides incorrect posture, another cause of arm tiredness can be an incorrect key attack (playing from the separate movement of your fingers, without involving the arms in the process and without relaxing the wrists). Good luck! ;)
@pianocareer 11 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! ;)
@Bonecrusher27WTF 13 жыл бұрын
Your English vocabulary is excellent! Very clear instruction, thanks!
@namiphotography 10 жыл бұрын
I studied piano from age 9 to 15, besides casually sitting down to play every now and then during my high school years, I stopped dedicatedly playing. I truly regret that I didn't stay on top of it. Now, at age 23, i've started playing again and this video helped me with the essential steps to take before even making a sound with the instrument, so thank you!
@pianocareer 10 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Nathan! I'm happy that you enjoyed your video - and I wish you lots of good luck in resuming your practice! Enjoy every step of the way!!! :)
@swghsband 10 жыл бұрын
We used your video today in our Piano Class! Thank you for posting!
@pianocareer 10 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You're very welcome! :)))
@LucasOliveira-df3de 6 жыл бұрын
I've been playing the piano for about 2 years (I got the money to buy a digital piano, but unfortunatelly not classes) and I'm self taught. I suddenly see this video and realize that all these 2 years of practice were done in a wrong way. I finally can "feel" the piano, instead of just playing the notes. Thank you teacher!
@pianocareer 6 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Enjoy your practice! ;)
@pianocareer 10 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! :)
@pianocareer 11 жыл бұрын
The middle C is the usual 'center' - but aligning your position with the middle E is ok as well :).
@javigo2009 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Spain! You're so, so clear!
@ivandantas5065 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a violinist who is trying to improve my poor piano technique during quarantine - so I was really happy when I heard a fews notes of the Chaconne!
@pianocareer 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ivan! Yes, I absolutely love the Chaconne - I played Busoni's transcription many years ago :).
@pianocareer 11 жыл бұрын
Hola! You're very welcome! ;)
@pianocareer 11 жыл бұрын
Hi! You're very welcome! Don't forget to watch my other videos that are available on KZfaq - you'll discover many tips that will help you to solve your wrist problem. You can also find a detailed article about dealing with piano-related hand injuries on my site (1st link in description box). Enjoy and good luck! ;)
@philipconnolly648 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I deal with posture (Ergonomics), as regards office desks/keyboards and I recognised many years ago, having your elbows 'LEVEL', with the top of the work surface, as oft recommended by Best Practice Guides, will cause wrist-curl and ultimately, turtle-necking. However, by raising your chair to whereby your elbow is approximately 2/3 cm above the working surface, gravity enables your shoulders to properly relax and align by your torso and you can then exert adequate leverage and purchase upon the keyboard. Its just a great deal more comfortable and comfort, breeds concentration. An interesting and apt simile then.
@MiltRodgers Жыл бұрын
I've watched quite a few videos that conflict with that which is in writing. This is the first that tells me to have my elbows slightly higher that the keyboard. I find that to be the most comfortable position
@pianocareer Жыл бұрын
Hi Milt! The higher the elbows - the more leverage we have while playing, and the easier it is to channel weight into the keys. Yes, the 'default' position is to align the elbows with the keys. However, for people with light bones (such as myself) the extra leverage is a great advantage. The exact 'angle' is not important (as long as the elbows are not BELOW the keys). What matters is comfort, freedom of movement and energy-efficient playing :).
@brendanm6921 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! You are absolutely correct about one of the most crucial things being a positive attitude. I'm sure that every single one of us has had times where we've tried to play while not in a very good mood and our playing is just terrible as a result. I really like the analogy of visualising a dome underneath the fingers. That's very useful to figure out the correct shape to play with. Overall, I think my biggest obstacle is tension. I'm often catching myself being too rigid and tight when I play. Thanks for the video :)
@pianocareer 3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, Brendan! Thank you for your appreciation! :)
@pianocareer 11 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Enjoy your practice! ;)
@aeipathyedits7273 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, I’m a beginner at piano, I used to take pianos lessons a few years ago but I didn’t get very far and the lessons were quite expensive. Now I’ve been trying to get back into playing the piano, I’ve been learning tutorials from KZfaq and this video really helped me! 💖
@pianocareer 3 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear that! Enjoy your practice! ;)
@pianocareer 12 жыл бұрын
Hi! You need to learn the correct key attack (watch my free video on this subject), the 'whole arm action' principle - and also the basics of correct, relaxed, mindful practice. These secrets of the Russian piano school will transform your playing skills! You can find lots of detailed exclusive video practice guides on this subject on my Piano Coaching Program at Piano Career Academy (the link is in the description box). Good luck! ;)
@IAMAG00DB0Y 12 жыл бұрын
this video is so clear that i am speechless.
@pianocareer 13 жыл бұрын
Thank you - I'm really glad that you liked my tutorial! ;)
@theuniverseisinme7407 9 жыл бұрын
This video is EXACTLY what I've been searching for and I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. I've recently begun to teach myself how to play (as a hobby), and the couple of books I've bought don't necessarily go in depth about the little things that end up being super important like elbow & wrist positioning. So thank you! I will be queuing up all your videos right now. :)
@pianocareer 9 жыл бұрын
theuniverseisinme You're very welcome! :) By the way, you can learn how to play piano from scratch, in an enjoyable progressive manner, by following my step-by-step Video Course for Beginners (that you can find in the Members Area at PianoCareerAcademy.com). More info about this Course (and the functionality of my Piano Coaching Program) in our super-detailed FAQs (www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/) - focusing on questions No. 17 and 18 (about the Course for Beginners) and No. 1 and 2 (about what is included in the membership). Good luck and enjoy your practice! ;)
@tinaswan1 11 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so mucho for your teaching! I hope to be able to put your advise into practise with my piano.
@vincesina9786 8 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to see that I can just use a chair to play. I see alot of pianists saying you need that 200$ adjustable bench, which I was trying to avoid. Thank you for the lesson. I'm just starting out. :)
@pianocareer 8 жыл бұрын
+Vincent Awaree You're very welcome! Yes, there are many ways of adjusting the height of a bench/chair - and while adjustable benches are obviously very comfortable, they are definitely not the only option. Enjoy your practice - and don't miss my step-by-step Video Course for Beginners (which you can find in the Members Area of my Piano Coaching Program at PianoCareerAcademy.com).
@jennyding96 8 жыл бұрын
Very good video to guide me to learn playing piano.I like it so much! Thanks for your teaching !
@pianocareer 8 жыл бұрын
+Jenny Ding You're very welcome! Enjoy your practice! :)))
@TheHappyjazzy 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for very nice and clear tips. I have problem in right wrist, because of preparin my entrance examination, perhaps in a "wrong" way. Tomorrow I'll watch again your video before I start practicing. :)
@astalavistasandy 12 жыл бұрын
firstly, you have a lovely accent..secondly, nice video and very simple instructions..thirdly, you r very beautiful and the grace you have while playing is amazing ...so to sum up, thank you for the video.
@clavdig 11 жыл бұрын
My forearms get tired easily. I think I have not had proper posture. Your video is invaluable to analysing where my posture is wrong. Thank you!
@pianocareer 12 жыл бұрын
Hi! :) Did you read my article about dealing with hand injuries and muscle pain? The main cause of wrist pain is tension, lack of flexibility and incorrect, mechanical practice. You can watch many detailed exclusive video tutorials that will show you how to practice correctly, in a relaxed manner, on the Private Member Forum at Piano Career Academy dot com (see link in description box). Write me an email if you have other questions! ;)
@Gachitadamunga 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you, a very generous explanation.
@richrokk 12 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video, I've bookmarked your website and will be using it frequently! The information here is really useful right away and it helped me instantly. Unfortunately I have to act as my own teacher right now and your help is invaluable to me.
@ru7547 3 жыл бұрын
I am a 20 years old beginner and I was confused about how i should sit in a proper way. your video helped me a lot thanks ^^
@pianocareer 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! :)
@burgerkalif 9 жыл бұрын
Great video! As I'm mostly self-taught I suffer from some bad habits when it comes to technique. I recently discovered that I tend to bend my fingers upwards when I play chords in the left hand (mostly jazz comping). I have a hard time correcting this -- it feels like I'm starting all over again. However, doing that waving motion with the wrist, hand and arm in between chords actually helps. Thank you for this vid!
@pianocareer 9 жыл бұрын
+Mikael Flarup Bagger Hi Mikael! I'm happy that this tutorial was helpful! ;) Make sure you also watch my more recent free KZfaq tutorials, for example kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8WYdLebztfGYps.html or kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcWDnLuJ08e9f40.html. You can also learn how to play piano correctly, in a professional ergonomic manner, by watching my tutorials at PianoCareerAcademy.com. Find out more about the functionality of this program by reading our detailed FAQs (www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/). Good luck and enjoy your practice! ;)
@SlobodanIOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
I came to see the correct piano posture, I stayed because of how beautiful you are and then I fell in love when you started to talk about nobility. For sure we need some technique but in the end, it is all about playing with honesty, nobility, and love, and that is what brings people to a higher state of consciousness. Thank you.
@pianocareer 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your appreciation, Slobodan! ;)
@tubeVault 7 жыл бұрын
Beautifully explained. I'm going for piano classes and completed nearly 6 sessions, my teacher expects me to figure out such details. Wish someone could explain like you do in my classes. I'm learning more from online tutorials like this. Thank you for the posting this video.
@pianocareer 7 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm really happy that you enjoyed this tutorial! ;) By the way, you can find many hundreds of other detailed tutorials (including step-by-step Courses) in the Members Area of my Piano Coaching Program at PianoCareerAcademy.com :).
@chrisshotwell4442 9 жыл бұрын
After years of poor piano posture I recently discovered the importance of keeping my back straight while playing. I grew up hunching over the piano and neither of my long-time teachers ever corrected me. No wonder I didn't practice enough - my back was aching and I was playing with way too much effort since I was putting too much weight in my hands! I just played for an hour and a half without fatigue simply from sitting up straight!
@pianocareer 9 жыл бұрын
Chris Shotwell Hi Chris! I'm happy that my tutorial was helpful - and that you discovered how important a straight back is, no matter if we talk about piano playing or life in general :). Besides being pain-free, ergonomic practice is also the most efficient way of achieving great expressiveness and a brilliant technique. Good luck and keep the spirit! ;)
@eefunhuang6958 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing, I got good learning from your video 11 years ago!
@pianocareer Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Eefun! This is actually my very first video tutorial - and what a journey it has been! 😊 11 years (and almost 1000 tutorials) later, PianoCareerAcademy is going strong! 😎
@user-xi6nw8ms2b 3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much!! this is so detailed, every video i watched wasnt very detailed so i always played with the wrong posture. i'll try this tomorrow when i have time!
@pianocareer 3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm happy to hear that this tutorial was helpful!
@evillano 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very helpful. God bless you.
@Kramastrastus 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tips. Now I am sounding much better.
@pianocareer 8 жыл бұрын
+Alberto Mayer You're very welcome! ;)
@ngrealtors 11 жыл бұрын
you are beautiful. Your teaching is very clear. Thanks
@pianocareer 13 жыл бұрын
@Bonecrusher27WTF Thank you for your comment! More videos are coming soon! ;)
@bzeliotis 7 жыл бұрын
Very clear and communicative teaching that inspires confidence. You show the full breadth of how music and posture are linked!
@pianocareer 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@jamien.5528 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! As someone who has been playing piano for 9 years, this video is still extremely valuable.
@pianocareer 5 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear that! Enjoy your practice! ;)
@TheOpoh16 12 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! : ) Look forward watching your other videos. Thanks for making all of this. : )
@Tolbiny 5 ай бұрын
Wonderful advice, thank you from England.
@pianocareer 5 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm happy you enjoyed this video! ;)
@petrajordanmusic 5 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful! I wasn't aware of some things that I was doing wrong and started feeling pain in my hands (again, after many years ago when I first encountered carpal tunnel syndrome.) I'm gonna watch my posture closely but after practicing a bit according to your tips, it already feels so much better! Thank you
@pianocareer 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Petra! My pleasure! I'm really happy to hear that this video was helpful! By the way, you can also read my free article on this topic (how to get rid of piano-related tension and pain) - it is the answer to question No. 31 from our FAQs (www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/). I hope it helps! :)
@junksabs 12 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! I realize I'm all wrong in my playing!!!! Thank you so much.
@rich3419 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful advice. Very applicable to all the arts and to do many other things we do in life. Thank you!
@pianocareer 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rich! :))
@pianocareer 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you! No, I am not Spanish :). Go to my website (first link in description box) to find out more about me :).
@vraidevrai7643 12 жыл бұрын
once more the russian school of piano is the best, at least the most complete. ( though among the greatest pianists, many are not russians)
@_pennybags6210 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this video was really helpful for a beginner
@pianocareer 5 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy to hear that! :) Enjoy your practice!
@Echelon111999 7 жыл бұрын
You have a flawless voice ma'am...so calming to be honest. Thanks for the marvelous tutorial video!
@pianocareer 7 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! ;)
@andrewwright6893 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant thank you
@pianocareer 3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! :)
@pianocareer 12 жыл бұрын
@kevinlivecomau Thank you for your comment! I'll reply to your question on my site in a few moments! ;)
@RobertoGarcia-mc1eq 10 жыл бұрын
cool thank u have great day
@pianocareer 10 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! ;)
@chrisang64 7 жыл бұрын
Watching that was relaxing enough already.😉 Will sure keep your advice in mind, though. Thanks!
@pianocareer 7 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! ;)
@chrisang64 7 жыл бұрын
Oh! Don't mention it, Ma'am. Thank YOU for taking time and effort in sharing what you have, being an inspiration and a teacher!👌 Hope you continue and never get tired. Best of luck, Madam!
@pianocareer 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :))
@claitontesch 12 жыл бұрын
Very useful indeed, thanks!!!
@DavilmarBiggs 10 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Presentation you are Great!!!!!
@pianocareer 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :))
@ianparker5007 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Nice and clear lesson
@pianocareer 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ian! ;)
@pianocareer 12 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jean ;)
@pianocareer 12 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Christopher! ;)
@jaeisjaeing 2 жыл бұрын
this video is so detailed also it was posted on my birthday omg
@hornet224 4 жыл бұрын
You are a ballet dancer on the keyboard. It is remarkable how you can make the piano project sound so well without physical strain. Lovely.
@pianocareer 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Physical strain is not needed if we use ergonomic techniques (and pre-hearing). I teach how to do all this on PianoCareerAcademy.com :).
@pianocareer 12 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ;) Besides the articles and videos available on Piano Career, you can also find hundreds of exclusive tutorials on the Private Members Forum at Piano Career Academy (second link in description box) - PLUS the possibility of receiving in-depth personalized answers to all your piano questions. Good luck and enjoy your practice! ;)
@bookingforewordtoit Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! Thank you
@pianocareer Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! 🥰
@pianocareer 12 жыл бұрын
@WilsonS Thank you! ;) I'm glad I could help! Thanks also for sharing your piece - it's beautiful!!! You can play so well only after 1.5 months of practicing? Great job!!!! :))) Little tip: don't forget about the 'gradual' key attack and make sure that your sound is both deep and soft! Always 'press' the keys - never 'strike' them! Also, pay more attention to wrist relaxation and flexibility ;) Good luck!!!
@reflexojustin 6 жыл бұрын
Battle fingers ready for Relaxed Cat Battle!! I like how you include examples from masters of the past. On the topic of 'straight back', I have heard people - yoga teachers, other 'body-mind' people - talk about 'long' or 'tall' back/ spine instead of a 'straight' one, because for some, especially men, a 'straight' back means a tense militaristic posture and possibly attitude. The structure of the spine itself contains 'healthy curves' in its optimal alignment (as I'm sure you know.) However I think you make it crystal clear that overall the physical and mental attitude should be 'relaxed,' "after that comes everything else"! Thanks for another great lesson! :)
@pianocareer 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Justin! Thank you for sharing these terms - they are excellent! :)) Back in 2011 (when this video was recorded) my English vocabulary had some limits LOL, and I'm constantly working to correct that. Thank you so much for your appreciation! :))
@reflexojustin 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ilinca! Your English was great then LOL
@trampismat 5 жыл бұрын
0:39 headphones magically appear below white wall clock. Thanks so much PianoCareer for a fabulous posture heads-up!
@pianocareer 5 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy you enjoyed this video! Yes, magic was definitely present in that studio when I was recording! :)))
@wisheye1 12 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@GuyMannDudeTheOnly 4 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Great ! Love everything you talked about !
@pianocareer 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jbsmithsax 10 жыл бұрын
This is my FAVORITE video of yours so far. :)
@pianocareer 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks! ;)
@pianocareer 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@dancegod1691 5 жыл бұрын
Great video and great playing. Thank you for the advice, this is going to help me a lot as I learn. Also you're very well spoken and look gorgeous, by the way!
@pianocareer 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your appreciation! :))
@haodong1401 6 жыл бұрын
So informative! Best piano ever for beginners. Thank you so much for the video.
@pianocareer 6 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Thank you so much for your appreciation! :)
@aamidjaythreepointoh 9 жыл бұрын
Ilinca, Thank you so much for your generous online lessons. I have only been playing for 11 years, but that's enough time to develop some bad habits. Concentrating on some of the elusively rudimentary instructions you present has brought me forward as a pianist in the last 8 months or so. Have you ever considered a video conference lesson where you would be able to respond to questions rapidly and demonstrate answers?
@pianocareer 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) 'Reply to piano questions' and 'rapidly' are two mutually exclusive concepts when it comes to professional piano playing LOL - because quality and speed don't like each other much, especially when it comes to such a complex art as ours. That's why on PianoCareerAcademy.com (my Piano Coaching Program), I focus on creating in-depth, detailed, very comprehensive video tutorials (many of them being inspired from the questions of my online students). We also have MasterClasses very often - where my students share recordings and I offer detailed video feedbacks to their playing (and all our members can watch the MasterClasses and participate in discussions). You're always welcome to join our community! ;)
@ashwin87music 11 жыл бұрын
simply amazing .......
@pianocareer 11 жыл бұрын
The secret is in the correct use of the whole-arm action principle: the fingers can get strong only by learning how to carry the entire weight of the relaxed arm. You can learn all the details of this technique (plus discover how to play correctly, without tension) by watching the tutorials available for the members of my Piano Coaching Program at Piano Career Academy (2nd link in desc. box). Good luck! ;)
@samohshow 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this free + valuable information
@pianocareer 7 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Thank you for your comment! ;)
@UrbanMuzikVEVO 7 жыл бұрын
beautiful online teacher.
@bharatc.sampat6406 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a proper and detailed explanation. Fantastic
@pianocareer Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm happy you enjoyed it! 🥰
@fabriceveniant4623 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!! Your explanation is clear. You are sensitive and pretty :)
@pianocareer 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ;)
@mennokuipers5709 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I've had trouble with posture, this video helped out greatly.
@pianocareer 6 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm happy that this video was helpful for you! :))
@gilbert356 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you this helped me. I recently bought a proper piano bench and was glad to be able to sit higher than my office chair but I had some back pains after a few mins of playing.. I'll keep your tips in mind while I figure out the right height and posture.
@pianocareer 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Gilbert! I'm happy this video was helpful! :) By the way, if you experience pain while playing, I recommend watching my recent free tutorial focused on avoiding piano injuries: www.pianocareer.com/piano-health/avoid-piano-injuries/. You will discover several other important elements of a healthy technique that are not related to posture (and are not covered in the video above).
@simex909 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your helpful video. I still have a few questions if you (or anyone reading) have the time... Where should I sit in relation to middle C? Should I always sit in the same position relative to middle C so that I get better muscle memory of where each note is, or should I move around based on the range of the piece I'm playing? I'm only playing 5 octave baroque pieces, but sometimes my left arm is slightly blocked by my body if I'm playing above middle C in the left hand, does that mean I'm sitting too close?
@pianocareer 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I prefer to align myself with the middle D, but C is fine as well. Yes, always sit in the middle of the instrument - unless the ENTIRE piece is played in the high or low register (which often happens in 4-hands piano duets). In that case, align yourself with the middle range of the 'keyboard area' covered in the piece. And, the most important thing - do NOT sit too close to the instrument! Your elbows should be in FRONT of your torso (not glued to your sides). You need wide angles in your elbows and wrists - and full range of motion. I have detailed videos on all these topics in the Members Area of PianoCareerAcademy.com. You can also take a look at this free article (pay special attention to the pictures): www.pianocareer.com/piano-posture/the-piano-posture-and-the-energy-of-the-sound/
@99Tonygm 4 жыл бұрын
Hello and many thanks for the great video! I have just purchased my first digital piano and would like to get things right from the start. The piano was supplied with a fixed height stand and variable height stool. If I raise the stool so that my elbows a parallel with the keyboard my feet no longer touch the floor, however if I lower the stool my elbows are below the keys. How bad is it if your feet are too high or would it be best just to purchase a lower stand? Many thanks for your help :-)
@pianocareer 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Anthony! Yes, ideally you would have to get a lower stand. Your stand was probably designed for playing while standing up (which many pop/rock musicians do). There's also another (temporary) solution: placing your feet on a special block (so that they are well-grounded). However, in this case you won't be able to use the pedal (so this is not a good long-term solution).
@graphictech2139 7 жыл бұрын
I have been playing the piano for 7 years by ear and last year I have started to read music because I wanted to learn it but still it was difficult for me and I was not having hope in myself but I said one day to myself, I cant leave all the practice that I did for the love of the piano that I have and with this video Im learning a lot of things, there one particular song that I like and is "Fantasie Impromptu of Chopin op 66 Im actually trying to learn this masterpiece by ear and I know is so difficult but I really love that song thank you so much
@pianocareer 7 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm happy that you enjoy my tutorials! :) I have good news for you: learning musical notation is very easy and fun if done correctly :). On the other hand, learning advanced masterpieces by ear is definitely NOT a good idea. I recommend learning musical notation in an enjoyable progressive manner - by following my step-by-step Video Course for Beginners (available in the Members Area of PianoCareerAcademy.com). This Course will help you to develop ALL your piano skills (technique, expression, hearing, reading, theory & analysis, pedaling etc.) in a harmonious manner, according to the professional system used in the Russian piano school. Find out more about this Course (and about the functionality of my Piano Coaching Program) by taking a look at our detailed FAQs (www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/). Please pay special attention to questions No. 17 (dedicated to the Beginner Course), No. 18 (where I explain how important it is to learn musical notation), No. 19 (dedicated to the Scale Course) and 1-6 (you will learn how PCA works, what is included in the membership etc.). Good luck! ;)
@graphictech2139 7 жыл бұрын
PianoCareer I'm used to play by ear and is actually the method that I use almost all the time because I find it more easier but im learning in a wrong way ahahah but yes you are right is not a good idea because reading music, and having control, speed, accuracy with my hands are also very important, I will check more on your website thank you for your advice
@teeteesoprecious 9 жыл бұрын
Definitely subscribing, I actually have a keyboard but practicing should be helpful for when I upgrade
@pianocareer 9 жыл бұрын
Mia A. Thank you and good luck with your practice! ;) By the way, you can find out more about the difference between digital and acoustic pianos by reading my (free) answer to question No. 24 from our FAQs at PianoCareerAcademy.com (www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/).
@teeteesoprecious 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@MrVizionary2012 12 жыл бұрын
this is great Ms. Illica your website is really informative, however I have a problem my wrist is hurting...the outside of the wrist in my right hand...is their anything you can suggest to help me... thank you btw this is really helpful.
@anggunnenohai3870 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@pianocareer 3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! :)
@iliakaluzhny3833 Жыл бұрын
Спасибо, очень аргументированный и полезный сюжет .Огромное спасибо !
@pianocareer Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! I'm really happy you enjoyed this video! 😊
@pianocareer 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ;)
@Stratoleox 9 жыл бұрын
Cool tips!
@MrFreegig 10 жыл бұрын
oh I see - and i must add - you are Russian, but your English is also very very good - you speak expressively and intelligently in all your videos that i've seen. Have you lived abroad for a time possibly ?? Speaking a second language myself, I'm amazed that one could master another language as well as you do, without spending a lot of time abroad to develop it. Anyway, I think your maybe an exceptional person - i know you inspire me ( not just my piano playing) , thank you !!!
@pianocareer 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) English is my third language (I speak 5 in total) - and I learned it by myself :))). However, I also travel a lot, so in the end it's all about regular, consistent practice (just like in piano playing). Also, it's impossible to master a language without reading a lot (I currently read only in English, because this is my work language and I need to keep it in top shape :)).
@EM-ln9wf 3 жыл бұрын
This is great! Thanks, these are important teachings.
@pianocareer 3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Thank you for your appreciation! :)
@UlyssesAlexandreAlves 7 жыл бұрын
Beautifull
@pianocareer 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :))
@UlyssesAlexandreAlves 7 жыл бұрын
PianoCareer You're welcome ^^
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