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- How do you play the hands on a piano?
- Is it bad to look at your hands while playing the piano?
- Where do your hands start on a piano?
- What does piano do to hands?
How do you play the hands on a piano?
The correct hand position for playing the piano is keeping the fingers slightly bent and relaxed when on the keys, and your wrists at the same level as your hands. The position should feel natural and without tension.
Is it bad to look at your hands while playing the piano?
While sight-reading, a pianist doesn't have a lot of time to glance down at their hands. They need to keep their eye on the upcoming notes. ... So, unless your child is working on sight-reading, then yes, it's okay for them to look down at their hands as they play.
Where do your hands start on a piano?
Once you're comfortable, lay your hands either side of the center of the keyboard. Your fingers should be parallel to the keys, hovering somewhere above the middle of the white keys, close to the where the black keys begin (not on the edge).
What does piano do to hands?
It sharpens fine motor skills, improves dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Music has also been shown to reduce heart and respiratory rates, cardiac complications, and to lower blood pressure and increase immune response. Playing the piano also makes your hands and arm muscles much stronger than the average person.
