Piano pinky problem

1. Why does my pinky stick out when I play piano?
2. Should I use my pinky when playing piano?
3. How do you fix a stiff pinky finger?

Why does my pinky stick out when I play piano?

The pinky sticking out is almost certainly a sign of excess tension in the hand (particularly the pinky).

Should I use my pinky when playing piano?

Curl your fingers downward so that your fingertips tap on the keys. Your hand should be domed with rounded fingers like your knuckles are curling around the imaginary ball. ... Your little finger (your “pinky” finger) is the smallest and weakest, so it is common bad habit to keep it flat.

How do you fix a stiff pinky finger?

Finger touches

1. With the palm facing up, bring the fingers straight up.
2. Bend the thumb across the palm to touch the base of the pinkie, holding this position for 5 seconds.
3. Move the thumb back to its normal position.
4. Do this again, touching the thumb to the bases of the other fingers.
5. Repeat this set five times.