Wonderful! I've been taught according to this method in secondary school by a Latvian pianist without being even aware of it. While teaching for years I came to understand deeply everything that my teacher had taught me and it's such a satisfaction. Thank you for the great video! :)
A Usted las gracias por la dedicación y el esfuerzo para enseñar un conocimiento que ha sido de gran ayuda en la evolución de mi desempeño al tocar el piano-forte, gracias nuevamente Sr. Saavedra @@thechopinmethod7257
wonderful series! You're eloquent, and you make it simple for a heathen like me to understand. Even though i am nowhere close to being able to play Chopin, this brings the idea closer to reality.
bro ahora ya se me expandio el conocimiento y veo que el piano no solo es mover los dedos (o que solo los dedos hacen fuerza) sino que son muchas más cosas y ahora puedo entender mejor y mejorar mi tecnica gracias
In my career I work with muscles so I’ve enjoyed watching these videos and seeing specific muscle names associated with playing piano. I’m really trying to improve my technique and bad habits from years of mediocre piano playing. One thing I’ve been experiencing is a lot of tension and pain on the ulnar side (RH only) - specifically it seems to be the distal tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris which nags me the most. It’s especially noticeable during octave passages, or anything resembling a “reach” or “stretch” from thumb to 5th finger. And even after your video series I can’t seem to pinpoint or eliminate the cause of the tension in this area. Most videos on tension I’ve come across seem to have more emphasis around the thumb/thenar group/radial side of the hand and forearm so I haven’t been able to find much about pain on the ulnar side.
Thank you very much for your comment. Actually, pain in the ulnar part of the wrist is common among pianists who make inadequate movements with the forearm and/or the hand on the keyboard. A classical example is Chopin's étude Op 25 Nº1. Many pianists think that the wrist and forearm have a leading role when in fact is the opposite: the fingers always lead. Laterally and vertically. Wrist and forearm are enablers. They follow. All this may prove to be difficult if the pianist has an underdeveloped pronation at the wrist, or a poorly articulated and supporting F4 and F5. Having said all this, you might have already developed some nerve compression. Resting the RH semi immobilized for a couple of weeks may be best for you. Also, learn new music from slow to fast playing. and please stay away from your past repertoire. If you contact us we will be happy to help you.
@@thechopinmethod7257 Thanks for the reply! Is your recommendation of abandoning previous repertoire because it’s too difficult to unlearn bad habits and techniques? Is it best to comment here with further questions or is there any other forum?
@@darcya7991 Hi. Playing the piano is perhaps the most complex neuromuscular task for a person. But because students tend to repeat passages to memorise and solve problems, it is very difficult for them to build new technique using such work. Chopin has a blunt opinion about this: "Comme qui apprendrait à marcher sur la tête pour faire une promenade. De là vient que l'on ne sait plus marcher comme il faut sur les pieds, et pas trop bien sur la tête". Commenting here is fine because people read and learn from this.
incredible videos, leads me to a curious question: i've been touch-typing at computer keyboards for over 30 years of my life (now in the mid-40s), but as far as piano skills they're non-existent (tho i've taken maybe 3 weeks worth of piano lessons, but probably over 30 years ago.. btw, your videos are inspiring me to get "back" into it). what i'm wondering about specifically, is, being able to touch-type (without looking) at > 120wpm regularly, with quite good (~95%) accuracy, how helpful do you believe that might carry over into developing the ability to play well (as for now, i am at extreme basic beginner level still on the piano/keyboard, whereas most non-computer-literate folks who see me typing at a computer keyboard are often quite impressed). this question goes back to what a good friend of mine ages ago said, "you should learn the piano, you already move those fingers very fast"! so would love to know your thoughts, how true/accurate do you believe that might be ?
Thank you very much for asking such consequential question! Tapping fast and sequentially with our fingers is a remarkable trait in the human hand. Yet, there are substantial differences between typing a PC keyboard from piano technique which may bring more challenge than expected. In the case of the piano, the fingers need to support the weight of the hand/forearm system at some point in their playing. In modern PC keyboards, support is assigned to the lower palm in each hand. Here, the hand is firmly positioned while the fingers reach upper and lower keys using the flexion and extension of the phalanxes. When addressing a piano, the typewriter person will need to learn on a keyboard topography with more ups and downs. Above all, that the fingers are a bridge for musical and human expression. All in all, advanced 'keyboardists' do have a proven neural independence for each fingers, and the admirable feat of finger precision while the mind is visually processing something else. I believe that the brain can switch between one technique and another, if awareness and knowledge is used. Let us know how it goes! CS
Thank you for your interesting video’s. They bring awareness of what goes on under the hood. What do you think of alingnment of the thumb with the forearm? I only find stability on the thumb when I alingn it in a straight line with the radius, same for 5th finger which I alingn with the ulna. The thumb moves a bit backwards when playing the 5th finger. And the 5th finger too when playing the thumb. Is this correct?
Hello! Thank you for commenting and asking. There is a natural position of the hand that is ideal for all anatomical components: tendons, muscles, ligaments, skin and bones. It may be seen as a "sweetspot" for tissue affinity. Yet, the whole purpose of having hands and fingers relies on the ability to move them. So enter movement and elasticity! You other self observation concerns finger independence. Provided there is no underlying condition, each finger can be trained to be quite independent from the rest. Best!
Thanks for your advice, I recognize this sweetspot you mention in certain passages, when the fingers seem to act effortlessly, intuitively. A challenge to try to find the sweetspot everywhere and to discpline the fingers as you recommend👍🏻
Hi, I wonder if it's okay for me to repost these videos, with credits, so I can add subtitles in my language? I would love to add it directly on RUclips, but YouYube got rid of that community contribution function so I don't know how. Really appreciate your research and effort ❤.
Thank you very much for your question. Could you please let me know which language translation do you need? Maybe I can configure this myself. Warmest regards!
Yes thank you. Vietnamese is one of the twenty languages with subtitles that you can choose from each video configuration. At the right bottom corner. Hope this helps!
Me: wake up babe, two new Chopin Method videos just dropped
Thank you for your support! Let me know if I can be of any assistance to you! Friendliest regards, CS.
So glad you continue to impart your knowledge in the most brilliant way. Your passion is contagious. Thank you professor!
Thank you for watching!
Wonderful! I've been taught according to this method in secondary school by a Latvian pianist without being even aware of it. While teaching for years I came to understand deeply everything that my teacher had taught me and it's such a satisfaction. Thank you for the great video! :)
Thank you for watching Karolina.
this videos are pure GOLD
Muchas gracias Sr. Saavedra por sus valiosas enseñanzas
Muchas gracias a Ud. por tomarse el tiempo y ver estos videos.
A Usted las gracias por la dedicación y el esfuerzo para enseñar un conocimiento que ha sido de gran ayuda en la evolución de mi desempeño al tocar el piano-forte, gracias nuevamente Sr. Saavedra
@@thechopinmethod7257
wonderful series! You're eloquent, and you make it simple for a heathen like me to understand. Even though i am nowhere close to being able to play Chopin, this brings the idea closer to reality.
Thank you very much Lindland.
Your voice is so relaxing
bro ahora ya se me expandio el conocimiento y veo que el piano no solo es mover los dedos (o que solo los dedos hacen fuerza) sino que son muchas más cosas y ahora puedo entender mejor y mejorar mi tecnica gracias
Me alegra inmensamente. Saludos!
Hearing about “Nail Force Distribution” for piano playing is amazing.
:) This may a good hint that human nails evolved from a survival purpose.
In my career I work with muscles so I’ve enjoyed watching these videos and seeing specific muscle names associated with playing piano. I’m really trying to improve my technique and bad habits from years of mediocre piano playing.
One thing I’ve been experiencing is a lot of tension and pain on the ulnar side (RH only) - specifically it seems to be the distal tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris which nags me the most.
It’s especially noticeable during octave passages, or anything resembling a “reach” or “stretch” from thumb to 5th finger.
And even after your video series I can’t seem to pinpoint or eliminate the cause of the tension in this area.
Most videos on tension I’ve come across seem to have more emphasis around the thumb/thenar group/radial side of the hand and forearm so I haven’t been able to find much about pain on the ulnar side.
Thank you very much for your comment. Actually, pain in the ulnar part of the wrist is common among pianists who make inadequate movements with the forearm and/or the hand on the keyboard. A classical example is Chopin's étude Op 25 Nº1. Many pianists think that the wrist and forearm have a leading role when in fact is the opposite: the fingers always lead. Laterally and vertically. Wrist and forearm are enablers. They follow.
All this may prove to be difficult if the pianist has an underdeveloped pronation at the wrist, or a poorly articulated and supporting F4 and F5.
Having said all this, you might have already developed some nerve compression. Resting the RH semi immobilized for a couple of weeks may be best for you. Also, learn new music from slow to fast playing. and please stay away from your past repertoire. If you contact us we will be happy to help you.
@@thechopinmethod7257 Thanks for the reply! Is your recommendation of abandoning previous repertoire because it’s too difficult to unlearn bad habits and techniques?
Is it best to comment here with further questions or is there any other forum?
@@darcya7991 Hi. Playing the piano is perhaps the most complex neuromuscular task for a person. But because students tend to repeat passages to memorise and solve problems, it is very difficult for them to build new technique using such work. Chopin has a blunt opinion about this: "Comme qui apprendrait à marcher sur la tête pour faire une promenade. De là vient que l'on ne sait plus marcher comme il faut sur les pieds, et pas trop bien sur la tête". Commenting here is fine because people read and learn from this.
Seus vídeos são maravilhosos ❤
Obrigado!
いつの間にか、日本語訳がついている！
ありがとうございます( › ·̮ ‹ )
incredible videos, leads me to a curious question: i've been touch-typing at computer keyboards for over 30 years of my life (now in the mid-40s), but as far as piano skills they're non-existent (tho i've taken maybe 3 weeks worth of piano lessons, but probably over 30 years ago.. btw, your videos are inspiring me to get "back" into it).
what i'm wondering about specifically, is, being able to touch-type (without looking) at > 120wpm regularly, with quite good (~95%) accuracy, how helpful do you believe that might carry over into developing the ability to play well (as for now, i am at extreme basic beginner level still on the piano/keyboard, whereas most non-computer-literate folks who see me typing at a computer keyboard are often quite impressed).
this question goes back to what a good friend of mine ages ago said, "you should learn the piano, you already move those fingers very fast"! so would love to know your thoughts, how true/accurate do you believe that might be ?
Thank you very much for asking such consequential question! Tapping fast and sequentially with our fingers is a remarkable trait in the human hand. Yet, there are substantial differences between typing a PC keyboard from piano technique which may bring more challenge than expected. In the case of the piano, the fingers need to support the weight of the hand/forearm system at some point in their playing. In modern PC keyboards, support is assigned to the lower palm in each hand. Here, the hand is firmly positioned while the fingers reach upper and lower keys using the flexion and extension of the phalanxes. When addressing a piano, the typewriter person will need to learn on a keyboard topography with more ups and downs. Above all, that the fingers are a bridge for musical and human expression. All in all, advanced 'keyboardists' do have a proven neural independence for each fingers, and the admirable feat of finger precision while the mind is visually processing something else. I believe that the brain can switch between one technique and another, if awareness and knowledge is used. Let us know how it goes! CS
Gracias
Thank you for your interesting video’s. They bring awareness of what goes on under the hood. What do you think of alingnment of the thumb with the forearm? I only find stability on the thumb when I alingn it in a straight line with the radius, same for 5th finger which I alingn with the ulna. The thumb moves a bit backwards when playing the 5th finger. And the 5th finger too when playing the thumb. Is this correct?
Hello! Thank you for commenting and asking. There is a natural position of the hand that is ideal for all anatomical components: tendons, muscles, ligaments, skin and bones. It may be seen as a "sweetspot" for tissue affinity. Yet, the whole purpose of having hands and fingers relies on the ability to move them. So enter movement and elasticity! You other self observation concerns finger independence. Provided there is no underlying condition, each finger can be trained to be quite independent from the rest. Best!
Thanks for your advice, I recognize this sweetspot you mention in certain passages, when the fingers seem to act effortlessly, intuitively. A challenge to try to find the sweetspot everywhere and to discpline the fingers as you recommend👍🏻
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We should address the uncomfortable shape of the "standard" piano keys as well.
Hi, I wonder if it's okay for me to repost these videos, with credits, so I can add subtitles in my language?
I would love to add it directly on RUclips, but YouYube got rid of that community contribution function so I don't know how.
Really appreciate your research and effort ❤.
Thank you very much for your question. Could you please let me know which language translation do you need? Maybe I can configure this myself. Warmest regards!
@@thechopinmethod7257 Thank you so much! My language is Vietnamese.
Yes thank you. Vietnamese is one of the twenty languages with subtitles that you can choose from each video configuration. At the right bottom corner. Hope this helps!
@@thechopinmethod7257 Thank you soo much ❤️🩷
Warum nicht in Deutsch😭
Dear LovePiano. If you set the subtitles to German language you will see that there is a good quality translation. Hope it helps!
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