Another analogy I have seen for how to place your hands, which works because you can "feel it" (if that makes sense): put your hands palms facing up, imagine you're holding a ball (or an apple). Feel it in your hand... Now flip your hands over. You're welcome.
Tried doing this free course via the website but the system is a mess - constantly went into click loop and not getting to any content - much easier just to watch these on RUclips.
At 9:14 you say, "Never play with flat fingers. It's one of the worst things you can do." Watch the video entitled "Chopin "Fantaisie-Impromptu Op.66" Paul Barton, FEURICH 133 piano". I tried to post a link but you have set your channel to remove comments that contain links. This is one of piano's most famous pieces requiring very advanced playing skills. Yet this guy's fingers are flat most of the time. I'm curious what you think of this.
There are some famous pianists who play with flat fingers or long nails or a collapsed wrist. Just because 0.01% can do it, it doesn't mean it will work for everyone. Everything we (teachers) say is a suggestion. If you find that something else works for you and the end result is just as good, then go with it. But for most, the standard advice applies.
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Another analogy I have seen for how to place your hands, which works because you can "feel it" (if that makes sense): put your hands palms facing up, imagine you're holding a ball (or an apple). Feel it in your hand... Now flip your hands over. You're welcome.
Tried doing this free course via the website but the system is a mess - constantly went into click loop and not getting to any content - much easier just to watch these on RUclips.
At 9:14 you say, "Never play with flat fingers. It's one of the worst things you can do." Watch the video entitled "Chopin "Fantaisie-Impromptu Op.66" Paul Barton, FEURICH 133 piano". I tried to post a link but you have set your channel to remove comments that contain links. This is one of piano's most famous pieces requiring very advanced playing skills. Yet this guy's fingers are flat most of the time. I'm curious what you think of this.
There are some famous pianists who play with flat fingers or long nails or a collapsed wrist. Just because 0.01% can do it, it doesn't mean it will work for everyone. Everything we (teachers) say is a suggestion. If you find that something else works for you and the end result is just as good, then go with it. But for most, the standard advice applies.