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Hand Position at the Piano: 5 Foundations of Piano Technique, Part 1

The Piano Prof | Kate Boyd

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This video is an in-depth exploration of hand position at the piano, with suggestions, strategies and exercises you can do at home.

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00:00 Intro
1:33 Bridges and arches
2:00 Hand bones
2:58 Mapping the bones to the hand
4:06 Collapsed hand vs. round arch
5:10 Finding a supported hand position
8:35 Supporting the outside of the hand
10:08 Exercises to shift the hand position
10:51 5th finger
12:44 Thumb
12: 52 Firm fingertips
14:00 3 Technical Principles

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20 Comments

@ThePianoProfKateBoyd Creator 4 years ago Pinned

If you could change just ONE thing about your technique, what would it be? Leave your answer in the comments!

@TomasWjekan 2 years ago

I really appreciate how you can explain things so clearly without making it feel overwhelming. Ty so much, Professor Boyd

@tinman1943 2 years ago

I'm an 80 yo who's been trying to play keyboard for an embarrassingly long number of years without ever getting to the point of being able to "sit down and play something." I decided to blow the dust off Burgmüller 25 Etudes and discovered it would be a good place to finally use the wrist rolls my piano teachers talked about. Looking for a refresher, I stumbled on your videos. I'm looking forward to getting my technique in shape, and hoping that will give me confidence that I can actually LEARN something!
To answer your question: I don't know what I don't know! What does it take to get to the point you can play SOMETHING on demand that someone would actually enjoy listening to--say "Happy Birthday"--which, besides one's national anthem, must be the most useful song to know.

@fredericassaf 2 years ago

This is the chopin technique for sure 😍❤️

@krushmut 4 years ago

I am a self-learner and developed bad playing habits, leading to minor injuries. I have been looking for different resources to address my issues. Your "Foundations of Piano Technique" playlist helped me to fix my problems! Thank you very much!

@AndresFigari 4 years ago (edited)

This video really helped my pinkys!

@jakilevi3027 2 years ago

I just discovered your videos and immediately started using your advice with my own students.I can't thank you enough I believe that with your advice I will be able to raise the level of my intermediate students and teach beginners a lot better too.
Many thanks.

@Kenrodz85 2 years ago

Thank you. I'll try these.

@rogercarroll2551 4 years ago

This makes great sense.

@Frank-in-NY 3 years ago

Excellent, I think this is just what I need. Thanks Kate!

@lynnanderson1326 3 years ago

Thank you! I finally understand!

@cody31 3 years ago

Superb teaching. Your channel is like a goldmine. Knowledge is power. Herzlichen Dank!

@sj4177 2 years ago

Thank you so much!

@embrown23 2 years ago

I love these videos. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

@ginagenis6824 3 years ago

Thanks for this indepth explanation on hand positions. I have been looking for a guide like this for a while.

@Sheharizadian 1 year ago

This was the video I needed! I've looked all over the internet for an explanation of proper hand posture and this was the first that really made me feel like I have an intuitive understanding of what it should look and feel like to be doing it correctly.

@EllenSP 1 year ago

I just stumbled on your videos, and oh boy! You are a truly gifted teacher. I will be watching each and every one of them. Thank you very much for sharing your gift with us. You deserve more exposure Dr Boyd.