Here is another fantastic video from one of our star piano coaches, Siwan Rhys. We’ve shown you some incredible piano tricks and skills over the last week. But the truth is we need to get back to a few basics!! It’s absolutely essential that you understand how to use your fingers. This video will really help with this.
I often refer to this video myself to just check I’m using my fingers and lifting them properly. We are all students of piano! This stuff is essential to all levels of playing piano.
These 5-fingered exercises will improve your finger independence when playing piano. They’ll help each individual finger to move without affecting the others, as well as ensuring that any notes are played evenly e.g. you apply similar force to any keys played and help to even out sound.