Hand stretches are essential for pianists looking to improve their playing technique. As a pianist, you already know the importance of dexterity, strength, and flexibility in your fingers and hands. Regularly incorporating hand stretches into your practice routine can enhance your ability to execute challenging passages and help prevent strain or injury. Playing the piano … Read more
Many aspiring pianists worry that having small hands might hinder their ability to play the piano effectively. The concern is understandable, as the piano traditionally favors those with a broader reach. Yet, it’s important to realize that hand size may be less of a barrier than it first appears. The key to success often lies … Read more
Playing the piano is a skill that involves not just your fingers but your entire hand and even your posture. When it comes to nail length, traditionally, it’s suggested to keep your nails short so they don’t interfere with your playing. Although long nails may present a challenge, they don’t make it impossible to play … Read more
The modern contemporary genre is heavily disputed, and it’s challenging to agree on which music style it encompasses. Most agree that it’s a modern rendition of classical themes that differs from popular music. You’ll find many composers focusing on traditional instruments such as the piano to bridge classical compositions to music today. Modern contemporary piano … Read more
Minimalism is a strong movement in many art forms, including musical composition. While it has a recognizable structure, there is also plenty of room within the genre to evolve your own style and create a specific flavor of minimalistic music. Piano composers known for their minimalistic works include: La Monte Young Steve Reich Michael Nyman … Read more
If you’re a pianist who is friends with a violinist, or vice versa, you’ve probably discussed bringing your talents together and duetting! Pianos and violins are a classic pairing. With so many possible arrangements, it can be intimidating to just choose one, let alone practice and get good at it. What should you be looking … Read more
If you’re just starting out as a pianist, you might be struggling to reach certain keys even as you start to improve. Or perhaps your child is getting frustrated sitting in front of an instrument so much larger than them. This can naturally lead you to ask whether hand size matters while playing the piano. … Read more
If you’re beginning to take up the piano, you might despair about the size of your hands. It seems like all the best musicians have large hands with long, slender fingers – isn’t that what you need to play the piano? What is the difference between average-sized hands and piano players’ hands? While some professional … Read more
It can be mesmerizing watching concert pianists as they play piano concertos or masterpieces from Bach and Beethoven. It’s hard to think that those professionals started with simple skills like learning notes, scales, and hand placement. Now they are at the elite level; it could well leave you curious to wonder whether they still need … Read more
For those thinking about learning the violin after having already learned the piano or vice versa, you might be wondering if the technicalities for the sheet music will be very different. Will you be able to follow along and play in tune, or will you have to learn everything all over again? While piano music … Read more