HOW TO UTILIZE PARTS OF THE BODY: Power Versus Speed
In playing the piano, different parts of the body are utilized according to the requirements of power and speed. The more power required, the more mass of the body is utilized. The more speed, the less mass is needed.
– Finger technique: When the utmost in speed is required, only the fingers will do.
– Arm technique: When massive strength is called for as in big chords, only the arms can provide enough power.
– Wrist technique: While not as powerful as the arms, the wrists are faster than the arms and more powerful than the fingers.
5 thoughts on “How to Play Piano – Part 3 – Arms Equal Power and Depth”
Thanks Robert—a bit too brief but valuable information–Thank you. Best, Gary
Until now I did not know you. You are an excellent teacher, performer, not a showman. I like you explanations
about the piano and best of all the history along wiht the performance.
I always wondered how people can get a good sound while playing loudly and not sound like banging on the piano. Thank you for this!
It is amazing how different pianists have their own unique sounds when you consider that you are just setting in motion hammers hitting strings!