Learn Piano Hand Positioning

One of the first things you need to learn when learning piano is piano hand positioning. What I mean by this is how to hold your hands and arms and how to sit at the piano.

Here's a quick video to go over your piano posture.

*Note: This is important to prevent stress, strain and potential injury.

Basic Points:

Pretend that you are holding a bubble in your hand that you don't want to break.
Your fingers should be loose - not tense.
Playing on the tips of your fingers.
Your thumbs should be touching the keys.
Your wrists should not be touching the ledge of the piano.
Keep your arms and shoulders relaxed.
Sit on the edge of the piano bench or chair

It's important to learn hand positioning properly from the beginning. Habits can be hard to break so start with a good foundation and good habits. It will make life easier in the end.

From here, you can begin learning notes or check out the piano playing guide.

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