Is thumb under bad?

Thumb Under This slows us down, produces horrible accents as well as causing accidents and derailments. The secret is to begin moving the thumb as a result of the legato connection to the 2nd finger.

What is the thumb over technique?

Thumb over is simply moving the entire hand instead of passing the thumb under. If you play a scale and keep the thumb touching the index finger throughout, the only way to get the thumb to its next note is by moving the arm.

How can I improve my thumb movement?

Thumb Extension

1. Put your hand flat on a table. Wrap a rubber band around your hand at the base of your finger joints.
2. Gently move your thumb away from your fingers as far as you can.
3. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds and release.
4. Repeat 10 to 15 times with both hands.

What is the correct hand position for playing the piano?

A good hand position is when both hands are palms down, relaxed and resting slightly above the keyboard. The wrists should be relaxed and straight. The fingers should be slightly extended but also relaxed. The power it takes to press down the piano keys comes from the hand itself, not the individual fingers.

How do I strengthen my thumb ligaments?

Thumb IP flexion

1. Place your forearm and hand on a table. Your problem thumb should point up.
2. With your other hand, hold your thumb steady just below the joint nearest your thumbnail.
3. Bend the tip of your thumb down. Then straighten it.
4. Repeat 8 to 12 times.
5. Do this exercise several times a day.

How to play a thumb piano?

Play a note on a thumb piano by pressing down one of the metal tines with your thumb nail and letting it flick back up. You can also play two adjacent notes at once by pressing down two tines with the same thumb.

What are piano playing techniques?

Lessons on Piano Playing Techniques: Legato Piano Playing Technique. The term legato in music actually refers to playing smoothly. Staccato Piano Playing Technique. Staccato is the direct opposite of legato. Gliss (Glissando) Technique on Piano. Unlike other instruments, the piano is one of the musical instruments that a glissando can be applied on.

What is an African thumb piano?

The Sound of the African Thumb Piano (kalimba) The African thumb piano, or kalimba (also called by other names) is an unusual percussion instrument consisting of a number of thin metal blades (keys) mounted on a soundbox or soundboard.