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size=2 face=Arial> To allow your fingers to have natural curve, first
stand up, and relax your shoulders, arms, and hands and hang both hands by your
side. Basically, you stand completely relaxed. The fingers at this
position make natural curve, no tension, no stretching, that's the shape you
want when you play piano. In other words, your entire body needs to
be relaxed when you play. To achieve the relaxation while you perform
might not come easily, but relaxed hand and body positions also allow you to
play smoother and better tone. Don't just focus on your fingers or
hands. Be aware with your entire body, including your head, neck, back,
etc... Alexander or Taubman instructors can also help you if you really
need to know about relaxing and breathing easily when you play.
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[mailto:menvi-discuss-bounces@menvi.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>kelsey
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<P><FONT size=2>Hello,<BR>I'm taking a principles of Music Making class.
My instructor has<BR>been trying to get me to curve my fingers when I play the
piano?<BR>Does anyone have any images or exercises that help with curving<BR>of
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