Monday, April 26, 2010

How Can I Help My Child Learn Piano? Posture

Tip for the week to help your child at piano...

Encourage your child to sit properly at the piano.
  • They should sit on the front half of the bench.
  • The knees should be just under the keyboard.
  • Feet should be flat on the floor or on a stool if legs aren't long enough.
  • Arms should be parallel to the floor. If not raise the bench using pillows or books.
  • Back should be flat not arched in - will get back aches if arched.
  • Shoulders and arms should be relaxed.
  • Wrists should be straight across not humped or sagging.
  • Hands should be naturally curved so they can play on finger tips (which means finger nails need to be short.)

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