This video is a COMPLETE guide on how to sit while playing the piano. I help you find the best sitting position at the piano for YOU!
I share with you my tips and best practices that I use with my college students on how to sit at the piano and find the posture, height and distance from the piano that is optimal for you.
TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:20 How high to sit at the piano
4:47 How to adjust a fixed seat to the proper height
6:52 How far from the keys to sit at the piano
8:50 How far back on the bench to sit at the piano
9:59 Finding your "Tripod of Support" when playing the piano
12:31 The Alexander Technique
13:18 The height of the piano pedal
15:38 The pedal foot as it relates to posture at the piano
16:55 My relaxation checklist
Resources mentioned in this video:
Alexander Technique: "How Does the Alexander Technique Work?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZaUgt8wyoY
Find an Alexander Technique teacher (North America): https://www.alexandertechnique.com/teacher/northamerica/
Interlocking foam tiles: https://thepianoprof.com/FoamTiles
2" Casters to raise bench height: https://thepianoprof.com/ChairCasters
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https://thepianoprof.com/PracticeCompanion
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