Q.
A. The sus chord is generally assumed to include a 7th and has a dominant function so:
Bb - Eb-F-Ab would best be played with 5-3-2-1
Without the 7th, (the Ab) 5-2-1 -- but this robs the chord of some of its color
Often it is played without the 5th (the F in this case) so 5-2-1
But this takes the dissonant bite out of it.
Proper hand positions when playing piano?
Q. I've been looking online and they all seem to have different opinions- should I press a piano key with my finger pad or my finger tip (like the very tip)? I've been playing with my hands curved but pressing my finger pads against the keys and it feels unnatural to play with the tips of my fingers. Any help would be appreciated!
A. This is a highly contentious issue in pedagogical circles. Ideally, the piano keys should be depressed with the finger tips, which is find if the notes are close together. However, as soon as you have to spread your fingers, this become nigh on impossible and you have to use your pads. I guess this means there is no hard and fast rule... in general, use your finger tips when you can which enables you to maintain a curved hand position. However, this is difficult when playing wide chords or octaves. Playing with your hands flat and using the pads of your fingers makes articulation difficult.
how to get better finger flexibility? Piano?
Q. when i play piano there are some chords i can't play because my fingers cant get the right position. also my pinky and ring finger hurt after a while. and help me with my control. my sister says i play too hard.
A. put your hand together like you're going to pray, all fingers straight and lined up. start with your pointer fingers only and bend them down like you're folding your hands together. then alternate which side they go to. do that for every finger, trying to keep all other fingers still. sometimes you can put your hands low near your stomach and it really stretches your fingers.(flexibility.) then take your finger and thumb like you're going to flick something then pull hard, thus stretching the finger muscle. do that with every finger.(strength) another, tapping your fingers. put your hand on a table and take turn tapping each finger as fast as you can.(speed)
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Title : What is the proper left-hand fingering for the chord, Bb(sus4), in root position on piano?
Description : Q. A. The sus chord is generally assumed to include a 7th and has a dominant function so: Bb - Eb-F-Ab would best be played with 5-3-2-1 ...