Q. I am playing a piece that requires me to play a four note chord with my right hand that stretches over an octave and in the next octave I have to play the same chord with my left hand.
In the right hand it is more comfortable to use fingers: 1 2 3 5
and in the left it is more comfortable to use: 1 2 4 5
Is it ok to use different hand shapes when playing the same chord with both hand or should i try to keep my hands in the same shape?
A. You need to arpeggiate this chord (both hands), and judiciously use the pedal to make the connection and resonance that you need.
I need help about playing chords on piano and fingering, will someone help?
Q. hi there, i have been playing piano for many years without training and now i've started to learn it properly, i am learning from a book and the book shows me to play the right hand chords with the fingers 1,3 and 5. but it becomes difficult for me because i used to play them with finger 1, 2, and 4.
now i am confused what to do. i want to ask if i play the chords with thumb, index and ring finger, is it the right way to play or i have to force myself to play with 1, 3 and 5? i need detailed answer when and where to use which finger for both hands, will someone help?
A. Use finger 1 3 5 as its easier to do runs and crossing over and makes it flow. It gives you fingers 2 and 4 to do half steps. But it depends on the chord as some chords are easier to form using 1 2 4 or 1 4 5. Look ahead in your music. If you have a G B high E and then you need to step down you E to a D quickly you would want to have finger 4 ready to hit D instead of it being on your E or your music won't flow properly. When your in your "root"position most chords are formed with the 135 method but when you change it up your hand position is changed. ex CEG are used finger 135 but if you switch it to EGC it would be easier to use 125 method as you have more keys between G and C and can stretch your hand better. But if your hand fits comfortably using 135 you can use 135. If your doing runs you use fingers 1 2 3 then cross 1 under 3 to continue. You only use finger 5 in a run if your done with the run. This also helps it flow. Just keep practicing using the 135 method. You will eventually get the hang of it and may notice a change in your ability to play smoother.
How should one position their free fingers when playing a chord on piano?
Q.
A. Root Position Chords, Right Hand: Fingers 1,3,5
1st Inversion Chords, Right Hand: Fingers 1,2,5
2nd Inversion Chords, Right Hand: Fingers 1,3,5
Root Position Chords, Left Hand: Fingers 5,3,1
1st Inversion Chords, Left Hand: Fingers 5,3,1
2nd Inversion Chords, Left Hand: Fingers 5,2,1
Your thumb is always #1
The fingers not in use should be curved slightly over the keys, but not touching them.
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