Forearm Rotation at the Piano [Foundations of Technique, Part 3]

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In this video I discuss forearm rotation at the piano: what it is, how it works, and how it can help you play with more ease.

This is from my series: Foundations of Piano Technique - the Top 5 Technical Things I work on with my students.

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Series Intro: 5 Foundations of Piano Technique Overview:    • 5 FOUNDATIONS OF PIANO TECHNIQUE: The Top ...  
Hand Position:    • How to Find YOUR Best Hand Position at the...  
Alignment:    • Finger Alignment at the Piano: 5 Foundatio...  
How to Stop Over-Curving Your Fingers:    • How to Stop Over-Curving Your Fingers at t...  
Arm Weight:    • Arm Weight Exercises at the Piano (5 Steps...  
Weight Transfer:    • Natural Arm Motion at the Piano: Arm Weigh...  

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
0:19 What is Forearm rotation?
1:22 How forearm rotation works in the arm
2:07 2 common mistakes
3:14 How forearm rotation works at the piano
5:21 A few pointers about forearm rotation
6:52 Forearm rotation at the piano
7:58 3 ways rotation helps
9:12 Examples of forearm rotation
10:52 “Fun facts” about forearm rotation
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