On my post 'Technique Tip 2' I talked about the importance of having strong fingertips for playing the piano beautifully with technique. It is indeed one of the factors that will help you play faster. And, like I said before, when you are playing a really fast phrase or exercise, you keep the sound light so you can glide on the keys.
Take for example 'Hanon - The Virtuoso Pianist', the technique exercise book that most of us classically trained pianists have played at some point or another. The exercises are made of patterns of notes and fingers going up and down the C scale. Two patterns per hand, per exercise.To reach the final fast speed they recommend the exercises to be played at, you must use your strong fingertips. You don't splatter your fingertips outwardly, but pull them slightly in, like a cat. And, keep your wrists flexible, moving slightly to one side and the other, following the patterns. See example below:
Try it, you might love it!
See you soon everybody,
Paula
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