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In this video I address a very serious problem that affects a lot of piano players: practice-related injuries (such as hand muscle pain, wrist tension, tendinitis, carpal syndrome, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), and also soreness/fatigue in your forearms, elbows, shoulders, neck and back). I share the 4 mega-causes of piano injuries - with detailed solutions for each one.

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Video highlights:
00:00. Introduction.
00:46. Correct piano playing does not cause pain and injuries!

The 4 Mega-Causes of Piano Injuries:

01:37. Cause No. 1: Bad posture and incorrect arm alignment.
02:36. How to avoid injury.
03:38. A good piano posture is a fluid process, not a static 'hold'!

04:24. Cause No. 2: Incorrect technique.
05:11. A. Finger-only playing (and what to do instead to avoid injury).  
09:09. B. 5-finger legato playing during the early beginner stage (and the healthy ergonomic alternative).
11:29. C. Tension, stiffness and static playing (and how to relax your muscles without falling off the bench).  
14:28. D. Exaggerated finger stretching (and how to connect wide intervals without overstretching your hand).
16:10. E. Keybedding (and learning when to let go).
17:27. Is a bit of fatigue normal when we practice?

18:34. Cause No. 3: Incorrect practice.
19:03. Where to find the rest of this tutorial...

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