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QuestionWhat does good posture look like when you're sitting at the piano?
Michael Noble, PhDMichael Noble is a professional concert pianist who received his PhD in Piano Performance from the Yale School of Music. He is a previous contemporary music fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation and has performed at Carnegie Hall and at other venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Professional PianistIn general, your back should be straight, your shoulders relaxed, your hands curved, and your knuckles up. You could imagine your hands holding a ball. Remember to stay relaxed. Your elbows should be either slightly above or even with the keyboard. Your wrists should be firm, but flexible. -
QuestionHow can you improve your finger dexterity on a piano?Michael Noble, PhDMichael Noble is a professional concert pianist who received his PhD in Piano Performance from the Yale School of Music. He is a previous contemporary music fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation and has performed at Carnegie Hall and at other venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Professional PianistScales are probably the best way to do this. Practicing slowly is important. Then every day increase the speed. -
QuestionWhat are the notes of this song?
Community AnswerCC GG AA G (Twinkle twinkle little star) FF EE DD C (how I wonder what you are) GG FF EE D (Up above the world so high) GG FF EE D (like a diamond in the sky) CC GG AA G (Twinkle twinkle little star) FF EE DD C (how I wonder what you are.) -
QuestionHow do I play this song faster?
Community AnswerPractice it slowly, and then once you can't make a mistake playing slowly, play faster. -
QuestionWhat can I do if this is hard for me?
Community AnswerTry writing the notes down line by line, then focus on learning one piece at a time. Practice with a slow tempo before building up your speed and confidence. -
QuestionHow do I label a piano like sheet music?
Community AnswerThe first key is C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C, and so on. Find stickers with a light adhesive to label the keys, and then you can remove once you're comfortable with very little residue to clean off the keys.
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QuestionWhat are the lyrics to the song?
Community AnswerTwinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky. Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are.
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QuestionWhat is the key that is next to the A?
Community AnswerOn the left is G, on the right is B. -
QuestionHow do I play a song variation?
Kim GTop AnswererFirst practice the song until you can play it by ear. Then start by making changes to the song like playing in a different time signature, adding notes, or anything else you can think of. There is no wrong way to play a variation. -
QuestionWill this also work with Baa Baa Black Sheep and the alphabet song?
Raga RagaCommunity AnswerYes, these songs use the same notes as 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'. They've only got different lyrics.
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