How to Play Piano Keys: Most Important Yet Neglected Tips on Piano 

That violin sound has the unlimited meme potential.

I’ve been letting my students go and needed the reminder! I will implement a stricter approach for curved hands! Thanks for posting!

Okay, I may be a terrible pianist, but Akira-san's violin playing makes me feel a thousand times better about my life choices. Thank you for that. 😊

You have a good sense of humor Akira san ... it makes watching your videos enjoyable and thus makes a person want to learn more as a result.

This video is super helpful! Thank you!

thank you so much for the video, you are amazing Akira!

Really clear and helpful!

Thank you for the video! Its always good to be reminded to keep good technique when playing 😌

Excellent and engaging lessons. Subscribed!

These are great lessons on subtle things, not commonly mentioned. Thank you so much Akira!

Thanks for the timely reminder!

Excellent

I think you need more violin lessons with Julie 😂

Very good reminder ! I think i have a problem with my fifth finger tho (and maybe others haha). It seems so flexible that i have difficulties to form a good arch with the three joints. My second joint (middle one) tends to "collapse" and my finger is flat until the last joints. Depending of the position, my last joint can collapse too and flex on the other side. My last teacher said i probably have some kind of "hypermobility" for my finger joints, but i feel it can be hard to have a good control on it... I will try to work on it, but i'm not sure how to overcome this problem right now. Congratulations for the videos, very useful stuff !

Nice vid! It generally can apply to all! Except for the V or H words (eg. vlad, or horowitz).

All the flaws are on my fingers. Hahaha.... Thank u for reminding.

What would I do if my index finger nails is in the way. If I cut it any shorter, it would cut into my flesh. The most I can make is a 45 degree angle with the key without touching the key with the nail first

I am trying to improve my technique. Thanks for the video! Flat fingers does bring to mind Horowitz. Thoughts?

I’m playing that violin lullaby to every baby I meet to put them to sleep from this point forward.

Hi Akira. What about Horowitz?. He used special prepared pianos, but used quite a different technique

I mean some notes on the violin didn't sound that bad lol

Hi Akira! I've seen some professional pianists collapsing their fingers, even when they are playing fast, you know why? Is there any exception? This is an example by Lang Lang: ru-vid.comBxlhA103gn0?si=5ajjSBNA0Et_Xpxl

R.I.P. Akira 😢🙏 Ups wrong Akira

どうもありがとうございました😊

I think this is totally wrong advice. The problem with this claw like finger shape is that the wrist is held above the back of the hand, and that requires lifting the hand from a relaxed position. In fact, it is very tiring, and good piano playing shouldn't be tiring. Instead, one should use the normal weight of the hand.