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Strengthening the Hand, Finger and Thumb
Developing Stamina Strengthening the End (DIP) Joints Strengthening the Thumb Strengthening the Hand and Finger Strengthening the Hand Arch for Chord Playing Do not: Assign an excessive regime of finger exercises, especially with held notes and high finger action Overwork an already sensitive mechanism (if in pain, stop) Do: Strengthen the muscles and tendons...Sign in to view if you have purchased access to this content or see purchase options below.
Penelope Roskell
Penelope Roskell is equally renowned as a performer of international calibre and as an inspirational teacher and professor of piano at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. She is the author of The Complete Pianist: From Healthy Technique to Natural Artistry and is the leading UK specialist in healthy piano playing. She holds a clinic at the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine for pianists with injuries and her guide to preventing and recovering from injury is available here.
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