Playing with fingers - question

[EastVoltResearch]

I've developed a bad technique over the years in which i used a lot of forearm muscles when I played the piano.

I'm trying to correct this now and improve my technique etc...

My question is, that when I play, is the correct way to let your arms be almost completely relaxed and let all their weight fall on the fingers???

Any help appreciated.
Thanks!
Dan

[faulty_damper]

I won't be able to do an extensive reply but just a blurb:

There is no such thing as "bad" technique - only more effective and less effective technique.

An un-effective technique means that what it should sound like doesn't sound right.  Then the technique may be less effective.

Effective technique may be anything as long as it sounds the way it should sound including using your nose, toes, elbows, forearms, whatever, to play the keys in the way most effective toward the sound of the music.

[jeff]

to add to faulty_damper's comments:

good technique - that which is most effective in producing the right sound, without excess strain/effort

[nad]

There is no such thing as "bad" technique - only more effective and less effective technique.

Sure there is bad technique, as well as there is good technique.

An un-effective technique means that what it should sound like doesn't sound right.  Then the technique may be less effective.

Un-effective technique as you refer to it, doesnt only mean it doesnt sound right. In fact, it can sound right and meanwhile injure certain muscles or cause strain injuries. Therefore the technique you use can be bad.

[CloUd^-^]

guys...i think he needs a remedy now....no point just giving him the prescription and expecting him to find his own medicine!....um...to cure ur current problem...i think u should play ur scales slowly...lifting up your fingers without straining ur arm muscles...leave them relaxed...gain speed ONLY after your sure your fingers are doing the work...do this through everyday for at least 30mins...increase ur speed a little everyday..if your bored of just playing scales...mayb some hanon exercises would help....if you prefer...u can even add in dynamics n contrasts when you play your scales...the key is to let your fingers fall onto the ivories...n rmb...RELAX and CONCENTRATE....pay more attention to how your finger works...don't be anxious to cure your bad habit...it takes time...dun end up hurting your fingers like wat shumann did...anyway...work hard!i hope my advice helps