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Topic: curved fingers (Read 1536 times)

aharris16

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curved fingers

on: February 09, 2009, 09:59:44 PM

i'm starting up playing after taking several years off. for the life of me i can't seem to curve my fingers, especially with the faster timing. any suggestions for finger strengthening exercizes?

peace, ashley

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go12_3

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Re: curved fingers

Reply #1 on: February 11, 2009, 11:22:09 PM

Sure, just make a fist and slowly let go and do that a few times before you play the keyboard. Also, do double 3rds and tap each finger upon the table surface while all the other fingers rests upon the surface of the table. Hopefully, in time the fingers will curve. = )

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