Yundi li hand size

[gn622]

I heard somewhere that yundi li can easily span an octave using  his index finger and his pinky, but i really don't think thats possible

is this true?

[starstruck5]

I have small hands and I can span a 6th with said fingers -so probably.

[pbryld]

My hands are of average size, and I can do it.

Why would anyone want to play an octave that way though...

[gn622]

i meant he can stretch an octave with these two fingers but can still use his thumb to play every further keys.

basically, he's perfectly comfortable playing an octave like that.

[philb]

I can play an 9th with 2-5, I don't see how it would be that useful though. I have only seen a couple pieces that have chords this large, and usually they are arpeggiated.

[rachmaninoff_forever]

It's possible with normal a normal hand size.  But it's a tad bit uncomfortable.