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gn622

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Yundi li hand size

on: January 19, 2012, 07:08:04 AM

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?

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starstruck5

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Re: Yundi li hand size

Reply #1 on: January 19, 2012, 06:27:43 PM

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

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pbryld

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Re: Yundi li hand size

Reply #2 on: January 20, 2012, 11:00:52 PM

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

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

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gn622

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Re: Yundi li hand size

Reply #3 on: January 20, 2012, 11:32:55 PM

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.

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Re: Yundi li hand size

Reply #4 on: January 23, 2012, 06:45:29 AM

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.

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rachmaninoff_forever

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Re: Yundi li hand size

Reply #5 on: January 30, 2012, 04:28:29 AM

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

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