Arm tension, finger height

[Pianophonist]

Ive noticed that when im practicing my schmitt studies, i can lift my left fingers higher than my right. Not just this, that when i lift my right fingers i can really feel them pulling at my forearm muscle and this makes the arm ache after a while, nothing aches or strains happens on the left arm/hand.

Has anyone experienced a similar condition?

Thanks

[sznitzeln]

Your Schmitt studies seem to be so dangerous that ads are warning you below of carpal tunnel syndrome

Its normal to feel that the muscels have been working, but they shouldnt hurt or feel tense afterwards, that means you are strainging them too much. Dont worry, this problem is not so hard to overcome as it seems. Practice until your muscels feel tired, then rest. Even a rest of 1 second can be sufficient in SOME cases. Its important that your teachers shows you the technique too... Practice playing relaxed, both soft and loud.

I am not sure you should lift your fingers really high. But certainly not always.

[nomis]

Ive noticed that when im practicing my schmitt studies, i can lift my left fingers higher than my right. Not just this, that when i lift my right fingers i can really feel them pulling at my forearm muscle and this makes the arm ache after a while, nothing aches or strains happens on the left arm/hand.

Has anyone experienced a similar condition?

Thanks

There is hardly any need to lift your fingers high, as playing the piano primarily involves moving your fingers DOWN.

Your Schmitt studies seem to be so dangerous that ads are warning you below of carpal tunnel syndrome

LOL. So true.

[Pianophonist]

There is hardly any need to lift your fingers high, as playing the piano primarily involves moving your fingers DOWN.

Yes, but the whole purpose of these exercises are to make your fingers stronger by dropping then releasing the pressure. I dont play all of my pieces in this way, or id have hell coming to any technical passages.

[quantum]

Look at how your writsts are positioned.  Your RH wrist may be higher/lower than your LH.