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Ever since I self taught myself to play a piano, I've been wondering why a pianist look like scratching the keys when they were playing a piano and your video answered that. It's very useful. Thank you!
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Love it. Thanks. I’m going to go practice exactly what you said. “Pet the kitty”. I’m like bull in a china factory, but determined to play softly. Very technical work and great explanation. Thank you Ashlee.
When I first heard you talk about the technique of petting a cat and pushing the sound into the bottom of the keyboard, I was skeptical. The physics of the hammer striking the string has to do with speed, period. I've seen people show how they kind of dance their finger on a key once it's been depressed. Not going to change the sound. Now I realize that you were saying that these techniques will give you better control of the hammer speed and help keep your hand at ease. Not a skeptical anymore. Thanks!
As I just moved from digital (CLP 745) to acoustic (Yamaha u1) I find playing softly making me hesitate and the hammer bobble (double strikes). Any advice on this is much appreciated... Thanks
Yes - I know this might sound like an overly simple answer - but don’t hesitate. It’s in the hesitation, and the interruption of the flow of motion of your arm, that makes everything harder. Practice dropping into the key without changing speed.
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What a great video! Thank you.
Thanks for saying so!
Ever since I self taught myself to play a piano, I've been wondering why a pianist look like scratching the keys when they were playing a piano and your video answered that. It's very useful. Thank you!
Oh good! I’m glad to hear that! Hahaha love it
Very specific and useful techniques. I'll always try to remember and practice them. I'm sure my cat will help me to remember them. Tender tip...
Hahahahaha!! Yes! Good :)
Exactly what I needed today, thank you
You are so welcome! I’m glad! If you’d like a free practice routine planner + guide, you can get it here. Enjoy!
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Thank you! Very good practical tips & concise explanations. Excellent instruction.
You are welcome! Thanks for taking the time to say so! :)
That was excellent tips ad advice, explained so well!
Cheers!
Thank you!
Thanks for your tips ☺️
Love it. Thanks. I’m going to go practice exactly what you said. “Pet the kitty”. I’m like bull in a china factory, but determined to play softly. Very technical work and great explanation. Thank you Ashlee.
I love it - this is awesome! Let me know how it goes!
@@AshleeYoungMusicStudio Ashlee, what you said is ingrained in my head. I will continue to practice. Thanks again
Nice
. This video totally changed my incorrect technique. Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that! So awesome
When I first heard you talk about the technique of petting a cat and pushing the sound into the bottom of the keyboard, I was skeptical. The physics of the hammer striking the string has to do with speed, period. I've seen people show how they kind of dance their finger on a key once it's been depressed. Not going to change the sound. Now I realize that you were saying that these techniques will give you better control of the hammer speed and help keep your hand at ease. Not a skeptical anymore. Thanks!
Glad it makes sense now!
As I just moved from digital (CLP 745) to acoustic (Yamaha u1) I find playing softly making me hesitate and the hammer bobble (double strikes). Any advice on this is much appreciated...
Thanks
Yes - I know this might sound like an overly simple answer - but don’t hesitate. It’s in the hesitation, and the interruption of the flow of motion of your arm, that makes everything harder. Practice dropping into the key without changing speed.
@@AshleeYoungMusicStudio will do...Thanks for the reply.