Have you ever wanted to flow across the piano keys in a way that feels, sounds and looks natural and effortless?
Is that a trick question? Because MOST pianists are aiming for that, even if they haven't quite realised it yet.
When we see or hear a pianist playing in that flowing style it makes us long for that level of skill, confidence and enjoyment. And it can seem like that ability is something that comes from years and years of training and practise... right?
In fact that's not the whole truth: yes, the ability to consistently play in the flowing, effortlessly style over any piece of music, any harmony, any speed, or key signature is a level of skill that must be built on over time....
... but flowing effortlessly over something more simple? You can do that with a little bit of practise, some patience and a couple secrets tucked up your sleeve.
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR 4 TIPS ON PLAYING THE FLOWING STYLE ON PIANO:
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There’s much more to know! Including how to flow all the way up and down the full keyboard; using the cross-over hand technique; how to flow effortlessly from one chord to the next; how to flow using 4-note chords; over different time signatures; and even how to have both hands flowing together doing two different things!
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