How do you keep your fingers down when playing the piano?

Wrist Action With curved fingers already in contact with the keys, allow the wrist to comfortably drop, slightly, as you play a key. After you play the key, allow the wrist to gently rebound back up, in preparation for the next down-stroke. Fingers should stay in contact with (or very close to) the keys as you do this.

Do you lift your fingers when playing piano?

When you move a finger from one key to another, you have to lift it a little. So when you play the same key twice, you should lift it a similar amount. If you want to play loud, accented notes, it may help to lift your fingers a little farther.

How do I get more control in my fingers?

To increase the dexterity of your fingers, place your hands on a flat surface with your palms facing down and lift and lower each finger sequentially, beginning with the index finger and then reversing the direction. Repeat several times a day and increase speed.

How do you play the piano with your hands?

In a slow, smooth piece you may be able to rest your fingers on the keys and press the keys a little slowly. Some players will get a little theatrical (or emotional?) and lift their hands and fingers inches above the keys before they hit a keys. But they don’t usually do this all the time.

How can I get better at playing with my fingers?

If you want to play loud, accented notes, it may help to lift your fingers a little farther. In a slow, smooth piece you may be able to rest your fingers on the keys and press the keys a little slowly. Some players will get a little theatrical (or emotional?) and lift their hands and fingers inches above the keys before they hit a keys.

Should you lift your fingers when playing the same key twice?

So when you play the same key twice, you should lift it a similar amount. If you want to play loud, accented notes, it may help to lift your fingers a little farther. In a slow, smooth piece you may be able to rest your fingers on the keys and press the keys a little slowly.

Should you hit the keys the same way when playing?

If you are playing the same style and volume, you should hit the keys the same way. When you move a finger from one key to another, you have to lift it a little. So when you play the same key twice, you should lift it a similar amount. If you want to play loud, accented notes, it may help to lift your fingers a little farther.