Practicing Music

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Popular Hand Exercises Books for Piano

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If you or your piano teacher have decided that you add finger strengthening exercises into your at-home practice sessions, check out these popular books of finger exercises. Please note, this list is just for piano. I'll eventually get around to posting popular exercise books for the other instruments.

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Arm and Hand Stretches for Musicians

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Arm and Hand Stretches for Musicians

Many musicians complain of numbness and pain in the hand, forearm and arm. They can prevent repetitive strain injury, ease pain and tension by stretching regularly.

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A Look at Chord Helps

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A look at four tools that I have come across in my attempt to help my piano students understand chords, key signatures and the Circle of Fifths better.

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Time Saving Technique Practice Idea

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Are you stuck between studying for tests and logging in much needed time on practicing technique? Try this idea that came up during one of my lessons last week.

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Face and Neck Stretches for Musicians

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Face and Neck Stretches for Musicians

Doing regular neck and face stretching exercises improves musician health, leading to increased flexibility, dexterity, coordination and blood circulation.