Introduction
Chapter 1: Theorems
Chapter 2: Theorems Contradicted
Chapter 3: How Our fingers Nautrally Work
Chapter 4: The Movements and Muscles of Fingers II-V
- The Muscles of the Wrist and Hand
- Movements of the Hand
- Flexion
- Extension
- Abduction
- Adduction
- Related Movements of the Hand
- Questions and Answers
Chapter 5: Circular Movement of the Wrist
Chapter 6: The Movements and Muscles of the Thumb
- The Uniqueness of the Thumb
- The Movements of the Thumb
- Related Movements of the Thumb
- The Passing of the Thumb
Chapter 7: Piano Technique and Synchronization
Chapter 8: The “Least Accessible” Fingers of the Hand
Chapter 9: How Undeveloped fingers Affect Your Playing
Chapter 10: Large Hands Versus Small Hands
Chapter 11: The “Natural Technique” Riddle
Chapter 12: Testing the Strength of Your Fingers
- Testing the Thumb
- Testing the Index Finger
- Testing the Middle Finger
- Testing the Fourth Finger
- Testing the Fifth Finger
Chapter 13: Relaxation at the Piano
- Playing Two or More Notes with One Hand
Chapter 14: The Use of the Wrist in Playing Single Notes
Chapter 15: The Use of the Wrist in Playing Octaves
- Testing the Wrist
Chapter 16: Practice Methods That Organize Your Time
Chapter 17: Memorization
Chapter 18: Practicing at the Frustration Level
Chapter 19: Avoiding Injury
- Focal Dystonia
- Overuse/Misuse Injury
- Tendinitis
- Repetition
- The Importance of Water
- The Position of the Elbow
- Further Suggestions
Chapter 20: Building Extensor Muscles Away from the Piano
Chapter 21: Exercises at the Piano
References
Anatomical Drawings
- Flexors of Digits – Part 1
- Flexors of Digits – Part 2
- Flexor and Extensor Tendons of the Fingers
- Intrinsic Muscles of the Thumb
- Bones of the Hand
- Extensors of Wrist and Digits – Part 1
- Extensors of Wrist and Digits – Part 2
- Lumbrical Muscles
- Interosseous Muscles
Glossary
Index
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