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H A N D   M O T I O N






                                               Wrist motion


                              2 DIMENSIONAL MOTION          │3 DIMENSIONAL MOTION




                     Why we need 2D wrist motion                    Why we need 3D "rolls & swings" wrist motion

         We need 2D motion to express sound movement in our    We need 3D wrist motion to play with intonation & weight
         imagination as well as to prepare the wrist for 3D motion.  to express the depth of sensations when playing with
                                                               weight.


             How to choose the direction of the wrist motion
                                                                           How to make 3D wrist motion
            it's to the right if the note is higher than the previous one
            it's to the left if the note is lower than the previous one  make a "roll" if notes have the same wrist direction
                                                                  make a "swing" if notes have opposite wrist direction
            the direction of the first note is your choice
            the same note has the same direction                  make a "roll" between the same notes
                                                                  mind the left/right direction in "rolls and swings"
            in the polyphonic texture choose wrist direction
            following the melody line                             amplitude in "rolls and swings" is only in a slow tempo
                                                                  (1 note/sec)
                                                                  in a faster tempo the wrist should not be dropped lower
                     How to make 2D wrist motion                  than the surface of the keyboard. All the movements
                                                                  become flatter
            make  it with a light, empty, weak hand stroke
            lock your elbow in place when playing within the same  Eventually, these motions will be imprinted in the muscle
            position                                           memory and inner sensations. Even without making
            play everything gently                             amplitude with your wrist you will still feel "breathing"
            the same direction notes play on one stroke, don't turn  sensations in your wrist. This will prevent common
            your wrist back after each note                    "stiffness" in the wrist.
            in opposite direction notes make sure you are trying to
            reach the note with your finger first and only then make
            2D wrist motion                                                In both 2D & 3D wrist motion

                                                                  in intervals and chords hold on to the melody and gently
                                                                  let go of other notes to freely move your wrist
                                                                  treat all ornamentation and embellishment notes as a
                                                                  melody, playing them slowly with a good 2D or 3D wrist
                                                                  motion
              "Keeping your hands light,
               loose, weak and empty is

                   essential in all wrist

             motions in order to prevent

                  unhealthy tension or

               playing-related injuries."


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