Good Wrist, Hand, and Finger Positioning for Piano Players

1. Good Wrist, Hand, and Finger
Positioning for Piano Players
By: Liliana Bordallo

2. Good Wrist, Hand, and Finger Positioning for Piano
Players
Florida-based entrepreneur Liliana Bordallo maintains an appreciation for well-decorated homes.
She provides clients with a range of home services, including interior design and childcare. In her
free time, Liliana Bordallo enjoys playing and teaching piano.

3. Good Wrist, Hand, and Finger Positioning for Piano
Players
Good wrist and hand positioning, often overlooked, is just as important as good body posture for
piano players. When playing, the wrists should remain straight yet flexible.

4. Good Wrist, Hand, and Finger Positioning for Piano
Players
Piano players must not tilt their wrists up or down and must keep the wrists in line with their
forearms. This positioning is the same necessary for typing - it keeps wrists and hands from
developing carpal tunnel syndrome.

5. Good Wrist, Hand, and Finger Positioning for Piano
Players
Additionally, piano players must pay close attention to the positioning of their fingers. When
playing, the fingers must remain curved but relaxed. Good finger positioning feels natural and does
not strain the muscles in the arms.